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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 how to guides + info => Topic started by: X4MGS on 19 March 2010, 14:31
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I have just bought from Germany a set of Beautiful Mk2 Edition One Recaro's with a rear bench with very rare headrests.
But the rear bench back cardboard has seen better days and needs replacing does any one have an tips on how to strip the back of the rear bench without me knackering it.
I have a spare rear bench at home so sourcing one is not a problem...
Thanks in advance...
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its dead easy really, if you look at the backrest release clips they pop onto the release hooks, to remove these., then the guide slieves come out. then its just a case of unclipping the fabric all the way round, its just kinda hooked over the frame then tucked in around the edges of the card bit, you'll see what i mean. then the fabric an foam comes forward and you can pull out the backing card :)
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Cheers Jon...
You are the "Man" who knows!!! :cool:
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Or you could cover it with carpet like this,
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/DSCF2015.jpg)
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:cool:
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Or you could cover it with carpet like this,
Quite like the idea of that. I took mine off and resprayed it but its got loads of scratches in it again now.
Did you just spray mount the carpet to the back board?
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Did you just spray mount the carpet to the back board?
I didn't need any glue, it was a tight fit held in by the fabric around the edges and the vertical metal bars.
It finishes the boot of nicely, especially as I had turret carpets and bought a rear panel carpet from Newton Commercial.
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It finishes the boot of nicely, especially as I had turret carpets and bought a rear panel carpet from Newton Commercial.
Been toying with that exact idea for a while, to! Any pics?
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Did you just spray mount the carpet to the back board?
I didn't need any glue, it was a tight fit held in by the fabric around the edges and the vertical metal bars.
It finishes the boot of nicely, especially as I had turret carpets and bought a rear panel carpet from Newton Commercial.
Nice, think I will have to give that a go :)
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Just done mine tonight... Looks great..
Will take some pics and do a how to sheet tomorrow but its pretty easy to do - just time consuming... so you don't rip or tear the seat upholstery... I think it could be done without having to strip the seat... But would have to try it first..
Was thinking about selling the carpet pre-cut and ready to fit... as I had to buy a massive amount of carpet to get some...
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Just done mine tonight... Looks great..
Will take some pics and do a how to sheet tomorrow but its pretty easy to do - just time consuming... so you don't rip or tear the seat upholstery... I think it could be done without having to strip the seat... But would have to try it first..
Was thinking about selling the carpet pre-cut and ready to fit... as I had to buy a massive amount of carpet to get some...
Well if you have enough to do a second I might take the spare off your hands if you want?
Pm me a price and pic if my offer interests you :)
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From This
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/recaro-rear-headrest-from-this.jpg)
To This....
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/recaro-rear-3.jpg)
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/recaro-rear-done-1.jpg)
In an hour...
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How Too....
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/recaro-rear-headrest-from-this.jpg)
Needless to say the seat has to be taken out of the car....
Remove the two screws under the seat and unhook the latches on the back rest and take the seat out of he car...
I found it easier to separate the bottom from the back, this is done by undoing these two screws....
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/recaro-rear-how-to-screws.jpg)
Next undo the back rest rubber pull release with a flat screwdriver...
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/recaro-rear-how-to-unclip-rubber.jpg)
Then remove the grommet thingy that the rubber pull release units plug into... I used a 3/4" block of wood and a hammer and knocked it out from where the latches are located between the back and the metal frame, they do have a couple of securing pegs that may hamper you just pulling them out as I found out...
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/recaro-rear-how-to-unclip-top.jpg)
Now undo the seat cover around the metal frame ... this simply pulls out... I started at the bottom where one of the wire supports joins the metal frame.. You could use a flat screwdriver but take care not to rip the seat cover... If you take your time and just use your fingers it will work - cost me two broken finger nails.
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/recaro-rear-how-to-unclip.jpg)
Now you can CAREFULLY remove the seat cover to free up the cardboard back and slot in your new carpet backing... Note the backing has 6 locating lugs in the metal framework use these to hold the carpet and cardboard in place when reassembling...
Reassemble in reverse...
The only thing to note is when you are putting back the seat cover to the metal frame is to DOUBLE Wrap or fold it over TWICE, the Plastic edging which is stitched to the seat cover.. This will make the seat cover nice and taut... again use your hands as to avoid ripping the fabric and it will CLICK into place in the metal frame...
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/recaro-rear-how-to-unclip.jpg)
Job Done...
(http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae358/LeS2Audi/Golf/recaro-rear-3.jpg)
Hope you find this useful..