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Removing pneumatic pump for R36 leather sport seat: VW Passat CC / Passat B6

Step-by-step removing pneumatic pump for R36 leather sport seat for the VW Passat CC / Passat B6: 15 steps.

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

15 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010)

📋 Procedure

  1. Attach seat repair standVAS 6136 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
  2. Remove R36 sport seat .
  3. Secure sport seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
  4. Remove seat cover cap .
  5. Remove trim from front of (electric) seat .
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  1. Remove R36 sport seat trim .
  2. Remove (electric) seat trim holders .
  3. Remove R36 sport seat backrest .
  4. Secure backrest to seat repair standVAS 6136.
  5. Detach backrest cover (arrows), and fold back cover as well as protective film on left and right.
  6. Detach the back section from the backrest cover (1) and fold upwards.
  7. Disconnect supply lines (2) to both valve blocks of the pneumatic system for lumbar support.
  8. Detach pump for lumbar support height adjustment (3) from bracket in backrest frame.
  9. Disconnect electrical connection (5) for lumbar support pump.
  10. Remove pump for pneumatic system for lumbar support (3) with supply line (4) from backrest frame.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.