Using removal wedge -3409- and upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634-, this page covers separating the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 left backrest cover from its padding (right seat is similar).
 Note
| Removal and installation is described for the left seat.
Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of
right seat components as appropriate. |
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Removal wedge -3409 |
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Upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634 |
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Remove front seat
→ Chapter. |
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Secure seat on seat repair stand
→ Chapter. |
| Only for vehicles without entry assistance |
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Remove backrest
→ Chapter. |
| Continued for all vehicles |
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Remove head restraint
→ Chapter. |
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Unclip caps
→ Item of head restraint locking mechanism using
removal wedge -3409-. |
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Remove lumbar support adjusting lever
→ Chapter. |
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| Only seats without through-loading function |
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Open beading strips -4- using front-end
hook -3438-. |
| Only seats with through-loading function |
| A zip fastener is installed instead of the beading strip
-4-. |
| Continuation for all seats |
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Roll backrest cover -1- upwards at
front and rear. |
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Pull backrest cover -1- upwards in
order to gain access to the upholstery clips -5-
on left and right. |
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Open upholstery clips -5- using pliers
-6-. |
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Pull backrest cover -1- on padding
-7- upwards. |
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Pull backrest cover -1- further upwards
in order to gain access to the upholstery clips
-5-. |
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Detach clip -3- from backrest frame
-2- on both sides at the rear. |
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Use removal wedge -3409- for this. |
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Open upholstery clips -5- on backside. |
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Pull backrest cover -1- further upwards
in order to gain access to the remaining upholstery clips
-5-. |
| Only for vehicles with entry assistance |
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Pull backrest cover on backside upwards up to cross bar
-2-. |
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Detach cross bar on left and right from seat frame
-arrows-. |
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Remove trim for locking mechanism
→ Chapter. |
| Continued for all vehicles |
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Thread out backrest cover on head restraint locking
mechanism. |
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Remove backrest cover from backrest padding. |
| Install in reverse order, but note the following: |
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Renew all opened retaining clips
→ Item and fit them in the same positions. |
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Pull backrest cover -1- over padding
-4-. |
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Thread in backrest cover -1- on head
restraint guide
→ Item. |
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Secure backrest cover -1- with
upholstery clips -2- in mountings
-3-. |
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Use upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634- for this. |
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Ensure that backrest cover -1- is free
of creases. |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - cover and padding for backrest“ |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front backrest“ |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“ |
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Questions & answers
Separating backrest cover from backrest padding — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I separate the Golf Mk7 backrest cover from its padding?
Use upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634-. Left seat described. Open hog rings, release cover from padding. Renew clips when refitting.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634
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Removing
If the seat padding in a vehicle with seat heating is
renewed, then the respective seat heating element must also be
renewed.
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