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:
Air conditioner compressor without magnetic clutch, with elastic drive
coupling
The air conditioner compressor is driven directly by the
power steering vane pump.
There is an overload protection on the drive shaft of the
air conditioner compressor, which shears in the event of the air
conditioner compressor seizing, ...
Nuts and bolts
Loosen and tighten bolts and securing nuts for covers and
housings diagonally.
Avoid canting particularly sensitive parts such as comtrol
motor with control unit. Loosen and tighten them diagonally in
stages.
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Checking steering column for damage
Visual check
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Check all steering column parts for damage.
Checking function
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Check that steering column turns smoothly and easily.
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Check whe ...
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Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release
Removing and installing easy-entry Bowden cable A