Side trim on sill panel side, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Side Trim On Tunnel Side Remove/Install Components

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1 - Backrest

2 - Bolts (4x)

3 - Backrest adjuster

4 - Plastic rivet (2x)

Always replace

5 - Seat height adjuster

6 - Side trim, sill panel side

Removing

Remove seat → Seat, assembly overview .
Attach fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 to engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Attach front seat to fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove backrest adjuster → Backrest adjuster, removing and installing .

Remove seat height adjuster → Seat height adjuster, removing and installing .
Apply screwdriver to head of plastic rivet - 4 -.
Twist screwdriver and pry out plastic rivet - 4 -.
Release second plastic rivet - 4 -.

Remove side trim on sill panel side - 6 -.

Installing

Install side trim on sill panel side - 6 - in reverse order of removal.

7 - Connector (3x)

8 - Seat pan

9 - Side trim, tunnel side

10 - Plastic rivet (2x)