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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Removing
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Remove front seat
→ Chapter.
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Secure front seat on seat repair stand
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Other materials:
2-pack VHS hardeners and 2-pack VHS Performance hardeners
Designation:
2-pack VHS hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5-
2-pack VHS hardener, fast-drying -LHA 009 050 A2-
2-pack VHS hardener, slow-drying -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009
052 A3-
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Perform guarantee test
WARNING
It is not permissible to test or charge batteries
whose colour indicator is light yellow. Do not
slave/jump start the vehicle!
Danger of explosion when checking and charging ...
Removing and installing inner door cover
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the left
cover. The right side is similar.
Removing
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Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release
Removing and installing easy-entry Bowden cable A