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How to Remove the Leather Seat Cover from a Mercedes SLK

Model: Mercedes Slk MK 2, R171 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Seat

Today, you will learn how to remove the leather seat cover from your Mercedes SLK. Unfortunately, leather seats can be easily damaged despite their elegance, so today you will learn how to remove the worn leather cover to reupholster the seat. To start, gather some pliers and screwdrivers as they will be useful. Begin by removing the side part of the leather covering from the frame. Next, move on to the clips located at the top of the backrest. By doing this, you will be making good progress, as now you just need to remove the covering from the rails using screwdrivers, ensuring that you have removed all the clips first.

Updated on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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