Backrest Lock Actuating Link

Backrest Lock Actuating Link

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)





• Pop Rivet Pliers (VAS 5072)





• Drill

• Drill bit dia. 6.0 mm

• Engine and Transmission Holder (VAS 6095)





• Fixture for Seat Repair (VAS 6136)





Removal

- Remove the seat. Refer to => [ Seat ]. Seat

- Mount the (VAS 6136) on the (VAS 6095).

- Attach the front seat to the (VAS 6136).

- Remove backrest and front seat pan. Refer to => [ Front Backrest and Seat pan ]. Front Backrest and Seat Pan

- Remove backrest cover. Refer to => [ Backrest Cover and Upholstery ] Bucket Seat Covers and Upholstery.

- Remove bolts - arrows - on inner part of belt guide.





- Remove inner part of belt guide - 1 -.

- Rotate inner part of belt guide and release retaining tabs - arrows -.





- Remove cover - 1 -.

- Remove bracket - 3 - for backrest lock actuating link on inner part of belt guide.





- Remove backrest lock release lever - 2 -.

- Disengage actuating link - 1 - in - direction of arrow -.

- Repeat work steps on opposite side.

- Remove backrest cover and backrest frame. Refer to => [ Backrest Cover ]. Backrest Cover





- Remove screws - 3 and 4 -.

- Drill out pop rivet - 2 - with a dia. 6.0 mm drill in backrest frame mount - 1 -.

- Tip backrest frame mount to side, remove actuating link bracket - 2 - at backrest frame mount - 3 -.





- Disengage actuating link eye - 1 - at backrest lock release lever - 4 - by sliding eye forward - arrow - and removing.

- Remove actuating link upward from backrest frame.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

- Insert bolts with locking compound.

- Adjust backrest lock actuating link. Refer to => [ Backrest Lock Actuating Link, Adjusting ] Bucket Seats Overview.