Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing trim for locking mechanism

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Seat frames / Rear seats / Removing and installing trim for locking mechanism

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal wedge -3409-

Hook -T10538-

Removing

Note

The aid of a second mechanic is recommended on account of restricted space in the area of the “trim for locking mechanism”.

–	Remove respective rear head restraint → Chapter.

–	Using a screwdriver, detach beading strip on sides and on top of backrest cover in area of trim from backrest.

Removing and installing trim for locking mechanism

–	Using removal wedge -3409-, carefully push cover next to trim -2- outwards.

–	Using a light, determine position of respective locking tab -1-.

–	Using hook -T10538-, carefully bend respective locking tab -1- outwards.

–	After both locking tabs -1- have been bent outwards, pull trim upwards -arrow-, and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order, but note the following:

–	After the trim has been installed, the locking mechanism must work smoothly.

Removing and installing trim for locking mechanism

Removing and installing rear seat backrest

Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331 ...

Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear seat backrest

Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331 ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing tank pressure sensor -G400
Removing Note The tank pressure sensor -G400- is located in the pressure regulating valve on the activated charcoal filter → Chapter. – Remove activated charcoal filter → ...

Removing and installing shock absorber, multi-link suspension, right shock absorber
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410- Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1- Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/3A- Adapter -V.A.G 1752/9-, not illu ...

Safety precautions when working on the cooling system
Risk of scalding by hot coolant When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under pressure. Danger of scalding due to steam and hot coolant. – Always wear safety gloves. – Always wear safety goggles. – ...