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Upholstery fabric, seat cushion

Upholstery fabric, seat cushion

To remove


1. Remove the front seat from the car.

2. Manual seat: Remove the handle for the height adjustment and the backrest recliner knob.

Note

When removing the knob, note that the backrest recline spindle may be removed with the knob.



3. Remove the seat side panel, 2 caps and 3 screws.

Electrically adjustable seat: The front bolt has a protector on its tip. Retain this protector as it must be fitted to the bolt to prevent it from chafing against electrical wiring.

Lift the back of the side panel and pull it forwards.

4. Electrically adjustable seat: Detach the connector for the switch and any memory buttons.


5. If necessary remove the bracket for the seat belt.


6. 5D: Remove the plastic covers on each side of the backrest joint.

Note!

The plastic covers conceal the holes for access to the screws holding the seat at the rear.

7. Undo the seat cushion at the rear, 2 screws.

8. Undo the seat cushion at the front, 2 screws.


9. Detach the straps securing the bottom of the backrest upholstery at the front.

10. Cut the cable ties. Unplug and mark the connector.

Remove the seat cushion.

11. Release the upholstery strip at the rear of the seat base.


12. Release the upholstery strip along the edges of the seat base.

13. Undo the clamps which hold the foam and lift away the seat base from the foam padding.

14. Unclip the seat upholstery from the foam cushion.

15. Remove the seat upholstery.


To fit



1. Fit the seat upholstery over the foam cushion.

2. Fit staples with the pliers included in 84 71 062 Fitting kit, seat upholstery staples .

3. Set the seat base on the foam padding and fit the clamps.

4. Replace the strip along the edge of the seat base.

Check the fit and that it is secure.

5. Position the seat and fit the front screws without tightening them.


6. Place the screws in the back of the seat cushion, 2 screws.

7. Tighten the screws in the front of the seat cushion.

8. 5D: Fit the plastic covers on each side of the backrest joint.

9. Plug in the connector and attach a new cable tie.


10. Fasten the straps on the bottom of the backrest upholstery under the seat cushion.

11. If applicable fit the bracket for the seat belt.


Tightening torque 33 Nm

12. Electrically adjustable seat: First, fit the connector for the switch and any memory buttons to the seat side panel.


Fit the seat side panel by inserting it into the relevant groove and lowering the back of it.

Fasten the seat side panel, 3 screws and 2 caps.

Important

Electrically adjustable seat: Fit the protection on the front bolt.


13. Manual seat: Fit the handle for the height adjustment and the backrest recliner knob.

Note

If necessary, the backrest upholstery can be detached to make it easier to position the backrest recline spindle. Make sure the backrest upholstery does not get stuck between the side panel and the backrest. The upholster must side panel the spindle.


14. Fit the front seat into the car.

15. Connect the diagnostics tool and erase any diagnostic trouble codes.