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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

Removing and installing head restraint guide
Removing –  Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter.     ...

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

Other materials:

Safety precautions when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system
Note the following when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system:   WARNING Risk of injury due to automatic engine starting in vehicles with a start-stop system. ...

Assembly overview - upper rear lid trim
1 -  Rear lid with lower trim fitted Assembly overview - lower rear lid trim → Chapter Removing and installing lower rear lid trim → Chapter 2 -  Centre window frame Removing and installing →&nb ...

Removing and installing glove compartment light -W6-
Removing –  Turn light switch to “0” position.     –  Press in locking lug -1- using a flat screwdriver, and lever out glove compartment light -2-. ...

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