Removing and installing lumbar support (2-way, manual): VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra

🧭 Before you start

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

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 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. Undo and remove the two screws (1) of the operating mechanism (1.5 ± 1 Nm). — 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft)
12. Detach side fasteners (2) and (3) from backrest frame.
13. Detach springs at side.
14. Detach lumbar support (4) from upper mountings (arrows) in backrest frame.
15. Install in reverse order of removal.

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