Trim and upholstery

Backrest trim

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REMOVAL

Remove:

  • the seat (see chapter 75A-A) (observe safety rules),
  • the headrest.
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Unclip the seat cushion height adjustment handle using a flat-blade screwdriver.

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Remove the housing screw (A).

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Remove the housing screw (B).

Release the housing.

Specifics for the 3-door version seat

Removal is identical to the 5-door version seat, except for the specifics below:

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Unclip the cable clip to free the backrest release control.

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Remove:

  • the handle screw (C),
  • the handle trim screws (D).
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Remove the head restraint guide covers (E).

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Remove the lumbar adjustment wheel mounting cover, using tool Car. 1597.

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Using a screwdriver, remove the lumbar adjustment knob.

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Remove:

  • the cover elastic bands (F),
  • the cover flap.
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Unclip the cover clips at the airbag.

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Release the lower retaining elastics of the seatback cover.

Unclip the backrest cover rear retaining clips (G).

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Remove the cover retaining profiles (H).

WARNING

Carefully release the cover, holding the foam's velcro strips so as not to damage the seatback foam.

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Carefully remove the backrest cover at the head restraints.

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Remove the foam, taking care at the head restraint guides to avoid damage.

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Release the seatback frame felt.

INSTALLATION

Refit in the reverse order of removal.

WARNING

Before refitting the backrest cover, check that the Velcro strips are bonded to the backrest foam.

Test yourself

A quick Renault Megane quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.