Release handle with grip molding, removing

Fig 1: Release Handle With Grip Molding Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Rear seat backrest

2 - Release lever

3 - Spring

4 - Grip molding

• Release handle removed

• Remove screw - 5  - (1x).
• Take out grip molding - 4  -.

5 - Screw (1x)

• Tightening torque 1.2 Nm

6 - Release handle

• Remove left/right backrest → Rear seat backrest, removing and installing .
• Remove lock trim → Lock trim, removing .
• Remove lock → Rear seat lock, removing .
• Remove upholstery (cover and padding) from backrest - 1  - around release handle (without removing seat belt trim) → Fabric cover and padding for split rear backrest, removing and installing .

• Disengage spring - 3  -.
• Use screwdriver to pry clip - 7  - from release lever - 2  - on rear side of backrest - 1  -.
• By pulling in direction of arrow, remove release lever - 2  - from backrest - 1  - , grip molding - 4  - and release handle - 6  -.

7 - Clip