Seat height adjustment unit, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G 1410

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• Torque wrench V.A.G 1410

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

Fig 4: Seat Height Adjustment Unit Remove/Install Components

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1 - Retaining clamp

2 - Seat height adjustment handle lever

3 - Seat height adjustment unit

• 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 nut - 5  -.
• Remove bolts - 7  - (2x).

• Remove screw - 4  -.
• Remove seat height adjustment unit - 3  - and retaining plate - 6  -.

• Installing 

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

• Make sure that the retaining plate - 6  - makes contact on backrest frame at location indicated by arrow.
• Ensure retaining clamp - 1  - is positioned on seat height adjustment handle lever - 2  -. Note installation position Retaining clamp installation position .

4 - Screw

• Tightening torque 8 Nm

5 - Nut

• Tightening torque 12 Nm

6 - Retaining plate

7 - Screws, (2x)

• Tightening torque 8 Nm