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

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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: Front Backrest (Standard Seat) Remove/Install Components

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1 - 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.
Unclip seat rail panel on tunnel side - 5 -.

Remove bolt - 6 -.
Remove bolt - 7 -.
Remove clip - 8 -.
Remove tab - 9 - with clip.

Remove backrest panel on tunnel side - 3 - to side.
Remove backrest adjusting wheel - 10 - → Backrest adjustment wheel, removing and installing .
Release clip - 11 - (2x).
Remove backrest panel on door sill side - 4 -.

Disengage rubber strap on door sill side - 12 -.
Disengage rubber strap on tunnel side - 13 -.
Cut through backrest wiring cable tie with a diagonal cutter.
Press in tab on airbag connector - 14 - (yellow) and remove it.

Press in tab on connector for heated backrest - 15 - (black) and remove it.
Slide backrest wiring through seat pan.
Remove bolt - 16 - (4x).
Remove backrest - 1 -.

Installing:

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

If backrest adjustment wheel is too loose after installation, replace wheel.

2 - Belt buckle

3 - Tunnel-side backrest trim

4 - Sill-side backrest trim

5 - Tunnel-side seat rail trim

6 - Screw

7 - Screw

8 - Clip

9 - Tab

10 - Backrest adjusting wheel

11 - Clip (Qty. 2)

12 - Sill-side rubber strap

13 - Tunnel-side rubber strap

14 - Airbag connector

15 - Backrest heating connector

16 - Bolt (Qty. 4)

Tightening torque 20 Nm
Self-locking
Replace after each disassembly
Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)