Removing and installing torsion rod — VW

🧭 Before you start

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• Ensure torsion rod (2) is seated correctly in support (arrow) of seat pan (1)

📋 Procedure

1. Move front seat to highest possible position.
2. ⚠ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) — Attach seat repair stand VAS 6136 to engine and gearbox support VAS 6095.
3. Remove front seat (see the separate procedure).
4. Secure front seat to seat repair stand VAS 6136.
5. Remove front belt buckle (see the separate procedure).

6. Remove seat trim on tunnel side (see the separate procedure).
7. Remove backrest adjuster wheel (see the separate procedure).
8. Remove seat height adjuster handle (see the separate procedure).
9. Remove seat trim on sill side (see the separate procedure).
10. Remove front backrest (see the separate procedure).
11. ⚠ The torsion rod is tensioned to a high spring force. Always adhere to the following points to prevent accidents:Adhere explicitly to torsion rod removal and installation sequence and only use prescribed tools. Never use pliers or other levers. Never be positioned directly before torsion rod when removing and installing, maintain an offset position. — Secure counterhold 3145 with extension 2024 A /1 and shackle (2) on torsion rod (3), as shown in figure.
12. Carefully turn torsion rod (1) until it can be detached from elongated hole (arrow) in seat pan.
13. Pull torsion rod (1) with extension 2024 A /1 out of seat pan (2).
14. ⚠ The torsion rod is tensioned to a high spring force. Always adhere to the following points to prevent accidents:Adhere explicitly to torsion rod removal and installation sequence and only use prescribed tools. Never use pliers or other levers. Never be positioned directly before torsion rod when removing and installing, maintain an offset position. — Slide torsion rod (1) into mounting until end (arrow) lies against seat pan (2).
15. Ensure torsion rod (2) is seated correctly in support (arrow) of seat pan (1)
16. Fit counterhold 3145 with extension 2024 A /1 and bolt connection (3) (but not shackle) on torsion rod (1).
17. Carefully turn torsion rod (1) and push it until it can be hooked into elongated hole (arrow) in seat pan.

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