Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Seat frames / Front seats / Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release

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

Removing and installing mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism

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

Adjusting Bowden cable for backrest release mechanism

WARNING Ensure backrest is locked in position (default position), otherwise it can tilt forwards in an uncontrolle ...

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