Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front backrest

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

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Removing

–	Remove front seat → Chapter.

–	Secure seat on seat repair stand → Chapter.

–	Remove seat trim on tunnel side → Chapter.

–	Remove seat trim on sill side → Chapter.

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331

–	Disconnect connectors of wiring harnesses leading to backrest.

–	Unclip clips -2- and -5- of wiring harness -1- from seat pan.

–	Release wiring harness -1- together with braided sleeve from seat pan.

–	To do this, remove all cable ties -3- and -4-.

The wiring harness between coupling station and side airbag is continuous.

–	Thread wiring harness leading to side airbag out if braided sleeve.

–	To do this, remove cable ties -3- and -4-.

Removing and installing front backrest

Only for vehicles with entry assistance

–	Detach Bowden cable support bracket -3, 4- from retainer for entry assistance on seat pan.

–	Unclip Bowden cables -1 and 2- for entry assistance from seat rail release mechanism.

–	Detach retainer -5- for Bowden cable from seat rail.

Removing and installing front backrest

Continued for all vehicles

–	Remove bolts -2-.

–	Fold backrest -3- forwards onto seat pan -1-.

–	Push seat pan padding to side.

–	Carefully pull side airbag wiring harness -4- out of seat pan.

–	Remove backrest.

Installing

Install in reverse order, but note the following:

–	Renew any damaged cable ties and clips.

–	Route wires in their original positions.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - seat pan“

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front backrest“

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