Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release
 Note
| The left and right Bowden cables cannot be renewed
individually. |
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Special pop rivet pliers -V.A.G 1753B- |
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Remove backrest cover and backrest padding
→ Chapter. |
Note
| Spring cushion or lumbar support need not be removed to
remove and install Bowden cable. |
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Using pliers, detach eye -3- on
pin -4- for backrest release
mechanism on both sides. |
WARNING
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Dill out rivet -2- on left and
right and remove retainer -1- from
backrest frame -5-. |
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Push Bowden cable end-piece -1-
in -direction of arrow- off
mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism
-2- using a screwdriver. |
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Unclip Bowden cable support bracket
-1- from backrest frame -2-. |
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Thread out Bowden cable end-piece through mounting opening
in backrest frame. |
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Cut through cable ties and remove Bowden cables from
backrest frame. |
| Installation is carried out in reverse order. |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front backrest“ |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“ |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Special pop rivet pliers -V.A.G 1753B-
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WARNING
Ensure backrest is locked in position (default
position), otherwise it can tilt forwards in an
uncontrolle ...
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Note
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Removing and installing mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism
Adjusting Bowden cable for backrest release mechanism