I am about to replace the driver's side seat cushion in my '98 Golf A3, the left cheek support having completely failed. I gather from searching the archives that I am by no means the first to have to do this. The reason I'm writing is while I'm comfortable around cars and have no problems pulling the seat out and so forth, I have zero experience with upholstery. Since this is my only vehicle, I'd like to have things lined up before I start this. I've ordered a new cushion from the dealer. Assuming somebody out there has done this, will I need any special upholstery tools to reattach foam to seat cover or restretch the cover over the seat? Anything anybody can offer telling me what I'm going to find when I pull that seat apart and what (if any) special tools are required would be much appreciated. I have the Bentley manual and am fine with removing the seat and taking the seat back off; it's what comes next that concerns me.
- Mark W.