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

• 6.0 mm drill bit

• Engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095)






• Fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136)






Removing

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

- Mount the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136) on the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095).

- Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair (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 ] Backrest Cover and Upholstery.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - from the seat belt guide inner part.






- Remove belt guide inner part - 1 -.

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






- Remove cover - 1 -.

- Remove the operating cable mounting bracket - 3 - on the seat belt guide inner part.






- 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 the blind rivet - 2 - on the backrest frame mount - 1 - with a 6.0 mm drill bit.

- Move the backrest frame mount to the side and remove the cable mounting bracket - 2 - on the backrest frame - 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

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Insert bolts with locking compound; locking compound, refer to Parts Catalog.

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