Sill-Side Seat Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Position the seat into its highest position.

Vehicles with Manual Seats

-- Remove the backrest adjustment wheel handle. Refer to BACKREST ADJUSTMENT HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Continuation for All Vehicles

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-- Open the locking mechanism -arrow A-.

-- Release the trim panel -1- on the bracket -2- -arrow B-.

-- Pry off the expanding rivet -3- with the :3409 .

-- Remove the trim panel forward off the bracket -2- while paying attention to the locking tab -arrow D- and the guide -arrow C-.

Vehicles with Power Seats

-- Unclip the wiring harness from the trim panel -1-.

-- Release and remove the connectors at the switches.