Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing backrest release mechanism

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Seat frames / Front seats / Removing and installing backrest release mechanism

Removing

–	Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter.

–	Pull operating lever -1- upwards and unscrew bolt -2-.

–	Push mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism -4- upwards -arrow- and detach connecting Bowden cable -3-.

–	Release retaining lugs -5- of backrest release mechanism.

Installing

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - backrest release mechanism and entry assistance“

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front backrest“

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“

Removing and installing backrest release mechanism

Removing and installing trim for backrest release mechanism

Removing – Pull operating lever -1- upwards -arrow A-. – Insert flat-bladed screwdriver between tr ...

Removing and installing connecting Bowden cable

Removing – Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter. ...

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