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2.1.2 Separating cover from padding
1 - Awl -V.A.G 1636 A-
2 - Fastener
3 - Plastic clips
4 - Padding
5 - All-round fastening strips
6 - Cover
♦ Removing
– Use an awl -V.A.G 1636
A- -1- to prise the fas‐
teners -2- out of the
plastic clips -3-.
– Detach the cover -6-
from the padding -4-.
♦ Installing
– Replace damaged plas‐
tic clips.
– Start by pressing the
transverse rod fasten‐
ers into the plastic clips.
– Fit the cover in the re‐
verse order of removal.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
372 Rep. gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers