Removing and installing rear seat backrest, Cabriolet — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• Backrest must not be folded as long as the bench seat is not fitted! — Start bolt (1) with double latch (2) for seat belt, do not tighten.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear bench seat .
2. ⚠ The backrest of the rear seat system must not be pushed down on the centre backrest mounting! To prevent damage to covers on backrest, place a foam cushion or similar between backrest mounting and backrest. — Remove luggage compartment floor covering .
3. Remove rear double belt buckle .
4. Remove side trim panel .
5. Remove luggage compartment trim on right and left sides .

6. Unclip Bowden cables for locking mechanism of rear seat backrest on left and right from retainers on body.
7. Remove bolts (1) and (2) above spare wheel well.
8. Remove bolts (1) and (2) on both sides of backrest.
9. Take backrest out of the vehicle.
10. Position backrest in vehicle.
11. ⚠ Backrest must not be folded as long as the bench seat is not fitted! — Start bolt (1) with double latch (2) for seat belt, do not tighten.
12. Screw in bolts (1) and (2) on both sides of the backrest with torque.
13. Screw in bolts (1) and (2) above spare wheel well with torque.
14. Tighten screw (1) with torque.
15. Assemble connector (1), if there is one, and fix it in place in holder (2).
16. Clip Bowden cables for locking mechanism of rear seat backrest on left and right into retainers on body.
17. Install luggage compartment trim on right and left sides .
18. Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

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