Backrest Lock Release Cable

Backrest Lock Release Cable

• Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.

Removing

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

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

- Attach the seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136).

- Remove the trim from on the tunnel side from the seat. Refer to => [ Seat Trim, Tunnel-Side ] Seat Trim, Tunnel-Side

Vehicles with Manual Seat Adjustment

- Remove the trim on the sill-side from the seat. Refer to => [ Sill-Side Seat Trim ] Sill-Side Seat Trim

Vehicles with Electric Seat Adjustment

- Remove the trim on the sill-side from the power seat. Refer to => [ Power Seat Sill-Side Trim ] Power Seat Sill-Side Trim

All Vehicles

- Remove front seat backrest. Refer to => [ Left Front Seat Backrest ] Left Front Seat Backrest

- Attach the backrest to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136).

- Remove cover and upholstery from front seat backrest => [ Front Seat Backrest Covers and Upholstery ] Front Seat Backrest Covers and Upholstery

- Drill out rivet - 1 - on both sides of backrest and remove bracket - 2 - from backrest.

- Loosen eyelets - 3 - on release - 4 - from screws - 5 -.

- Disengage spring - 6 -.

- Disengage upper eyelet - 7 - from lever - 8 -.

- Press the retainers in the mount - 9 - and remove the release cable - 10 - from the backrest.






Installation

- Install in reverse order of removal.

Use Pop Rivet Pliers (VAS 5072) to install rivets.

• After installation, both release cables must release simultaneously. Adjustment is done using knurled nuts in releases.