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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing handle for seat height adjustment

Note: the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 seat height adjustment handle can be renewed with the front seat still installed — this page gives the correct technique to avoid damaging the tab that holds it to the lever.

  Note
The handle for seat height adjustment can be renewed with front seat installed.
Removing
  Note
  •   Remove handle for seat height adjustment as described. Do not knock handle for seat height adjustment off lever.
  •   If the tab is damaged when the handle for seat height adjustment is removed, the handle cannot be refitted. The handle for seat height adjustment has to be renewed then.
   
–  Pull handle for seat height adjustment -1- as far as possible upwards and hold it in this position.
–  Guide a small screwdriver through handle for seat height adjustment -1- and trim -2- up to catch -3-.
–  Push locking lug -3- inwards using screwdriver.
–  Simultaneously pull handle for seat height adjustment -1- in -direction of arrow- off lever -4-.
Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
–  Check retaining clip -3- for damage and ensure it is properly seated on lever -4-.
–  Slide handle for seat height adjustment -1- onto lever -4- until it engages.
–  After installing, ensure that retaining clip -4- is properly engaged.
–  Check firm seating by pulling on it.
  Removing and installing handle for seat height adjustment

    Questions & answers

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