Removing and installing head restraint guide — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) — Attach seat repair standVAS 6136 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
2. Remove front seat .
3. Secure front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. Remove front belt buckle .
5. Remove seat trim on tunnel side .

6. Remove backrest adjuster wheel .
7. Remove seat height adjuster handle .
8. Remove seat trim on sill side .
9. Remove front backrest .
10. Remove trim of backrest release mechanism .
11. Remove backrest cover and cushion .
12. Reach into backrest frame, and release catch (arrow A) of head restraint guide with button (1).
13. Guide head restraint guide together with button out of backrest.
14. Reach into backrest frame, and press catch (arrow B) of head restraint guide (2).
15. Pull head restraint guide out of backrest.

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