backrest cable repair? how to get cover off?

steveo3002 · Post by **steveo3002** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 1:29 pm

the backrest cable is starting to stretch on the tilt part of my seat

any tips on how to get the cover off to repair it?

btw, if you're breaking a polo and have a good cable from a tatty seat, let me know

89_polo_squareback · Post by **89_polo_squareback** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:14 am

id like to know how to do this aswell as the drivers side seat on my car wont fold forward!

steveo3002 · Post by **steveo3002** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:05 am

its easy mate

unclip the black side hinge covers and remove the C clip that attaches the back rest...remove the back rest and take it indoors or in the shed

along the base of the back rest you will see where the cover is held on, theres about 4 tiny metal spikes that secure the cover, prise them up with pliers or a small screwdriver

now pull the cover over the spikes...and gently roll the cover up, you only need to move it a little way then you can see the cable if you look with a torch

gsf sell the cables for 3.75

fit the cable and fit the cover back over the spike...then bash the spikes down so they dont stab you