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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing backrest release mechanism

This page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 backrest release mechanism — remove the backrest cover and padding, pull the operating lever upward, then detach the connecting Bowden cable.

Removing
–  Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter.
   
–  Pull operating lever -1- upwards and unscrew bolt -2-.
–  Push mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism -4- upwards -arrow- and detach connecting Bowden cable -3-.
–  Release retaining lugs -5- of backrest release mechanism.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Specified torques
  → Chapter „Assembly overview - backrest release mechanism and entry assistance“
  → Chapter „Assembly overview - front backrest“
  → Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“
 

Removing and installing backrest release mechanism

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    Removing and installing backrest release mechanism — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 backrest release mechanism?
    Remove backrest cover and padding, pull the lever up, unbolt it, push the mounting bracket aside and withdraw the mechanism.
    Removing and installing trim for backrest release mechanism
    Removing –  Pull operating lever -1- upwards -arrow A-. –  Insert flat-bladed screwdriver between tr ...

    Removing and installing connecting Bowden cable
    Removing –  Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter.     ...