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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

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• The wiring harnesses between connector station and side airbag are continuous (no secondary connectors).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front seat .
2. Remove front belt buckle .
3. Remove seat trim on tunnel side .
4. Remove backrest adjuster wheel .
5. Remove seat height adjuster handle .

6. Remove seat trim on sill side .
7. Press Easy Entry Bowden cables (1) and (3) out of retaining plate (2) for seat rail release.
8. Detach Bowden cable (3) from seat rail release (arrow).
9. Detach Bowden cable (1) from relay roller of seat rail release (2).
10. Disconnect connectors of wiring harnesses leading to backrest.
11. Lay disconnected wiring harnesses to one side. [Note: The wiring harnesses between connector station and side airbag are continuous (no secondary connectors).]
12. Remove bolts (2).
13. Swing backrest (3) forwards onto seat pan (1).
14. Push seat pan padding to side.
15. Carefully pull all wiring harnesses (4) out of seat pan.
16. Remove backrest.

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