Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Adjusting Bowden cable for backrest release mechanism
WARNING
Ensure backrest is locked in position (default
position), otherwise it can tilt forwards in an
uncontrolled manner. |
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Remove backrest cover and backrest padding
→ Chapter. |
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Following conditions must be fulfilled when adjusting: |
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Backrest release mechanism -2-
is at lower stop (backrest locked in position). |
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Swing mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism
-1- upwards until distance
-a- = 2 … 4 mm exists between stop
surface of backrest frame -arrow A-
and stop of mounting bracket -arrow B-. |
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Locate mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism in
this position, e.g. with an angled metal rod. |
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Adjust Bowden cables on both Bowden cable adjusters
-1 and 2-. |
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Turn upper part of adjuster -3-
and lower part of adjuster -4- in
opposite directions to each other in order to adjust Bowden
cables. |
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Adjust Bowden cables so that there is no play and they are
free of stress. |
Note
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The figure shows only one side of latch. |
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Bowden cables -1- must not be
preloaded on backrest release mechanism
-2- when adjusting. |
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Perform functional check of backrest release mechanism after
adjusting Bowden cables. |
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Check routing of Bowden cable or readjust cable if locking
mechanism does not release or only partially releases. |
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Note
The left and right Bowden cables cannot be renewed
individually.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Remove front seat
→ Chapter.
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Secure front seat on seat repair stand
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1 -
Lock carrier with add-on parts
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2 -
Mounting plate
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3 -
Air guide
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