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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Separating and connecting Bowden cable for remote release mechanism for seat backrest

This page covers separating and connecting the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 remote backrest release Bowden cable on the left side (right is analogous) — fold down the rear seat backrest first, then unclip the cover.

  Note
The separating and connecting procedures are described for the left side of the vehicle. The separating and connecting procedures on the right side are analogous.
   
Detaching
–  Fold down rear seat backrest.
–  Unclip cover -1- from rear seat backrest.
 

Separating and connecting Bowden cable for remote release mechanism for seat backrest

–  Pull Bowden cable -1- out of cable support bracket -2-.
–  Remove pin -3- of Bowden cable from mounting -4- in connecting piece.
–  Thread Bowden cable -1- out of rear seat backrest -arrow-.
 

Separating and connecting Bowden cable for remote release mechanism for seat backrest

Connecting
The Bowden cables are connected in reverse order. Observe the following while doing so:
  Note
The backrest cover must be secured all-round by cover -1-.
 

Separating and connecting Bowden cable for remote release mechanism for seat backrest

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    Separating and connecting Bowden cable for remote release mechanism for seat backrest — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

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