Removing and installing rake adjustment motor — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

• Renewed: respective assembly part, all self-locking bolts

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• Make sure not to damage bush (1) when installing bolt.

📋 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. Disconnect connector (3) on seat rake adjustment motor (4).
5. Remove bolt (2).

6. Pay particular attention not to damage bushes (1) in bearings (2) when removing bolt.
7. ⚠ The bushes cannot be replaced using workshop equipment.Replace respective assembly part if bush is damaged. — Remove bolts (1).
8. Remove seat rake adjustment motor from front seat.
9. Clean threaded holes for self-locking bolts using e.g. a thread tap.
10. Renew all self-locking bolts.
11. Make sure not to damage bush (1) when installing bolt.

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