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Removing and installing side trim (sill side) > < Disconnecting connector for side airbag
Removing and installing front seat backrest
Removing and installing front seat backrest
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
  W00-0427
t  Engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095-
  W00-1273
t  Seat repair stand -VAS 6136-
  WARNING
Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
  W00-1274
1 - Backrest
t  Removing:
–  Remove seat → Chapter.
–  Attach seat repair stand -VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095-.
–  Attach front seat to seat repair stand -VAS 6136-.
–  Remove side trim (sill side) → Chapter.
–  Remove side trim (tunnel side) → Chapter.
–  Unscrew bolt -5-.
–  Swivel bracket -6- upwards.
–  Remove bolts -4- (4x).
–  Disengage fastening strip -9- from seat pan -7-.
–  Prise out backrest fittings -2- (2x) at guides in seat pan -7-.
–  Tilt backrest -1- forwards onto seat.
–  Press padding to side and carefully pull wiring harness -3- out of seat pan -7-.
–  Detach backrest -1-.
t  Installing:
Install in reverse order of removal. Observe the following:
–  On tunnel end, position spacer -8- on lower guide in seat pan so that spacer is flush with guide.
–  Always renew bolts -4- (4x).
–  Re-cut threads in backrest frame before inserting bolts -4- (4x).
Seat with seat memory:
–  After installing seat in vehicle, perform basic setting of backrest/seat.
2 - Backrest fitting
q   2x
3 - Wiring harness
4 - Bolt, self-locking
q   20 Nm
q   Renew
q   4x
q   Always clean threaded holes (using e.g. a tap)
5 - Bolt
6 - Bracket
7 - Seat pan
8 - Spacer (tunnel end only)
9 - Fastening strip

   
1 - Cable tie
–  Cut through cable tie -1-.
–  Pull out rubber strap -2-.
–  Unplug connectors -4- (4x).
–  Unfasten adhesive strips at mounting rails -3- (5x).
2 - Rubber strap
3 - Mounting rail
q   5x
4 - Connector
q   4x

   

Removing and installing side trim (sill side) > < Disconnecting connector for side airbag