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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Separating cover and padding for rear seat backrest

Using upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634-, this page covers separating the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear backrest cover from its padding — pull the cover as far as possible off the padding before cutting the clips.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
   

Upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634
Upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634

Removing
–  Remove backrest cover with backrest padding from rear seat backrest → Chapter.
–  Pull backrest cover -3- as far as possible off backrest padding -2-.
–  Cut through upholstery clips -1- using pliers.
Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
–  After installation, check that there are no creases in the seat cover.
 

Separating cover and padding for rear seat backrest

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    Separating cover and padding for rear seat backrest — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I separate the Golf Mk7 rear backrest cover from its padding?
    Use upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634-. Open hog rings. Remove the cover carefully to avoid tearing the foam.
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