Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 137

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• Carry out following procedures on both sides.
• The bolts are microencapsulated and must be renewed each time they are loosened.Before new bolts are installed, the thread of the corresponding fitting must be cleaned.
• To install blind rivets, use pop rivet pliersVAS 5072.

🔩 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 trim on sill side .
5. Remove front belt buckle .

6. Remove trim on tunnel side .
7. Remove backrest .
8. Remove cover and padding of front bucket seat backrest .
9. Unscrew screws (1).
10. Take upper shell of backrest release (2) off backrest shell in (direction of arrow).
11. Unclip Bowden cable (2) from locking device (arrow A).
12. Remove Bowden cable (2) from locking device (arrow B). [Note: Carry out following procedures on both sides.]
13. Drill out rivets (1) on backrest side rail (3).
14. Unscrew bolts (2) (24 Nm) and fold backrest side rail (3) upwards in (direction of arrow). [Note: The bolts are microencapsulated and must be renewed each time they are loosened.Before new bolts are installed, the thread of the corresponding fitting must be cleaned.] — 24 Nm (18 lb-ft)
15. Pull Bowden cable (1) out of retainer.
16. Slide Bowden cable eye (2) downwards in (direction of arrow) and remove cable from pin (4).
17. Remove remains of blind rivet (3).
18. Remove Bowden cable (1) through openings in backrest shell (2).
19. Install in reverse order of removal. [Note: To install blind rivets, use pop rivet pliersVAS 5072.]

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