Headrest Guide, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine and Gearbox Bracket: VAS6095A
Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture: VAS6136

NOTE:

Headrest guides are shown removed to provide a better illustration.

Removing

WARNING:

Follow the General Safety Precautions when working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units (pyrotechnic components). Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Attach the : VAS6136 on the : VAS6095A .

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Secure the seat on the : VAS6136 .

-- Remove the trim on the tunnel side. Refer to TUNNEL-SIDE SEAT TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the backrest adjustment wheel BACKREST ADJUSTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the seat height adjustment handle. Refer to SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the trim on the door sill side. Refer to SILL-SIDE SEAT TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the backrest. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the entry assistance trim. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front seat cover and backrest padding. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Headrest Guides Removing/Installing Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Reach into the backrest frame and press the headrest guide locking mechanism -arrow A- and button -1-.

-- Remove the headrest guide and button from the backrest.

-- Reach into the backrest frame and press the headrest guide -2- locking mechanism -arrow B-.

-- Remove the headrest guide from the backrest.