Removing and installing rear seat backrests: VW Touareg II

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

🔩 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. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove rear seats .
3. Remove bench seats .
4. Remove outer trim from rear seats .
5. Remove inner trim from rear seats .

6. Remove rear centre seat belt end anchor .
7. In vehicles with backrest heating, disconnect the electrical connector for backrest heating.
8. Pull out shaft (1) by releasing lug (2) and pushing shaft out from the other side with a screwdriver (arrow).
9. Remove bolts (1, 2, 3) for rear seat backrest on outside of rear seat (36 Nm). — 36 Nm (27 lb-ft)
10. Unscrew bolt (4) (50 Nm) on inside of rear seat and remove rear centre belt buckle (2). — 50 Nm (37 lb-ft)
11. Remove bolts (1, 3) for rear seat backrest (36 Nm). — 36 Nm (27 lb-ft)
12. Unhook Bowden cable from bottom of seat frame and remove rear seat backrest.

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