Removing and installing front seat backrest: VW Polo 6R

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

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• Wiring harness between connector point and side airbag is continuous.
• On 2-door models the backrest is secured by two bolts. Unhook Bowden cable for operating backrest.
• The bolts are microencapsulated and must be renewed each time they are loosened.Before new bolts are installed, the threads of the corresponding holes must be cleaned.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front seat .
2. Removing front belt buckle .
3. Removing seat trim on tunnel side .
4. Removing seat trim on sill side:
5. Disconnect wiring harness connectors for backrest and free the individual wiring harnesses. [Note: Wiring harness between connector point and side airbag is continuous.]

6. If fitted, separate electrical cables from seat frame.
7. Remove bolts (3) and (4)
8. Remove bolts (1) and (2) [Note: On 2-door models the backrest is secured by two bolts. Unhook Bowden cable for operating backrest.]
9. Release backrest from seat.
10. Install in reverse order of removal. [Note: The bolts are microencapsulated and must be renewed each time they are loosened.Before new bolts are installed, the threads of the corresponding holes must be cleaned.]

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