How to remove oval type mat clips

[barelyrelevant]

The top bit which you rotate 90 degrees to lock the mat in place has snapped off on both the drivers side clips and I want to replace them.

I found a photo of what I thought was the part on eBay and it had a thread on it, but i've tried unscrewing them and they just go round and round.

Then found this photo of a slightly different part and there's no thread. Do they just pull out or do you have to get under the carpet or something stupid?

Thanks in advance



https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/bracket/3d0864199ab41/

[r5gtt]

Seats out job tbh unless you can tate off the sill trims and pedal foot rest and side trim then work your hand under the carpet.
Had to replace me tt ones so had the seats out for them.

[barelyrelevant]

Seats out job tbh unless you can tate off the sill trims and pedal foot rest and side trim then work your hand under the carpet.
Had to replace me tt ones so had the seats out for them.

Sod that, washer and  self tapping screw into the plastic plug it is then! 

[MIJ_JAGGER]

Seats out??? Whaaaaaat lol
I need to change one of mine too but I'll leave it if I have to take frigging seats out lol

[r5gtt]

Seats out job tbh unless you can tate off the sill trims and pedal foot rest and side trim then work your hand under the carpet.
Had to replace me tt ones so had the seats out for them.

Sod that, washer and  self tapping screw into the plastic plug it is then! 

did that until I replaced the complete carpet to black 

[r5gtt]

Seats out??? Whaaaaaat lol
I need to change one of mine too but I'll leave it if I have to take frigging seats out lol

yeah it's fitted from underneath 

[MIJ_JAGGER]

I thought it was a screw in will investigate further

[r5gtt]

I thought it was a screw in will investigate further

looks like you've found some aftermarket foods there not bad 

[lukemk5gti]

Taking the seats out really is simple and shouldn't be thought of as a daunting task.

I did it to fit my underseat drawers. 4 bolts hold them in place but you'll need a special head to remove them and you'll need VCDS to remove the airbag code after unplugging the connectors.

Bonus - I found money when I removed the seats. Brief how to in my build thread http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,89715.msg907250.html#msg907250

[MIJ_JAGGER]

Taking the seats out really is simple and shouldn't be thought of as a daunting task.

I did it to fit my underseat drawers. 4 bolts hold them in place but you'll need a special head to remove them and you'll need VCDS to remove the airbag code after unplugging the connectors.

Bonus - I found money when I removed the seats. Brief how to in my build thread http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,89715.msg907250.html#msg907250

Just can't be f'd to take seat out for a lil clip in this cold weather lol

[barelyrelevant]

Taking the seats out really is simple and shouldn't be thought of as a daunting task.

I did it to fit my underseat drawers. 4 bolts hold them in place but you'll need a special head to remove them and you'll need VCDS to remove the airbag code after unplugging the connectors.

Bonus - I found money when I removed the seats. Brief how to in my build thread http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,89715.msg907250.html#msg907250

Just can't be f'd to take seat out for a lil clip in this cold weather lol

+1

And I don't have VCDS.

Yeah I found the above photo of the clips as well and assumed they would twist out, but they just go round and round. As mentioned, that must be an aftemarket part. Wish they were like that lol!

[r5gtt]

Ther still need snapping off as they're clipped in to one another and a little pry should get the top off.