General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing head restraint guide

~1min read

Removing

  • Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter.

Right head restraint guide

  • Press locking lugs inwards -arrows- and at the same time pull head restraint guide -1- out of backrest frame -2-.
Note

Disregard -item 3-.

Removing and installing head restraint guide

Left head restraint guide

  • Press locking lug inwards -arrows- and at the same time pull head restraint guide -1- out of backrest frame -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order, but note the following:

Note

The head restraint guide can only be inserted in one position.

The guide lug -3- of head restraint guide must engage in recess in backrest frame mounting.
The locking lug must properly engage in backrest frame.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front backrest“
Removing and installing head restraint guide

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.