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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