Installing 7-seater fixtures: VW Touran I

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015)

• Special tools named: spring compressor
• Renewed: them as necessary

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• The installation is described for the left side of the vehicle. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
• After the seat has been installed, the backrest angle can be adjusted via the striker pin (4). The specified torque for the nut (5) is 50 Nm + 10 Nm.
• The installation is described for the right side of the vehicle. Follow same instructions for the left side as appropriate.
• Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. In this case, remove rear wheels.
2. Fit spring compressor (3) with adapters and spring holders to coil spring.
3. ⚠ Ensure that spring is properly seated in the spring holderV.A.G 1752/3a(1) (danger of accident).Follow the instructions in the user's manual for the spring compressor. — Use a spanner or a reversible ratchet handle to tighten spring compressor.
4. Tighten coil spring until it can be removed.
5. Remove spring.

6. Install spring together with spring seat.
7. The spring seat has a lug.
8. Insert this lug in the hole in the lower suspension link (arrow).
9. Then set upper spring seat on the upper end of spring.
10. Release tension on spring while setting upper spring seat against lug in body.
11. Remove spring compressor. [Note: The installation is described for the left side of the vehicle. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.]
12. Insert automatic belt retractor (5) for the 3rd seat row (opposite direction of arrow) in mounting in body and press downwards to stop.
13. Tighten bolt (4).
14. Fit belt guide fitting (2) with washer (3) in installation position, and tighten bolt (1).
15. Using bolts (2) and (3), install right locking hook (1) to the respective mounting. [Note: After the seat has been installed, the backrest angle can be adjusted via the striker pin (4). The specified torque for the nut (5) is 50 Nm + 10 Nm.]
16. Using bolts (2) and (3), bolt left locking hook (1) to the body.
17. The specified torque for the bolts is 20 Nm ± 2 Nm. [Note: After the seat has been installed, the backrest angle can be adjusted via the striker pin (4). The specified torque for the nut (5) is 50 Nm + 10 Nm.] — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
18. Lay support (1) in spare wheel well.
19. Using bolts (3) and (4), install cross member (1) above spare wheel well. [Note: The installation is described for the right side of the vehicle. Follow same instructions for the left side as appropriate.]
20. Insert luggage compartment trim (6) into corresponding mountings in vehicle.
21. Secure luggage compartment trim (6) using bolts (1) and (3).
22. Secure luggage compartment trim (6) using bolt (2).
23. Bolt on tie-down ring (5) using the 2 bolts (4).
24. Bolt on 2nd tie-down ring as described.
25. Fit cap for roller blind mounting (1) on both sides in luggage compartment trim (2).
26. Fit cap for roller blind tray (3) on both sides in luggage compartment trim (2). [Note: The installation is described for the right side of the vehicle. Follow same instructions for the left side as appropriate.For greater clarity, the retaining clips (1) and (2) are shown removed.Before installing, check retaining clips (2) for damage, and renew them as necessary.]
27. Push seat belt slides separately through opening in trim.
28. Press D-pillar trim into mountings in body, clips (1) and door seal beading. [Note: Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.]
29. Place left seat (8) in vehicle.
30. Fold backrest back.
31. Tighten bolts (5) and (6).
32. Place right seat (7) in vehicle.
33. Fold back backrest of right seat.
34. Tighten bolts (3) and (4).
35. Tighten bolts (1) and (2).
36. Install 2nd row seats.

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