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General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release

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Note

The left and right Bowden cables cannot be renewed individually.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
Special pop rivet pliers -V.A.G 1753B-
Hand drill
Safety goggles

Removing

  • Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter.
Note Spring cushion or lumbar support need not be removed to remove and install Bowden cable.
Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release
  • Using pliers, detach eye -3- on pin -4- for backrest release mechanism on both sides.
WARNING

Risk of eye injury.

Wear eye protection.
  • Dill out rivet -2- on left and right and remove retainer -1- from backrest frame -5-.
Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release
  • Push Bowden cable end-piece -1- in -direction of arrow- off mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism -2- using a screwdriver.
Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release
  • Unclip Bowden cable support bracket -1- from backrest frame -2-.
  • Thread out Bowden cable end-piece through mounting opening in backrest frame.
  • Cut through cable ties and remove Bowden cables from backrest frame.

Installing

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front backrest“
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“
Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release

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