Locking Mechanism Trim, 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.
NOTE:
Due to the limited amount of space near the "locking mechanism trim", it is helpful to work with a second technician.
-- Remove the respective rear headrest. Refer to HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Use a screwdriver to open the side and upper molding strip on the backrest cover near the trim.
-- Push the trim -2- from the cover carefully outward on the side using the :VAS895015 .
-- Using a light, determine the position of the respective release tab -1-.
-- Carefully bend the respective release tab -1- outward using the :T10538 .
-- After both locking tabs -1- have been bent outward, pull the trim upward and remove it in direction of -arrow-.