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-

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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