Removing and installing backrest adjustment drive: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

🔩 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. Attach seat repair standVAS 6136 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
2. Remove seat .
3. Fasten seat on seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. Removing front belt buckle .
5. Remove trim on tunnel side .

6. Remove trim on sill side .
7. Disconnect the two backrest drive wiring harnesses from seat frame on lower side. Detach wiring harnesses from seat frame.
8. Remove backrest .
9. Remove backrest folding table if there is one .
10. Remove front seat backrest cover and padding .
11. Detach wiring harness of backrest adjustment motor.
12. Undo and remove bolt (1) (7.5+1 Nm). — 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft)
13. Remove nut (2) (8±1 Nm). — 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft)
14. Pull transmission rod (1) out of backrest (arrow).
15. Remove backrest adjustment drive (2) from backrest frame.
16. Install in reverse order of removal.

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