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Seat Cushion Upholstery






Seat cushion upholstery

Special tools:
115 8962 CRIMP PLIERS 115 8962 Crimp Pliers

Removing the upholstery from the seat frame

Remove:
- the front seat from the car according to Lifting mechanical seats in and out Lifting Mechanical Seats In and Out.
- the front seat from the car according to Lifting the power seat in and out Lifting the Power Seat In and Out.
- the side panel according to Side panel Side Panel (mechanical seats).
- the side panel according to Side panel Side Panel (power seats).




- the half moon clips on the sides of the underside of the cushion.




- the half moon clips at the front edge of the cushion.




- the half moon clips at the rear edge of the underside.




- the half moon clips on the sides and at the rib
- the spring on the underside.




Fold up the upholstery.

Removing upholstery from the foam filling





Remove:
- the half moon clips on the front-rear channels.




- the half moon clips on the lateral channel.
Replace the upholstery.

Installation

Install:
In reverse order.
Position and measure the upholstery before securing.
Use special pliers, P/N 115 8962 CRIMP PLIERS 115 8962 Crimp Pliers to secure the half moon clips

Note! When hooking the upholstery to the clips, ensure that the steel rod is not pulled up out of the foam padding. Also ensure that the steel rod in the upholstery does not bend excessively. There is a risk of comprehensive deformation. This will result in loose and unattractive upholstery.