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

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

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
   

Removal wedge -3409-
Removal wedge -3409-

  Hook -T10538-
Removing
  Note
The aid of a second mechanic is recommended on account of restricted space in the area of the “trim for locking mechanism”.
–  Remove respective rear head restraint → Chapter.
–  Using a screwdriver, detach beading strip on sides and on top of backrest cover in area of trim from backrest.
 

Removing and installing trim for locking mechanism

–  Using removal wedge -3409-, carefully push cover next to trim -2- outwards.
–  Using a light, determine position of respective locking tab -1-.
–  Using hook -T10538-, carefully bend respective locking tab -1- outwards.
–  After both locking tabs -1- have been bent outwards, pull trim upwards -arrow-, and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
–  After the trim has been installed, the locking mechanism must work smoothly.
 

Removing and installing trim for locking mechanism

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Special tools and workshop equipment required         Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331 ...

Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear seat backrest
Special tools and workshop equipment required         Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331 ...

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