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

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

Removing
–  Pull operating lever -1- upwards -arrow A-.
–  Insert flat-bladed screwdriver between trim and operating lever as shown in illustration.
–  Release right locking hook -arrow B-.
 

Removing and installing trim for backrest release mechanism

–  Hold operating lever -1- in operated position and insert flat-bladed screwdriver between trim and operating lever as shown in illustration.
–  Release left locking hook -arrow B-.
 

Removing and installing trim for backrest release mechanism

–  Move operating lever -1- back to rest position.
–  Detach trim -2- in -direction of arrow- by hand. If necessary, also push on opposite side.
Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
–  Move operating lever slightly upwards, guide trim over operating lever and attach rear detent in backrest release mechanism.
 

Removing and installing trim for backrest release mechanism

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

Removing and installing backrest release mechanism
Removing –  Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter.     ...

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