Removing and installing folding backrest release unit: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

📋 Procedure

1. Attach seat repair standVAS 6136 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
2. Remove front seat .
3. Fasten seat on seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. Removing front belt buckle .
5. Remove trim on tunnel side .

6. Remove trim on sill side .
7. Remove backrest .
8. Remove lumbar adjustment lever .
9. Remove folding table on backrest .
10. Remove front seat backrest cover and padding .
11. Cut through the right and left leverage arms (arrows) of the release unit, e.g. with oblique cutting pliers.
12. Remove remains of release unit (1) and (2) from backrest frame.
13. Insert release unit into the corresponding mountings in the backrest frame.

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