Four-way lumbar support, removing and installing: Notes

Versions for specific countries: Vehicles through 06.06

Rest of world: Vehicles through 11.06

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Four-Way Lumbar Support Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Backrest padding

2 - Four-way lumbar support

3 - Clamping sleeve

4 - Four-way lumbar support frame

Remove backrest cover panel → Backrest cover, removing and installing .
Pry fastening strips - 10 - (Qty. 4) out with a screwdriver.
Insert foil between upholstery and backrest frame to protect against metal particles.
Drill out rivet - 7 -.

Disengage four-way lumbar support frame - 4 - at upper left and right from backrest frame.
Disconnect electrical harness connectors at actuators - 5 - and - 9 - for four-way lumbar support.
Disconnect Velcro connector between four-way lumber support - 2 - and backrest upholstery - 1 -.
Disengage four-way lumber support at top of frame.

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Place a plastic film over Velcro strips on four-way lumbar support. Secure plastic film to four-way lumbar support → Secure four-way lumbar support with assembly aid and secure plastic film to four-way lumbar support .
Ensure four-way lumbar support is secured to frame with transport fastener or a suitable pin → Secure four-way lumbar support with assembly aid and secure plastic film to four-way lumbar support .
Position lumbar support frame behind backrest and engage lumbar support frame at top left and right in mounts on frame.
Rivet bottom of four-way lumbar support frame with backrest frame. A plastic washer must be placed between four-way lumbar support frame and backrest frame Four-way lumbar support with backrest frame, riveting .

5 - Four-way lumber support positioning motor

6 - Assembly safety guard

For centering four-way lumbar support with frame

7 - Rivet

Rivet using special pop rivet pliers V.A.G 1753 A
Before riveting, a plastic washer must be placed between four-way lumbar support and backrest frame

8 - Plastic washer

9 - Four-way lumbar support height adjustment motor

10 - Fastening strips