Front backrest (standard seat), removing and installing: Notes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

Fig 2: Special Tool - Engine And Transmission Holder VAS 6095

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Engine and transmission holder VAS 6095

Fig 3: Fixture For Seat Repair VAS 6136

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Fixture for seat repair VAS 6136

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags → Airbag safety precautions .

Fig 4: Front Backrest (Standard Seat) Remove/Install Components

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1 - Fastening strip

2 - Backrest

Removal

Remove seat → Front seats (standard seat), removing and installing .
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove backrest adjustment wheel → Backrest adjustment wheel, removing and installing .

Remove seat height adjustment handle → Seat height adjustment handle, removing and installing .
Remove side trim on sill side → Side trim (sill side), removing and installing .
Remove side trim on tunnel side → Tunnel-side side trim, removing and installing .
Disengage retaining strip - 1 - from seat pan - 8 -.

Disconnect connectors and disconnect cables from spring mat.
Remove screws - 5 - (4x).
Tip backrest - 2 - forward on seat.
Push cushion aside and carefully disconnect wiring harness - 3 - from seat pan - 8 -.

Remove backrest - 2 -.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal. When doing so, note the following:

If backrest adjustment wheel is too loose after installation, replace wheel.
Secure tabs - 7 - (4x) on footwell cover to spring mat of seat pan.

3 - Cable harness

4 - Fastening strip

Qty. 2

5 - Screw, self-locking

Tightening torque 20 Nm
Qty. 4
Replace
Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)

6 - Support

7 - Tab

Qty. 4

8 - Seat pan

Fig 5: Identifying Connectors, Clip, Cable Tie Clips, Harness Connector Of Side Airbag Ground (Gnd), Backrest Heater Connector & Four-Way Lumbar Support Connector

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1 - Side airbag connector

Only on vehicles without modular wiring routing through 08.05

Press in catches on connectors - 4 -, - 5 - and - 6 - on left and right and disconnect connectors.
Disconnect harness connector of side airbag - 1 - Side airbag connector, vehicles without modular wiring routing through 08.05, disconnecting .
Disconnect clip - 2 -.
Loosen wires at cable tie clips - 3 -.

2 - Clip

3 - Cable tie clips

4 - Harness connector of side airbag Ground (GND)

5 - Backrest heater connector

6 - Four-way lumbar support connector