Removing upholstery and padding — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 6N1

• Renewed: during installation

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• If operating handle (3) or respective clip (1) is damaged, replace during installation.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove backrest .
2. Remove head restraint from backrest.
3. Pull operating handle (3) from backrest release (two-door vehicles only). [Note: If operating handle (3) or respective clip (1) is damaged, replace during installation.]
4. Unfold cover for cross-head screw (4) at trim (2) and unscrew cross-head screw.
5. Pull off trim (2).

6. Loosen clip profiles (2) from each other on underside of backrest.
7. Unhook tensioning wires (1) (sport seat only).
8. Pull off upholstery up to padding wire (1).
9. Nip through padding clips (2) (sport seat only).
10. Detach padding wire (1) (on front side of backrest) using awlV.A.G 1636.
11. Press together lower ends of guides (1) and (2) for headrest and pull out of backrest frame.
12. Take off upholstery and padding with underlay from backrest frame.

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