Removing and installing rear seat inner trim: VW Touareg II

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

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• Release rear seat backrest and tilt slightly forwards, but do not fold over completely.
• The panel (3) is only fitted on the 2/3 section.

🔩 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 bench seats .
3. Remove rear seats .
4. Release rear seat backrest and tilt slightly forwards, but do not fold over completely.
5. Remove bolt (1) (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
6. Unhook locking hook at bottom of trim from rear seat backrest using a screwdriver (arrow A).
7. Pull trim (2) off rear seat upwards in (direction of arrow B).
8. Carefully detach panel (3) from rear seat. [Note: The panel (3) is only fitted on the 2/3 section.]

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