Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 802

support - 4 - with Velcro straps.

Installing

- Installation is reverse of removal.

Note:

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If new backrest cover is not supplied with two tension
wires, se must be determined and replaced.

Caution!

tensioning wires in seat must be replaced on all
vehicles installed with side airbags!

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- Determine backrest version.

- Determine corresponding tension wire - 1 - according to
following table.

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If new backrest cover is supplied without upholstery
wires - 2 - , use upholstery wires from old backrest
cover.

Overview of tension wires

Backrest version

Part number

Tensioning wire color code

Basis/Comfort without lumbar support

1J0 881 883 A

-

Comfort with lumbar support

1J0 881 883 B

red

Sport without lumbar support

1J0 881 883 C

blue

Sport with lumbar support

1J0 881 883 D

green

Front backrest cover and upholstery,
removing and installing (Golf R32)

Note:

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Removal and installation is described for left front
seat. same instructions apply for removal and
installation for right front seat.

Removing

- Switch ignition off.

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- Disconnect vehicle battery

Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 27,

disconnecting and connecting battery

- Remove front seat

72-1, Front seats, removing and

installing

.

- Remove front backrest

72-1, Front backrest, removing

and installing

.

- Open beading strip - 2 - and - 3 - .

- Pull center part of backrest - 1 - out of
three mounts in backrest frame - 4 - and
disconnect harness connectors for seat
heater.

Note:

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After installation, check wher
securing clips - 5 - are engaged
correctly into mounts - 4 - .

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- Remove operating lever - 3 - .

- Unclip panel - 2 - from backrest.

Note:

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Before installing retaining clips - 1 -
and operating lever - 3 - , check for
damage and replace if necessary.

- Cut through all cushion clips - 5 - .

Note:

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Cushion clips are destroyed upon
removing, y must be replaced during
installation.

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