WARNING
| Ensure backrest is locked in position (default
position), otherwise it can tilt forwards in an
uncontrolled manner. |
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Remove backrest cover and backrest padding
→ Chapter. |
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| Following conditions must be fulfilled when adjusting: |
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Backrest release mechanism -2-
is at lower stop (backrest locked in position). |
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Swing mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism
-1- upwards until distance
-a- = 2 … 4 mm exists between stop
surface of backrest frame -arrow A-
and stop of mounting bracket -arrow B-. |
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Locate mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism in
this position, e.g. with an angled metal rod. |
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Adjust Bowden cables on both Bowden cable adjusters
-1 and 2-. |
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Turn upper part of adjuster -3-
and lower part of adjuster -4- in
opposite directions to each other in order to adjust Bowden
cables. |
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Adjust Bowden cables so that there is no play and they are
free of stress. |
 Note
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The figure shows only one side of latch. |
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Bowden cables -1- must not be
preloaded on backrest release mechanism
-2- when adjusting. |
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Perform functional check of backrest release mechanism after
adjusting Bowden cables. |
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Check routing of Bowden cable or readjust cable if locking
mechanism does not release or only partially releases. |
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Questions & answers
Adjusting Bowden cable for backrest release mechanism — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I adjust the Golf Mk7 backrest release Bowden cable?
WARNING: ensure the backrest is locked first. Remove the backrest cover and padding, adjust the cable length and check that the release lever operates smoothly.
Note
The left and right Bowden cables cannot be renewed
individually.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Removing
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Remove front seat
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Secure front seat on seat repair stand
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