Removing valve blocks for R36 leather sport seat: VW Passat CC / Passat B6

🧭 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 .

6. Remove R36 sport seat trim .
7. Remove (electric) seat trim holders .
8. Remove R36 sport seat backrest .
9. Secure backrest to seat repair standVAS 6136.
10. Detach backrest cover, and fold back cover as well as protective film on left and right .
11. Disconnect supply lines (9) to both valve blocks (7) and (8).
12. Release valve blocks for pneumatic system for lumbar support (7) and (8) from their hook-and-loop fasteners and pivot them inwards in direction of (arrows).
13. Disconnect supply lines (1), (3), (4) and (6) on both valve blocks.
14. Separate electrical connections (2) and (5). Remove both valve blocks from backrest frame.

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