Removing and installing right trim on folding front passenger seat — VW
Removing and installing right trim on folding front passenger seat on VW: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)
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- For greater clarity, the retaining clip is shown removed in the illustration.
📋 Procedure
- Using a small screwdriver, press metal tab of fastener (2) inwards and pull off handle (3) from adjustment lever (1). [Note: For greater clarity, the retaining clip is shown removed in the illustration.]
- Remove retaining clip (2) from adjustment lever (1).
- Using assembly tool 3399, grasp behind lever (4) of backrest release.
- Lever assembly tool 3399 outwards (arrow A) and thereby disengage backrest release lever from seat.
- Using assembly tool 3399, grasp behind locking device of backrest adjustment knob (5).
- Lever assembly tool 3399 outwards (arrow B) and release backrest adjustment knob from seat.
- Press clamping pin (6) inwards and remove fastener (7).
- Detach trim (8) forwards from mountings in seat frame.
- Remove trim (9) from seat frame.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
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