Front Seat Backrest
Front Seats
Front Seat Backrest
• Removal and installation is described for the left-hand side of the vehicle. Removal and installation for the right-hand side is performed in the same manner.
Removing
- Remove belt anchor --> [ Belt Anchor ] Belt Anchor.
- Remove 12-way seat --> [ Front Seat ]. Front Seat
- Mount the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136) on the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095).
- Secure 12-way seat on fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136).
- Disconnect backrest cover retaining straps - 1 - and - 2 - from underside of seat base.
- Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect backrest wiring harnesses - 3 - beneath seat base.
- Detach profiles - 4 - and - 5 - from mountings.
- Remove backrest hinge trim for 12-way seat - 2 - --> [ Front Seat Backrest Hinge trim ].Front Seat Backrest Hinge Trim
- Remove trim for 12-way seat - 1 - --> [ Front Seat Trim ]. Front Seat Trim
- Remove two bolts each on left and right sides - 3 - and - 4 - (27 Nm).
• The bolts are microencapsulated and must therefore be replaced after every removal.
• Before installing the new bolts, the threads of the corresponding nuts must be cleaned.
- Remove the backrest from the seat frame.
Installing
- Perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.