How to Remove/Install Front Seats

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This how-to will explain how to remove the front seats in a Mk3.5 Cabrio. This may also apply to other Mk3 models.


Removing the plastic cover
Removing the plastic cover
The retaining bolt
The retaining bolt
Retaining bolt removed
Retaining bolt removed
Front seats removed
Front seats removed
  1. Slide the seat to the furthest forward position. Remove the plastic seat rail cover.
  2. Slide the seat to the furthest back position. Remove the bolt and nut keeping the seat from sliding back further.
  3. Slide the seat back, and out of the back of the rail.
  4. Unplug the airbag and seat heating connectors.
  5. Fold the seat down and remove from the car.
  • Installation is reverse of removal.


Thanks to Dave Linger for this How-To.