Removing and installing backrest adjustment motor — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 137

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• It is not necessary to remove cover and padding completely.
• Mark spindle and spindle nut (arrow).
• When making mark, do not damage surface of part being marked under any circumstances, e.g. via scoring or punch marks.Do not remove cover (4) under any circumstances. — Unscrew nut (5) from shaft (3).
• Clean shaft thread (3) before installing, e.g. with a thread tap.

🔩 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 front seat .
3. Secure seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. Remove front belt buckle .
5. Remove trim on tunnel side .

6. Remove trim on sill side .
7. Remove backrest .
8. Remove front seat backrest cover and padding in lower area of backrest [Note: It is not necessary to remove cover and padding completely.]
9. Mark spindle and spindle nut (arrow).
10. ⚠ Switch unit (1) remains in backrest frame on removal of backrest adjustment motor. Ensure that no adjustment between spindle and spindle nut occurs. — On left and right, apply an indelible mark (line) (arrow A) on backrest frame (2) directly on front edge (arrow B) of fitting (1).
11. ⚠ When making mark, do not damage surface of part being marked under any circumstances, e.g. via scoring or punch marks.Do not remove cover (4) under any circumstances. — Unscrew nut (5) from shaft (3).
12. Pull shaft (3) out of backrest frame (1) in (direction of arrow).
13. Disconnect electrical connector (6) on backrest adjustment motor (7).
14. Unscrew bolt (2).
15. Remove backrest adjustment motor (7) from bracket (5).
16. Clean shaft thread (3) before installing, e.g. with a thread tap.
17. Check position of backrest frame (2) and fitting (1) on left and right sides of backrest.
18. If backrest frame is not located in position marked before removal on left and right sides, correct position accordingly.
19. Position backrest adjustment motor (1) on bracket (3).
20. Renew bolt (4), coat with locking fluidD 000 600 A2 and tighten only hand-tight.
21. First slide shaft through fitting (on tunnel side) up to mounting (2) in backrest adjustment motor.
22. Check whether profiles of inserted shaft and mounting (2) in backrest adjustment motor align.
23. Slide shaft through mounting in backrest adjustment motor approximately to centre of seat.
24. Connect an external current source (12 V) to backrest adjustment motor (1).
25. Rotate mounting (2) until profiles of shaft and mounting align.
26. Slide shaft through mounting in motor, switch unit and fitting (on sill side) to stop.
27. Apply locking fluidD 000 600 A2 onto threaded part of shaft.
28. Screw new nut (5) onto shaft (3).
29. Tighten nut (5) (6 Nm). — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
30. Bolt backrest adjustment motor to bracket (3) (7.5 Nm). — 7.5 Nm (5.5 lb-ft)
31. Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

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