Front backrest, removing and installing

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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: Removing Front Backrest

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1 - Backrest

Removal:

Remove seat → Front power seats with memory, 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 side trim on sill side → Side panels on door sill side, removing and installing .

Remove side trim on tunnel side → Tunnel-side side trim, removing and installing .
Disconnect or loosen cable ties, loosen adhesive stripes and disconnect connectors.
Remove screw - 6 -.
Turn bracket - 7 - upward.

Remove screws - 3 - (4x).
Tip backrest - 1 - forward on seat.
Push cushion aside and carefully disconnect wiring harness - 2 - from seat pan - 8 -.
Remove backrest - 1 -.

Installing:

Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

When installing bracket - 5 -, install bolt - 6 - together with plastic washer - 4 -.
Always replace bolts - 3 - (4x).
Cut threads in backrest frame before installing screws - 3 - (4x).

For seats with seat memory:

Perform a basic setting for backrest or seat after installing seat in vehicle.

2 - Cable harness

3 - Screws (4x)

Tightening torque 20 Nm

4 - Plastic washer

5 - Support

6 - Screw

7 - Support

8 - Seat pan

Fig 5: Installing Front Backrest

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1 - Cable ties (2x)

Cut cable ties - 1 - (2x).
Remove rubber straps - 2 - (2x).
Disconnect connectors - 5 - (4x).
Remove cable tie - 3 - on wiring harness.

Remove adhesive strips on securing rails - 4 - (5x).

2 - Rubber straps (Qty. 2)

3 - Cable tie

4 - Securing rails (Qty. 5)

5 - Connector (Qty. 4)