Recaro RS2 seats trim removal

[A80Avant]

I need to remove the leather trim and foam from one of the sides of the seats of the recaro seat. Reason is that the metal frame is probably broken and i need to fix it.

Are there any photos or guide as to how you remove the leather pieces and foam to get to the metal frame of the seat?

thanks
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[A80Avant]

edit

found a few images online and a nice repair guide which is for honda recaro seats but should do.

here is the link to the pdf

http://db.tt/IIts8d

[Colesy]

The centre section of the base removes quite easily, unscrew the metal base frame (6 bolts), remove all trim and unplug wires, there are two large R clips that hold the centre leg adjuster to metal rods, looking from the bottom pull these out sideways and it should then come away quite easily. I've not tried removing the side bolsters but this should give good access. That pdf isn't working btw.

[A80Avant]

Oh. It worked for me I downloaded it.

Hopefully I will be able to get access to the bolster I need with minimal manipulation

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[Colesy]

Oh. It worked for me I downloaded it.

Hopefully I will be able to get access to the bolster I need with minimal manipulation

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It's working for me now.

[Error404]

As above the middle squab comes off easily, there is a plastic piece that hooks into a recess in the base at the rear, and it is velcro'd in along the sides. then remove the R clips from the leg support and slide it off the runners, the centre squab comes with it. The side bolster covers are held on with adhesive & trim wires clipped into metal tabs on the seat base. Once that they are off you will be able to remove the foam bolsters & get to the metal frame, which will need welding I guess.
IIRC the foam bolsters are available as spares should you need to replace them.

HTH

[A80Avant]

Do you know where I can get the bolsters from? They are ok now but for future reference.

I hope to get the middle seat out of the way and unclip the leather trim along with the foam to reveal the metal piece to be able to weld or fix.

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[Colesy]

I bought missing trim pieces from Capital Seating, they also sell bolsters etc. Can highly recommend them.

[Error404]

Capital do them, along with the hinge trim which invariably break when you remove the pins.

The seat model is Recaro Modular

[A80Avant]

I see. However the rs2 is unique. I cannot find the same one to get from them.

Edit: gave them a ring. They don't think the bolsters they have would do. But they are happy for me to take measurements and send them to see if the piece they have would come close to it.

Otherwise its a case of having a retrimming shop do it manually for you
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[Error404]

how is it unique?

[A80Avant]

how is it unique?

Its the electrical switches on the side that make the bolster a bit bigger or have to have a hole for it. Hopefully the bolster they have would do by simply making a hole on the foam to accomodate the switches

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[Error404]

ah I see. Well what a trimmer would do is glue more foam on and them trim it back to suit.

Maybe you can still buy the bolster from Audi?

[A80Avant]

Ill check if there is a part number.

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[Error404]

Does this help?