Front Backrest, Removing and Installing

Front Backrest, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331







- Engine and transmission holder VAS 6095







- Fixture for seat repair VAS 6136

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.







1 - Backrest

- Removal:
- Remove seat.
- Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
- Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
- Remove side trim on sill side.
- Remove side trim on tunnel side.
- Disconnect or loosen cable ties, loosen adhesive stripes and disconnect connectors.
- Remove screw - 6 -.
- Turn bracket - 7 - upward.
- Remove screws - 3 - (4x).
- Tip backrest - 1 - forward on seat.
- Push cushion aside and carefully disconnect wiring harness - 2 - from seat pan - 8 -.
- Remove backrest - 1 -.

- Installing:
Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:
- When installing bracket - 5 -, install bolt - 6 - together with plastic washer - 4 -.
- Always replace bolts - 3 - (4x).
- Cut threads in backrest frame before installing screws - 3 - (4x).
For seats with seat memory:
- Perform a basic setting for backrest or seat after installing seat in vehicle.
2 - Cable harness
3 - Screws (4x)
- Tightening torque 20 Nm
4 - Plastic washer
5 - Support
6 - Screw
7 - Support
8 - Seat pan







1 - Cable ties (2x)
- Cut cable ties - 1 - (2x).
- Remove rubber straps - 2 - (2x).
- Disconnect connectors - 5 - (4x).
- Remove cable tie - 3 - on wiring harness.
- Remove adhesive strips on securing rails - 4 - (5x).
2 - Rubber straps (Qty. 2)
3 - Cable tie
4 - Securing rails (Qty. 5)
5 - Connector (Qty. 4)