Backrest Upholstery

Backrest upholstery

Special Tools: 115 8962

Removing the lower section of the backrest upholstery

Remove:
- Remove the seat from the car.
- the backrest adjustment knob.

Power seat







- Open the J-trim.

Mechanical seat










- Fold the backrest or position the backrest in the forward folded position.
- Slacken off tension in lumbar support.
- Remove the five half moon clips at the bottom edge of the backrest.
- Remove the upholstery at the lower edge of the protective pad.

Removing the middle section of the backrest upholstery







- lumbar support knob.
- side piece, pull straight out.
- handle.
- side piece, angle and pull down.
- the plastic sheet in the pocket inside the upholstery.
- Remove the upholstery to the first cross channel. Cut the two half moon clips on the long channel.







- Release the two pieces of elastic on the inside of the rear of the backrest.

Removing the upper section of the backrest upholstery







- the head restraint.
- half moon clips on the inside of the rear of the backrest.
- the rest of the half moon clips on the front.
- Pull off the backrest upholstery.

Installation







- In reverse order.
- Position and measure the upholstery before securing.
- Use special pliers, P/N 115 8962 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 too much. There is a risk of lasting deformation. This will result in loose and unattractive upholstery.