Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding, Multivan — VW
Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding, 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.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding, Multivan
Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding, Multivan, height adjustable seat
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1331
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1783
Note
Removal and installation is described for the right front seat. Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of the left front seat as appropriate.
Removal and installation is described for the front, height adjustable seat. Apply the same instructions for removal and installation on the front, rigid seat as appropriate.
Removing
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect battery
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery
.
Remove bolts
4
.
Note
Instead of the 2 bolts 2 spreader rivets may be installed.
Remove bolts
2
.
Lift up front seat padding until wiring harnesses are accessible.
Detach wiring harnesses from seat pan.
If fitted, disconnect connector of seat heating
3
.
Remove front seat padding
1
from seat.
Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Bolts
4
for front seat padding
2 Nm
Bolts
2
for front seat padding
20 Nm
Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding, Multivan, swivel seat
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1331
Note
Removal and installation is described for the left front seat. Removal and installation for the right front seat is similar.
Removing
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect battery
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery
.
Remove front seat
Chapter
.
Remove trims on front seat.
Remove bolts
3
.
Lift up seat padding at front
arrow A
.
Detach wiring harnesses from seat pan.
Pull seat padding
1
out of seat frame mounting
2
arrow b
.
Installing
Guide seat padding
1
into mounting for front swivel seat
2
.
Attach wiring harnesses on seat pan.
Fold down seat padding
1
.
Tighten bolts
3
.
Connect battery
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery
.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Bolts for front seat padding
20 Nm
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