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General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear seat backrest

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331

Removing

  • Remove trim for locking mechanism → Chapter.
  • Release backrest cover only in area of locking mechanism → Chapter.

Variant

  • Remove Bowden cable on backrest end from release mechanism -1- → Anchor.

Continued for all vehicles

  • Remove bolts -2-.
  • Remove locking mechanism -1- from backrest frame.

Installing

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - locking mechanism“
Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear seat backrest

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