Removing and installing (divided) backrest — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 601

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bench seat .
2. Remove rear belt buckle together with lap belt
3. Remove rear double belt buckle .
4. Fold backrest halves (1) and (2) fold forwards.
5. On both sides, release locking hook (4) with a screwdriver counter to direction of travel (arrow).

6. Remove backrest (1) out of outer backrest mounts (5).
7. Pull backrest (1) off middle backrest mount (3) in (direction of arrow A).
8. Remove backrest (2) out of outer backrest mounts (5).
9. Pull backrest (2) off middle backrest mount (3) in (direction of arrow B).
10. Push backrests (1) and (2) onto middle backrest mounts (3).
11. Insert backrests (1)(2) in the two outer backrest mounts (5) and press backrests down.
12. Use a screwdriver to lock the two catches in place (4) (in direction of travel).
13. ⚠ Carry out a functional check after assembly! — Engage backrests (1) and (2) in lock again.
14. Check locking by pulling on upper backrest surface.
15. Release backrests (1) and (2) and fold forwards.
16. Engage backrests (1) and (2) in lock again.

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