Removing and installing seat trim on sill side, bucket seat — VW
Removing and installing seat trim on sill side, bucket seat on VW: 11 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: platform code 138
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- For greater clarity, the retaining clip is shown removed in the illustration.
📋 Procedure
- Remove front seat .
- Remove bolt (1).
- Pull handle (3) upwards, and press metal tab of retaining clip (2) inwards using a small screwdriver.
- Pull handle off adjusting lever (4). [Note: For greater clarity, the retaining clip is shown removed in the illustration.]
- Remove retaining clip (2) from adjusting lever (4).
- Fit assembly tool3399 behind one of three backrest adjuster fasteners (5).
- Lever assembly tool3399 outwards (arrow A).
- Release backrest adjuster from front seat.
- Press in clamping pin (7).
- Remove retaining clips (6).
- Detach trim (8) from front seat mountings.
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