Removing and installing front backrest, electrically adjustable front seat — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

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• Wiring harness between connector station and side airbag is continuous and must be pulled out from woven hose beneath seat frame on removal of backrest.
• Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front seat .
2. Remove front belt buckle .
3. Remove seat trim on tunnel side .
4. Remove seat trim on sill side .
5. Remove seat trim bracket on side member side .

6. Disconnect connectors of wiring harnesses leading to backrest.
7. Lay disconnected wiring harnesses to one side. [Note: Wiring harness between connector station and side airbag is continuous and must be pulled out from woven hose beneath seat frame on removal of backrest.]
8. Remove bolts (2).
9. Swing backrest (3) forwards onto seat pan (1).
10. Push seat pan padding to side.
11. Carefully pull all wiring harnesses (4) leading to backrest (5) out of seat pan.
12. Remove backrest. [Note: Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.]

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