Pass-Through Cover Frame, Removing And Installing: Removing

2017 Volkswagen GTI Sport, Automatic DCT TransSECTION Removing

-- Fold down the center armrest and open the pass-through door.

-- Unclip the trim -1- from the rear seat backrest using the :3409Β  in direction of -arrows-.

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-- Use the :T40207Β  to remove the retaining tabs -2- alternating between the sides.

-- Pry off the cover frame -2- using the :T10039Β  from the rear seat backrest -1- in direction of -arrow A-.

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-- Continue prying off starting at the upper left corner in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Remove the pass-through cover frame.

-- Push the backrest cushion with backrest cover slightly aside, and unclip the pass-through door stop strip -1- from the rear seat backrest in direction of -arrows-.

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-- Remove the pass-through door stop strip.

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