Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing seat heating element -Z6-/-Z8-
| If the seat padding in a vehicle with seat heating is
renewed, then the respective seat heating element must also be
renewed. |
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Separate seat cover from seat padding
→ Chapter. |
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Cut through wire -3- right at
old seat heating element -2-. |
 Note
| The old seat heating elements remain fitted on the seat
padding -1- and the new heating
elements are bonded in onto the old ones. |
| Install in reverse order, but note the following: |
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Thread wire -3- through cable
guide. |
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Align new heating elements on seat padding. Do not pull off
the protective films for this. |
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Pull protective films off heating elements one after the
other. Ensure to not damage the heating elements. |
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Bond in new heating elements so that they coincide with the
old ones and are free of creases. |
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Place connections of the individual heating elements on
bottom of recesses. |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - cover and padding for seat pan“ |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - seat heating element“ |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front backrest“ |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“ |
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Note
Removal and installation is described for the left seat.
Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of
right seat components as appr ...
Removing
If the backrest padding in a vehicle with seat heating is
renewed, then the respective backrest heating element must also
be renewed.
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Other materials:
Dimensions – lettering on wing, “R”
1 -
Emblem
2 -
Height dimension
5.0 ± 1 mm, from upper edge of lettering to edge of wing
3 -
Horizontal dimension
1.5 ± 1 mm, from outer edge of wing to lettering
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Removing tyres, run-flat tyres, ultra-high-performance tyres
Only trained personnel may perform any assembly work on
run-flat tyres and ultra-high-performance tyres.
If fitted, check tyre pressure sensor using vehicle
diagnostic tester, and renew it as necessary.
Note
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Masking areas, rear body
Masking areas, rear underbody
A -
No sealant on threads or contact surfaces.
B -
Threads waxed
D -
Threads free of surfacer and top-coat paint (joint surface may be
painted)
E -
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Separating backrest cover from backrest padding
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