Removal and installation the rear seat upholstery and cushion
Instructions: The following describes the removal and installation work for the left side of the rear bench seat. The removal and installation work for the right side of the rear bench seat is carried out in a similar manner.
Move the left side of the rear seat as far forward as possible. Fold the seat back forward. Unscrew screw "1" (6 Nm) and disconnect gas strut "2" from slider "3".
Caution: When disconnecting the gas strut "2", the backrest must be folded forward. In this position, there is no force on the gas strut.
Fold the backrest back again. Remove the upholstery fastening strips "4" from the seat frame along the perimeter from the underside of the seat.
Remove upholstery "1" and cushion "3" from the seat frame. Fold the upholstery up around the perimeter. Remove staples "2" and remove the upholstery from the cushion.
Instructions: The brackets "2" are destroyed when removed. They must be replaced with new ones when reassembling. Use the pliers -VAG 1634- for this.
Removal and installation the seat back upholstery and cushion
Instructions: The removal and installation work for the left backrest is described below. The removal and installation work for the right backrest is carried out in a similar manner.
Remove the left side of the rear bench seat; you do not need to remove the right side back cushion. Fold the seat back forward.
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Remove the cargo flooring from the vehicle.
Caution: The pad "3" is secured with two springs. When removing the pad, the second mechanic must press it down.
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Unscrew screw "4" (6 Nm) and disconnect gas strut "5" from slider "6".
Caution: When disconnecting the gas strut "5", the backrest must be folded forward. In this position, there is no force on the gas strut.
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Fold the backrest back again. Unlock the "arrow" locks and detach the seat belt outlet opening trim "2".
Instructions: The design of the seat belt outlet opening trim "2" does not provide for re-fixing, therefore a new trim must be installed during assembly.
Loosen screw "7" (40 Nm) and disconnect seat belt eyelet "6" from the seat. Pull the seat belt forward.
Instructions: When installing, do not pass the eyelet through the ISOFIX brackets.
Remove strips "3" and "4" from the mounting sockets "5" on the backrest frame along the perimeter. Fold up the upholstery "1" on the sides. Remove all staples "8".
Instructions: The "8" brackets are destroyed when removed. They must be replaced with new ones when reassembling. Use the pliers -VAG 1634- for this.
Remove upholstery "1" and cushion "2" from the back frame.
Removal and installation a hatch for transporting long loads with an armrest
Move the left side of the rear seat as far forward as possible. Press the release button and remove the headrest "3" from the module of the hatch for transporting long loads. Unscrew the screw "1" (20 Nm). Fold the armrest "2" forward, as shown in the figure (approximately 50°) "arrow A". With an upward movement "arrow B" remove the armrest from the socket in the backrest.
Instructions: Armrest "2" can be removed and installed only in the position shown in the figure.
Removal and installation the upholstery and cushion of the overhead compartment module with armrest
Disconnect the cushion "7" from the armrest. Using a small screwdriver, remove the two plugs "8". Unscrew the two screws "9" (2.5 Nm). Unlock the locks in the armrest and remove the storage compartment "6" by moving it upwards.
Instructions: When installing, pass opening loop "5" through storage compartment "6".
From the back side, remove all the trim strips "arrows" from the mounting sockets "2" of the armrest frame. Remove the trim "4" and the cushion "3" from the armrest frame. Remove the upholstery from the cushion, turning it inside out.
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