Vehicles up to week 31/98 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove seat bench.
2. Fit left and right adapters (1) to guide (3) using screw (2) (11 Nm). — 11 Nm (8.1 lb-ft)
3. Position right seat bench (1) in installation position in vehicle.
4. Secure outer seat hinge (2) to body with pin (3).
5. Secure inner seat hinge (4) to body with pin (3) and spacer (5).

6. Secure covers (6) to seat hinges (2) and (4) with screws (7) (2.7 Nm). — 2.7 Nm (2.0 lb-ft)
7. Fit covers (8) to screws (7).
8. Position left seat bench (1) in installation position in vehicle.
9. Secure outer seat hinge (2) to body with pin (3).
10. Secure inner seat hinge (4) to body with pin (3) and spacer (5).
11. Secure covers (6) to seat hinges (2) and (4) with screws (7) (2.7 Nm). — 2.7 Nm (2.0 lb-ft)
12. Fit covers (8) to screws (7).
13. Remove head restraints.
14. Slide seat belt guide (1) over outer rod of head restraint.
15. Fit head restraint.

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