Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual — part 437

– Only loosen the cover and cushion near the release cable

-1-. Refer to

⇒ “2.4 Rear Seat Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and

Installing”, page 419

.

– Unclip the connecting piece -2- with the release cable -1- from

the backrest frame in direction of -arrow A-.

– Unclip the release cable -1- from the bracket -arrow B-.
– Push the release cable -1- out of the cable bracket -arrow C-

for the rear seat backrest locking mechanism -3-.

– Disengage the pin for the release cable -1- from the rear seat

backrest locking mechanism -3- and remove the release cable

-1-.

Vehicle-Side Release Cable
– Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to

⇒ “6.12 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing

and Installing”, page 289

.

– Remove the actuator for backrest remote release. Refer to

⇒ “3.18 Actuator for Rear Seat Backrest Remote Release,

Removing and Installing”, page 394

.

– Unclip the release cable -1- from the brackets -2- on the lug‐

gage compartment side trim panel and remove.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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Special Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Trim Release Lever - T10039-

♦ Window Release Tool - T10236-

♦ Hook Tool - T40207-

♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-

♦ Torque Wrench 1410 - VAG1410-

♦ Pop Rivet Pliers - VAG1753B-

♦ Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm - VAG1783-

♦ Feeler Gauge - VAS5301/10-
♦ Engine And Transmission Holder - VAS6095-