General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing seat trim on tunnel side

~1min read
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
Removal wedge -3409

Removing

  • Remove front seat → Chapter.
  • Remove spreader rivets -arrows- of trim -1-.
  • To do this, press clamping pins in spreader rivets -arrows- inwards.
  • Lever off spreader rivets -1- using removal wedge -3409-.
Removing and installing seat trim on tunnel side
  • Remove trim -1- from mountings in seat frame.
Removing and installing seat trim on tunnel side

Installing

Install in reverse order, but note the following:

  • Insert spreader rivets -arrows- and press in clamping pins.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“
Removing and installing seat trim on tunnel side

Test yourself

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