Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front backrest
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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Remove front seat
→ Chapter. |
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Secure seat on seat repair stand
→ Chapter. |
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Remove seat trim on tunnel side
→ Chapter. |
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Remove seat trim on sill side
→ Chapter. |
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331 |
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Disconnect connectors of wiring harnesses leading to
backrest. |
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Unclip clips -2- and
-5- of wiring harness
-1- from seat pan. |
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Release wiring harness -1-
together with braided sleeve from seat pan. |
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To do this, remove all cable ties -3-
and -4-. |
| The wiring harness between coupling station and side airbag
is continuous. |
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Thread wiring harness leading to side airbag out if braided
sleeve. |
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To do this, remove cable ties -3-
and -4-. |
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| Only for vehicles with entry assistance |
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Detach Bowden cable support bracket
-3, 4- from retainer for entry assistance on seat pan. |
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Unclip Bowden cables -1 and 2-
for entry assistance from seat rail release mechanism. |
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Detach retainer -5- for Bowden
cable from seat rail. |
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| Continued for all vehicles |
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Fold backrest -3- forwards onto
seat pan -1-. |
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Push seat pan padding to side. |
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Carefully pull side airbag wiring harness
-4- out of seat pan. |
| Install in reverse order, but note the following: |
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Renew any damaged cable ties and clips. |
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Route wires in their original positions. |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“ |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - seat pan“ |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front backrest“ |
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Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle
side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Air conditioning systems designed for refrigerant R12 must
not be charged with refrigerant R134a until specific conversion
measures have been performed
→ Chapter.
The refrigerant oils specifically developed for R134a
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1 -
Line to prevent twisting
Is used to ensure that curtain airbag is not twisted.
Must be entirely visible after installation
2 -
Curtain airbag
Driver side: with driver side curtain airbag igniter -N251-
Front passenger side: ...
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Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10% (E10) can be used for refuelling.
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