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

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

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Special pop rivet pliers -V.A.G 1753B-

Hand drill

Safety goggles

Removing

–	Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter.

–	Remove connecting Bowden cable → Chapter.

WARNING

Risk of eye injury.

Wear eye protection.

Removing and installing mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism

–	Push Bowden cable end-piece -1- in -direction of arrow- off mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism using a screwdriver.

–	Drill out rivet -2- on backrest frame.

–	Remove mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism -3- from backrest frame.

Installing

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front backrest“

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“

Removing and installing mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism

Removing and installing connecting Bowden cable

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

Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release

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