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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.
–  Sever/unfasten cable ties, detach adhesive strips and unplug connectors → Item.
–  Unscrew bolt -6-.
–  Swivel bracket -7- upwards.
–  Remove bolts -3- (4x).
–  Tilt backrest -1- forwards onto seat.
–  Press padding to side and carefully pull wiring harness -2- out of seat pan -8-.
–  Detach backrest -1-.
t  Installing:
Install in reverse order of removal. Observe the following:
–  When installing bracket -5-: Secure bolt -6- with plastic washer -4-.
–  Always renew bolts -3- (4x).
–  Re-cut threads in backrest frame before inserting bolts -3- (4x).
Seat with seat memory:
–  After installing seat in vehicle, perform basic setting of backrest/seat.
2 - Wiring harness
3 - Bolts (4x)
q   Tightening torque: 20 Nm
4 - Plastic washer
5 - Bracket
6 - Bolt
7 - Bracket
8 - Seat pan

   
1 - Cable ties (2x)
–  Unfasten cable ties -1- (2x).
–  Detach rubber straps -2- (2x).
–  Unplug connectors -5- (4x).
–  Unfasten cable tie -3- at wiring harness.
–  Unfasten adhesive strips at mounting rails -4- (5x).
2 - Rubber straps (2x)
3 - Cable tie
4 - Mounting rails (5x)
5 - Connectors (4x)

   

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