Body interior · Seat frames · Front seats
Removing and installing front backrest
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
Removing
- Remove front seat ⇒ 1.1 Removing and installing front seat.
- Removing front belt buckle ⇒ 1.5 Removing and installing front belt buckle.
- Removing seat trim on tunnel side ⇒ 1.2 Removing and installing seat trim on tunnel side.
- Removing seat trim on sill side:
- Seat without height adjustment ⇒ 1.3.1 Removing and installing seat trim on sill side, seat without height adjustment.
- Seat with height adjustment ⇒ 1.3.2 Removing and installing seat trim on sill side, seat with height adjustment.
- Disconnect wiring harness connectors for backrest and free the individual wiring harnesses.
- If fitted, separate electrical cables from seat frame.
- Remove bolts -3- and -4-
- Remove bolts -1- and -2-
- Release backrest from seat.
Installing
- Install in reverse order of removal.
Torque for bolts is 24 Nm.