Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats: VW Golf VII Variant / Golf VII

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

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• Slight remaining deformations are permissible.
• The floor covering must not cover the grommet.
• Before installing the rear bench seat, check if the wire frame is aligned properly in the highlighted area (arrows).
• If the wire frame is bent, it must be bent back until it is properly aligned again.
• Ensure that the wire hooks are properly engaged in the mounting grommets.

📋 Procedure

1. Move front seats as far forwards as possible.
2. Unclip guides (1) for ISOFIX child seat anchor (qty. 4) from anchors (see the separate procedure).
3. Grasp with one hand on one side under frame of rear bench seat.
4. Using both hands, pull rear bench seat (1) upwards with a firm jerk (arrows A). This will disengage wire hook (2) of rear bench seat from mounting grommet (3).
5. Repeat the procedure on the other side of the rear bench seat (arrows B).

6. Slightly lift up rear bench seat (1) at front and push wire frame (2) towards rear out of arresters (3).
7. Remove rear bench seat from vehicle.
8. Check body apertures (arrow) for deformation.
9. Repair any deformation using a plastic head hammer. [Note: Slight remaining deformations are permissible.]
10. Lift up floor covering (2) and press new mounting grommets (1) into body aperture (arrow) until they engage audibly.
11. Arrange floor covering around grommet as shown in illustration. [Note: The floor covering must not cover the grommet.]
12. Before installing the rear bench seat, check if the wire frame is aligned properly in the highlighted area (arrows).
13. If the wire frame is bent, it must be bent back until it is properly aligned again.
14. Fit rear bench seat and press wire hooks firmly into mounting grommets.
15. Ensure that the wire hooks are properly engaged in the mounting grommets.

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