Removing and installing compressor for multicontour driver seat V439 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

🔩 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. Remove seat .
2. Remove belt buckle
3. Remove trim on tunnel side .
4. Remove trim on sill side .
5. Remove backrest .

6. Remove backrest cover .
7. Remove backrest cover and padding .
8. Open lower latch (1) on both sides of backrest.
9. Remove 2 screws (1) (8 Nm) on both sides of backrest and disconnect connector to compressor for multicontour driver seat V439. — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
10. Release compressor for multicontour driver seat V439 including two adjustment units (2) from backrest.

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