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Removing and installing rear seat backrest, Multivan — VW

Removing and installing rear seat backrest, Multivan on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.

Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 Procedure

Removing and installing rear seat backrest, Multivan
Removing and installing rear seat backrest, individual seat in 2nd row
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1331
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1332
Removing
Remove front seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row.
Remove rear seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row.
Remove right seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row.
Remove left seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row.
Remove seat belt end fitting
Chapter
.
Using a small screwdriver, unclip Bowden cable
4
from relay lever
6
.
Unhook tensioning spring
5
.
Using a small screwdriver, lever off spring clip
7
.
Remove relay lever
6
from backrest frame.
Remove relay lever
8
from backrest frame.
Remove bolts
3
.
Remove bolt
1
.
Remove backrest
2
upwards from seat frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
Note
Bolts
1
and
3
are microencapsulated. They must be renewed each time after loosening.
Before new bolts are installed, the threads of the corresponding holes must be cleaned.
Spring clip
7
is destroyed during removal and must be renewed.
Specified torques
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - bench seat / individual seats
”
Removing and installing rear seat backrest, 3-seat bench seat
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1332
Removing
Remove seats from 2nd row
Chapter
.
Remove table module in seat rail.
Move bench seat as far forwards as possible.
Remove front trim of 3-seat bench seat.
Remove side trims of 3-seat bench seat.
Pull out rear flaps of drawers.
Remove rear trim of 3-seat bench seat.
Remove seat padding of 3-seat bench seat
Chapter
.
Remove belt end fittings of 3-seat bench seat
Chapter
.
Unclip roller blind
4
from backrest
3
.
Unclip the 2 caps
6
and
1
from seat frame.
Using a small screwdriver, unclip speed nuts
10
and
11
from release mechanism.
Pull off relay levers
7
and
13
.
Unscrew bolts
8
and
14
.
Unscrew bolts
9
and
12
.
Unscrew bolts
5
and
2
.
Lift backrest
3
off seat frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
Specified torques
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - bench seat / individual seats, Multivan
”

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.