Volkswagen Golf Quiz
General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing seat trim on sill side, standard seat

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Tightening torque found on this page
Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-

Removing

  • Adjust seat to fully upright position.
  • Remove backrest adjustment → Chapter.
  • Remove handle for seat height adjustment → Chapter.
Removal wedge -3409
Removing and installing seat trim on sill side, standard seat
  • Press in clamping pin -3-.
  • Lever off spreader rivets -2- using removal wedge -3409-.
  • Unscrew bolt -arrow- working from the bottom.
  • Open retainer -4- on trim -1- working from bottom.
  • Thread out trim -1- at rear.
  • Remove trim -1- towards front from bracket -5-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Bolt between bracket and side trim panel → Anchor 2 N·m

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