Removing and installing trim for locking mechanism: VW Golf Sportsvan

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020)

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• After the trim has been installed, the locking mechanism of the pass-through must work smoothly.

📋 Procedure

1. Release pass-through, and fold it towards front.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully push padding and cover (2) aside.
3. Using a screwdriver, carefully release catch (arrow A) on trim (1).
4. At the same time, carefully unclip trim (1) in (direction arrow B) from rear seat backrest (2).
5. Release pass-through, and fold it towards front.

6. Remove head restraint of pass-through .
7. Remove head restraint guide (3).
8. To do this, grasp under trim (1) and head restraint guide (3), and pull both components upwards with a firm jerk.
9. Grasp at bottom under trim (1), and pull it slightly off pass-through (2).
10. At the same time, pull trim (1) upwards off pass-through (2) and release handle (4)(arrow B), and remove it.
11. Due to the catch (arrow A) on trim (1), a high level of force is required to pull off the trim.
12. After the trim has been installed, the locking mechanism of the pass-through must work smoothly.

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