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Removing and installing seat height adjustment, standard seat, seat of type "ergo Aktiv" — VW

Removing and installing seat height adjustment, standard seat, seat of type "ergo Aktiv" on VW: 12 steps.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020); platform code BE1

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  • Bolts (1) and bolt (3) are of different lengths.Bolt (3) is shorter.The head of bolt (3) is larger.Ensure proper allocation.

📋 Procedure

  1. Adjust seat to fully upright position.
  2. Remove backrest adjuster .
  3. Remove handle for seat height adjustment .
  4. Remove seat trim on sill side .
  5. Remove bolts (2).
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  1. Remove lever (1).
  2. Remove lock washer (1).
  3. Remove bolts (1) and (3)
  4. Remove seat height adjuster (2). [Note: Bolts (1) and bolt (3) are of different lengths.Bolt (3) is shorter.The head of bolt (3) is larger.Ensure proper allocation.]
  5. Push down seat via backrest.
  6. Fit seat height adjustment (2).
  7. Tighten bolts (1) and (3)

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.