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Torsion Bar, Removing And Installing: Removing

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CAUTION:

Move the front seat to the highest position. This reduces the spring force when removing and installing the torsion bar and the risk of damaging the threaded connections between the seat pan upper and lower frames.

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 front belt latch. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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 .

WARNING:

The torsion bar exhibits considerable spring force. Always follow the points below to avoid accidents:

  • Always remove and install the torsion bar in the sequence described and only using the tools specified.
  • Never use pliers and other levers.
  • Do not stand directly in front of the torsion bar when removing and installing it. Stand off to the side.

-- Secure the : 3145  with the : 2024A/1  and shackle -2- on the torsion bar -3- as shown.

Fig 1: Securing 3145 With Bracket 2024 A /1 And Shackle Torsion Bar
GWWA72-10820Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

1 -  M10 x 30 Bolt with Nut

4 -  Seat Pan

-- Carefully rotate the torsion bar -1- until it disengages from the oblong hole -arrow- on the seat pan.

Fig 2: Carefully Rotate Torsion Bar Until It Disengages From Oblong Hole -Arrow- On The Seat Pan
GWWA72-10831Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the torsion bar -1- from the seat pan -2- using the : 2024A/1  .

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