Service

Workshop Manual
Passat 2011 ➤
Passat Variant 2011 ➤
General body repairs, interior
Edition 01.2015

Service Department. Technical Information

 Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

Repair Group
68 - Interior equipment
69 - Passenger protection
70 - Trim, insulation
72 - Seat frames
74 - Seat - padding, covers

Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
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Contents

68 - Interior equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Removing and installing interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Bonding on retaining plate for interior mirror without rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Removing and installing interior mirror with rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Bonding on retaining plate for interior mirror with rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5 Removing and installing interior mirror in vehicles with a multifunction camera . . . . . . . . 4
2 Compartments, covers and trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Removing and installing centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Removing and installing footwell trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Removing and installing front ashtray/storage tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Removing and installing Infotainment surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.6 Removing and installing “Climatronic/Climatic” cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.7 Removing and installing rear trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.8 Removing and installing centre console air duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.9 Removing and installing centre console compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.10 Removing and installing centre console extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.11 Removing and installing centre console armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.12 Removing and installing armrest compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.13 Removing and installing upper part of armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.14 Removing and installing dash panel end trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.15 Removing and installing steering column trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.16 Removing and installing glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.17 Removing and installing glove compartment lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.18 Removing and installing footwell cover on driver side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.19 Removing and installing dash panel trim, front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.20 Removing and installing dash panel insert trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.21 Removing and installing analogue clock holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.22 Removing and installing analogue clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.23 Removing and installing trim on driver side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.24 Removing and installing spectacles holder in moulded headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.25 Removing and installing spectacles holder in moulded headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.26 Removing and installing single sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.27 Removing and installing double sun visor (Saloon and Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.28 Removing and installing permit/pass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3 Sill panel mouldings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.1 Removing and installing sill panel mouldings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.2 Removing and installing wheel housing liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4 Grab handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.1 Removing and installing roof grab handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5 Rear shelf/roller sunblind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.1 Removing and installing rear shelf (Saloon with no roller sunblind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.2 Removing and installing rear shelf (Saloon with roller sunblind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.3 Removing and installing roller sunblind (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.4 Removing and installing sunblind on rear door trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6 Net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.1 Removing and installing net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.2 Removing and installing net partition mountings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

69 - Passenger protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
1 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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1.1 General safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units
(pyrotechnic components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
1.2 Special instructions for belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
1.3 Storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units
(pyrotechnic components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
1.4 Removing and installing front seat belts (Saloon and Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
1.5 Removing and installing front belt height adjuster (Saloon and Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
1.6 Removing and installing front belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
1.7 Removing and installing rear outer seat belts with belt tensioner (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
1.8 Removing and installing rear outer seat belts with no belt tensioner (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . 71
1.9 Removing and installing rear outer seat belts with belt tensioner (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
1.10 Removing and installing rear outer seat belts with no belt tensioner (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . 76
1.11 Removing and installing middle, rear seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
1.12 Removing and installing rear double belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
2 Inspecting seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
2.1 Points to check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
3 Checking child seat anchors (ISOFIX) after an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
3.1 Points to check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
4 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.2 Overview of locations - airbag systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
4.3 General safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units
(pyrotechnic components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
4.4 Special instructions for driver and front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.5 Special instructions for curtain airbag modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.6 Storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units
(pyrotechnic components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.7 Deactivating the airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.8 Renewing airbag units following an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.9 Removing and installing airbag control unit J234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.10 Removing and installing driver airbag unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.11 Removing and installing airbag coil connector and return spring with slip ring F138 . . . . 97
4.12 Removing and installing front passenger airbag unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
4.13 Removing and installing front side-airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
4.14 Removing and installing rear side-airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
4.15 Removing and installing curtain airbag (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
4.16 Removing and installing curtain airbag (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
4.17 Removing and installing seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128 . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
4.18 Adapting components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5 Crash sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.2 Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side G283 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.3 Removing and installing side-airbag crash sensor, driver side G179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
5.4 Removing and installing side-airbag crash sensor, front passenger side G180 . . . . . . . . 115
5.5 Removing and installing rear side-airbag crash sensor, driver side G256 . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
5.6 Removing and installing rear side-airbag crash sensor, front passenger side G257 . . . . 119

70 - Trim, insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

1 Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
1.2 Removing and installing dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
1.3 Removing and installing assembly carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
2 Door trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
2.2 Removing and installing door trim at front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
2.3 Removing and installing rear door trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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2.4 Removing and installing sunblind on rear door trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

2.5 Removing and installing front door trim cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
3 Pillar trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
3.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
3.2 Removing and installing upper trim for A-pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
3.3 Removing and installing middle trim for A-pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
3.4 Removing and installing lower trim for A-pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
3.5 Removing and installing upper B-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
3.6 Removing and installing lower trim for B-pillar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
3.7 Removing and installing C-pillar trim, Saloon (vehicles without sunblind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
3.8 Removing and installing C-pillar trim, Saloon (vehicles with sunblind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
3.9 Removing and installing C-pillar trim (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
3.10 Removing and installing D-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
4 Rear lid trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
4.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
4.2 Removing and installing warning triangle bracket (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
4.3 Removing and installing rear lid trim (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
4.4 Removing and installing window frame trim (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
4.5 Removing and installing rear lid trim (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
4.6 Removing and installing warning triangle bracket (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
5 Load and luggage compartment trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
5.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
5.2 Removing and installing lock carrier cover (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
5.3 Removing and installing lock carrier cover (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
5.4 Removing and installing load and luggage compartment floor covering (Estate) . . . . . . . . 166
5.5 Removing and installing left side trim of luggage compartment (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
5.6 Removing and installing right side trim of luggage compartment (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
5.7 Removing and installing left side trim of luggage compartment (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
5.8 Removing and installing right side trim of luggage compartment (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
6 Passat Estate rail system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
6.1 Removing and installing retaining rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
6.2 Removing and installing retainer and carrier for rail system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
7 Roof trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
7.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
7.2 Removing and installing roof end strip (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
7.3 Removing and installing roof end strip (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
7.4 Lowering and installing moulded headliner (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
7.5 Removing and installing moulded headliner (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
7.6 Removing and installing moulded headliner (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
7.7 Removing and installing roof insulation/reinforcement (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

72 - Seat frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

1 Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
1.2 Removing and installing front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
1.3 Removing and installing trim on tunnel side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
1.4 Removing and installing seat (electric) trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
1.5 Removing and installing seat (electric) trim and holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
1.6 Removing and installing seat (part electric) trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
1.7 Removing and installing seat height adjuster unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
1.8 Removing and installing backrest adjustment wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
1.9 Removing and installing lumbar adjustment lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
1.10 Removing and installing seat height adjuster handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
1.11 Removing and installing seat (manually height adjustable) trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

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1.12 Removing and installing lever for seat height adjuster handle and retainer for seat trim
(manually height-adjustable and partially electric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
1.13 Removing and installing front seat backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
1.14 Removing and installing lumbar support (2-way, manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
1.15 Removing and installing lumbar support (4-way, electric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
1.16 Removing and installing head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
1.17 Removing and installing seat ventilation switch E655 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
1.18 Removing and installing front seat fan V268 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
1.19 Removing and installing front seat backrest fan V269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
2 Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
2.2 Removing and installing bench seat (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
2.3 Removing and installing bench seat (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
2.4 Detaching and connecting Bowden cable of rear backrest folding mechanism . . . . . . . . 233
2.5 Removing and installing left backrest segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
2.6 Removing and installing right backrest segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
2.7 Removing and installing side padding with side-airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
2.8 Removing and installing side padding with no side-airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
2.9 Removing and installing centre armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
2.10 Removing and installing centre armrest drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

74 - Seat - padding, covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

1 Front seat covers and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
1.2 Removing and installing front seat cushion cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
1.3 Removing and installing front seat backrest cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
1.4 Renewing heater elements of seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
2 Rear seat covers and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
2.2 Removing and installing bench seat cover and padding (Saloon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
2.3 Removing and installing bench seat cover and padding (Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
2.4 Removing and installing cover and padding for bench seat with integrated child seat . . . . 262
2.5 Removing and installing push button with trim for adjusting mechanism of child seat . . . . 267
2.6 Removing and installing right backrest cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
2.7 Removing and installing left backrest cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

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68 – Interior equipment
1 Interior mirror
(VRL007649; Edition 01.2015)

1.1 Removing and installing interior mirror

1.1.1 Removing
– Turn interior mirror -1- anti-clockwise through 90° -arrow- and
release it from adhesive plate -2-.

1.1.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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1.2 Bonding on retaining plate for interior

mirror without rain sensor

1.2.1 Materials:
♦ Glass-metal adhesive kit “D 000 703 A1” (standard interior
mirror)

1.2.2 Tools:
1 - Glass scraper (commercially available)
2 - Blade (commercially available)
– Remove retaining plate from mirror base.
– Remove PUR adhesive from mirror base using a wire brush.
– Grind off the three spacer protrusions on bonding surface. To
do this, use sandpaper (360/400 grain) laid on flat surface.
– Keep sanded surface clean and free of grease.
– Scrape down PUR adhesive material and primer down to ce‐
ramic layer on windscreen using glass scraper.
– Clean bonding area with adhesive remover D 002 000 10 or
cleaning solution D 009 401 04.

WARNING

Do not damage ceramic coating. Scratches will remain per‐

manently visible.

– Cut nylon mesh fabric exactly to size of mirror base.

Note

Wear hand protection (rubber gloves).

– Apply adhesive evenly and smoothly to base of mirror.

– Lay nylon mesh fabric on base of mirror.
– Apply further adhesive to nylon mesh fabric by dabbing with
tube.
Only 30 seconds is available from laying nylon mesh fabric on
adhesive to pressing base onto windscreen.
– Press base of mirror firmly (do not use force) against wind‐
screen for 15 seconds.
– Remove excess adhesive with a cloth.

Note

Interior mirror can be installed after 15 minutes.

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1.3 Removing and installing interior mirror

with rain sensor

1.3.1 Removing
– If vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor, switch off ignition.
– Using removal wedge - 3409- , release fastener -1- of right
cover cap -2-.
– Release left -3- and right cover caps -2- from mirror base.
– Slide interior mirror carefully along windscreen and then down‐
wards out of mounting.
– Disconnect connector -4-.

1.3.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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1.4 Bonding on retaining plate for interior

mirror with rain sensor
The following repair procedure avoids the old procedure, renew‐
ing the windscreen.
At the same time, it is also possible to reuse the old mirror base
which has fallen off.

1.4.1 Preparing windscreen

– All adhesive and primer residue must be removed from the
ceramic pre-coating.
– Clean adhesive surface with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
– Adhere to flash-off period of at least 10 minutes.
– Apply glass/paint primer D 009 200 02.
– Flash-off period up to bonding: minimum of 10 minutes to
maximum of 1 hour.

1.4.2 Preparing detached or new mirror base

– Mechanically remove adhesive remains (applies only for a
mirror base which has become detached).
– Prepare adhesive surface by sanding down with wet fine em‐
ery paper (800-1200 grade) until water does not run off surface
to be bonded.
– Then clean with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.

1.4.3 Bonding mirror base

– Apply 2K polyurethane adhesive D 180 KD2 A1 directly to
prepared and cleaned mirror base bonding surface.
– Adhesive bead diameter: approx. 2.5...3 mm.
– Press mirror base into position on prepared windscreen im‐
mediately after applying adhesive to base.
– Align mirror base in position on ceramic pre-coat surface and
secure with adhesive tape.

1.4.4 Cleaning and removing excessive ad‐

hesive
– Carefully remove adhesive tape 30 - 60 minutes after attach‐
ing mirror base.
– Carefully remove the excessive but still soft adhesive with aid
of a spatula.
– Then remove the excessive adhesive completely using a cloth
or primer applicator soaked in cleaning solution.

1.4.5 Installing rain sensor and mirror

– Mirror can be fitted 2.5 hours after attaching mirror base.

1.5 Removing and installing interior mirror in

vehicles with a multifunction camera

1.5.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.

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– Lightly squeeze the cover cap (mirror base) -2- at the sides
where the catches are and pull the cap off carefully.
– Pull cover of multifunction camera -1- off carefully.
– Slide interior mirror carefully along windscreen and then down‐
wards out of mounting.
– Detach connector from interior mirror.

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1.5.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2 Compartments, covers and trims

2.1 Tools

2.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-
♦ Front end hook - 3370-

2.2 Removing and installing centre console

Note

For a better overview, the seats are not shown in the following
illustrations; it is not necessary to remove the seats.

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2.2.1 Removing
– Remove footwell trim ⇒ page 9
– Remove front ashtray or front storage tray ⇒ page 10
– Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12
– Remove cover for “Climatronic/Climatic”, ⇒ page 13
Air conditioning system with manual regulation “Climatic”
Remove controls for heater and air conditioning system Climatic
⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioning
system with manual controls, Climatic; Removing and installing
controls for heater and air conditioning system, Climatic .
Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic”
– Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- together with Climatronic control unit -
J255- ⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Climatronic air conditioning system with automatic regulation;
Removing and installing operating and display unit for Clima‐
tronic air conditioning system - E87- with Climatronic control
unit - J255-
– Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 .
– Remove the two bolts -1-.
– Remove the two nuts -2-.

Note

To remove the bolts -4-, -6-,-7- and -8-, the seats must be moved accordingly.

– Caps -3- and -5- are discontinued.

– Bolts -4- and -6- are discontinued.
– Remove bolts -7- and -8-.
– Raise centre console in rear area.
Vehicles with AUX in socket in centre console
– Remove AUX In socket ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Aux
In socket
– Release centre console from centring elements -9- in dash
panel.

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2.2.2 Installing
– Place centre console in the two centring elements -9- of the
dash panel.

Note

Check that the heater and air conditioner ducting -10- is correctly fitted to the heater and air conditioner ducting
in the centre console.

Vehicles with AUX in socket in centre console

– Install AUX In socket ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Aux In
socket
– Tighten centre console with the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).
– Secure centre console in rear area using the two nuts -2- (6
Nm).
– Caps -3- and -5- are discontinued.
– Bolts -4- and -6- are discontinued.

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– Secure centre console in middle, side area using the two bolts
-7- and -8- (1.5 Nm).

Further installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

2.3 Removing and installing footwell trim

Note

♦ Removal and installation is described for the left-hand side.

Apply the same instructions for removal and installation on the
right as appropriate.
♦ For reasons of clarity, the steering wheel, parts of the gear
selector system and the driver's seat are not shown in the di‐
agram.

2.3.1 Removing
– Using a small screwdriver, unclip cover -1-.
– Remove the bolt -2- (1.5 Nm).

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– Pull out trim from mountings in centre console

-arrows A, B and C-.
– Pull out trim in area of front guide -3- from mounting in footwell
-4- -arrow-.

2.3.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.4 Removing and installing front ashtray/

storage tray

2.4.1 Removing

Note

When visible components (switches, covers, trims etc.) are to be

removed or installed, use standard adhesive tape to cover the
areas which levering tools ( removal wedge - 3409- ) will come
into contact with.

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– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and then dis‐
engage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
– Unclip gear lever boot and remove from centre console up‐
wards ⇒ Power transmission; Rep. gr. 34 .
– Carefully lever trim -1- off upwards.

– Remove securing bolts -arrows-.

– In the area where the securing bolts are mounted -arrows-,
push back the corresponding locking lug.
– Lever the button module on the front passenger side -1- and
the button module on the driver side -2- upwards and out of
the centre console, and then swivel them to the side.

Note

The heater or air conditioner controls are not shown in the illustration.

– Pull out ashtray insert -1- or storage tray -2-.

– Unscrew the two bolts -3- and -4- (1.5 Nm).
– Pull out ashtray -5- or storage tray -6- from centre console and
separate wiring harness if necessary.

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2.4.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.5 Removing and installing Infotainment

surround

Note

Surrounding components are not fully shown in the illustration.

2.5.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Using removal wedge - 3409- , carefully prise trim -1- out of
fasteners in dash panel.
– Disconnect wiring harness from button for hazard lights -
E229- .

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2.5.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.6 Removing and installing “Climatronic/

Climatic” cover

Note

♦ Removal and installation of the cover is described for vehicles

with “Climatronic” system.
♦ On vehicles with “Climatic” system, apply the same instruc‐
tions for removal and installation as appropriate.
♦ Surrounding components are not fully shown in the illustration.

2.6.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12
– Pull out cover -1- from mountings in dash panel.

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– Detach connector of “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator

lamp -2-.

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2.6.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.7 Removing and installing rear trim

2.7.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
Vehicles with AC/DC converter with socket, 12 V-230 V - U13-
– Lever out trim -1- from mountings and unbolt the two bolts
-2- (1.5 Nm).
Vehicles with storage tray
– Open storage tray -3- and unbolt the two bolts -4- (1.5 Nm).
All vehicles
– Pull out rear trim from mountings in dash panel.

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– Depending on vehicle equipment level, separate wiring har‐

nesses from rear trim -5-.

2.7.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.8 Removing and installing centre console

air duct

2.8.1 Removing
– Remove footwell trim ⇒ page 9
– Remove front ashtray or front storage tray ⇒ page 10
– Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12
– Remove cover for “Climatronic/Climatic”, ⇒ page 13
Air conditioning system with manual regulation “Climatic”
Remove controls for heater and air conditioning system Climatic
⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioning

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system with manual controls, Climatic; Removing and installing

controls for heater and air conditioning system, Climatic .
Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic”
– Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- together with Climatronic control unit -
J255- ⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Climatronic air conditioning system with automatic regulation;
Removing and installing operating and display unit for Clima‐
tronic air conditioning system - E87- with Climatronic control
unit - J255-
– Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 .
– Remove centre console ⇒ page 6
– Unscrew the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm) and pull out front air duct
-2- from rear air duct -3-.

2.8.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.9 Removing and installing centre console

compartment

2.9.1 Removing
– Remove footwell trim ⇒ page 9
– Remove front ashtray or front storage tray ⇒ page 10
– Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12
– Remove cover for “Climatronic/Climatic”, ⇒ page 13
Air conditioning system with manual regulation “Climatic”
Remove controls for heater and air conditioning system Climatic
⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioning
system with manual controls, Climatic; Removing and installing
controls for heater and air conditioning system, Climatic .
Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic”
– Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- together with Climatronic control unit -
J255- ⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Climatronic air conditioning system with automatic regulation;
Removing and installing operating and display unit for Clima‐
tronic air conditioning system - E87- with Climatronic control
unit - J255-
– Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 .
– Remove centre console ⇒ page 6
– Remove centre console air duct ⇒ page 15
– Remove the six bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).
– Lower storage tray -2- slightly in front area.
– Slide storage tray forwards and remove downwards out of
centre console -arrow-.

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2.9.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.10 Removing and installing centre console

extension

2.10.1 Removing
– Remove footwell trim ⇒ page 9
– Remove front ashtray or front storage tray ⇒ page 10
– Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12
– Remove cover for “Climatronic/Climatic”, ⇒ page 13
Air conditioning system with manual regulation “Climatic”
Remove controls for heater and air conditioning system Climatic
⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioning
system with manual controls, Climatic; Removing and installing
controls for heater and air conditioning system, Climatic .

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Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic”

– Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- together with Climatronic control unit -
J255- ⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Climatronic air conditioning system with automatic regulation;
Removing and installing operating and display unit for Clima‐
tronic air conditioning system - E87- with Climatronic control
unit - J255-
– Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 .
– Remove centre console ⇒ page 6
– Remove centre console air duct ⇒ page 15
– Remove storage compartment in centre console ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove bolts -1- and -2-.
– Pull out extension of centre console -3- upwards from mount‐
ings in centre console.

2.10.2 Installing
– Insert centre console extension in centre console from above.

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Note

When joining parts together, ensure that all guides tabs -1- and
centring elements -2- locate in the relevant openings.

– Screw centre console extension in place with the two bolts re‐
spectively -3- and -4- (1.5 Nm).
– Insert centre console extension in centre console from above.

Note

When joining parts together, ensure that all guides tabs -1- and
centring elements -2- locate in the relevant openings.

– Screw centre console extension in place with the two bolts re‐
spectively -3- and -4- (1.5 Nm).

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2.11 Removing and installing centre console

armrest

2.11.1 Removing
– Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 .
– Remove two bolts each -6- and -7- (1.5 Nm).
Vehicles with preparation for telephone
– Release connector -9- from armrest carrier -8- and separate
them.
– Release both fasteners -4- and unclip trim -3-.
– Pull out armrest -5- from armrest carrier -8- -arrow- until wiring
harness -2- is accessible.
– Thread wiring harness -2- through opening in compartment in
centre console -1-.
All vehicles
– Pull out armrest -5- from armrest carrier -arrow-.

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2.11.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.12 Removing and installing armrest com‐

partment

2.12.1 Removing
– Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 .
– Remove centre console armrest ⇒ page 21 .
– Open compartment -1-.
– Press fasteners -3- and -4- inwards and pull compartment out
of mounting -2- -arrows-.

– Lever off retaining clips -1- from support -2- using a small
screwdriver.
– Pull support -3- off joint.

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2.12.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.13 Removing and installing upper part of

armrest

2.13.1 Removing
– Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 .
– Remove centre console armrest ⇒ page 21 .
Vehicles with preparation for telephone
– Remove armrest compartment (it is not necessary to remove
support for compartment) ⇒ page 22 .
All vehicles

Note

The cover -4- will be destroyed during removal. It must be renewed during installation.

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– Using a small screwdriver, release cover -4- from armrest -2-

-arrows-.
– Using removal wedge - 3409- , lever cover -4- out of fasteners
in upper part of armrest -1-, beginning at armrest joint.
– Swing cover -4- forwards out of upper part of armrest -1-.
– Remove bolts -3- and remove upper part of armrest.

2.13.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.14 Removing and installing dash panel end

trims

2.14.1 Removing
– Prise cover on right side of dash panel -1- out of fasteners
using removal wedge - 3409- .

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– Prise cover on left side of dash panel -2- out of fasteners using
removal wedge - 3409- .

2.14.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.15 Removing and installing steering col‐

umn trim

2.15.1 Removing

Note

For greater clarity, steering wheel is not shown in figure.

• Steering wheel in straight-ahead position

– Turn steering wheel 90 degrees to left.
– Release upper steering column trim -1- from mountings in
lower steering column trim -2- using removal wedge - 3409- .

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– If necessary, unclip upper steering column trim from gap cover

-3-.
– Unscrew left bolt -4- (1.5 Nm).
– Turn steering wheel 180° towards right.
– Unscrew right bolt -4- (1.5 Nm).
– Remove lower screw -4- (1.5 Nm).
– Unclips lower steering column trim -2- from mountings, and
remove foam element -5- if necessary.

2.15.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.16 Removing and installing glove compart‐

ment

2.16.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.

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– Unbolt the 7 bolts -1-, -2- and -3- (1.5 Nm).

– Insert a small screwdriver in opening in lower end of glove
compartment -arrow- and thereby release locking mechanism.
– Release glove compartment from dash panel.
– If vehicle is equipped with glove compartment cooling, dis‐
connect air conditioning duct from glove compartment.
– Disconnect wiring harness from light and contact switch.
– If vehicle is equipped with a footwell light, disconnect wiring
harness from light.
– In vehicles equipped with front passenger airbag deactivation,
disconnect wiring harness from key switch.

2.16.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.17 Removing and installing glove compart‐

ment lock cylinder

2.17.1 Removing
– Open glove compartment.

Note

Separate removal of lock cylinder -1- is not possible; release button -2- must be renewed.

– Unbolt bolt -3- and pull release button -2- out of glove com‐
partment flap.

2.17.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.18 Removing and installing footwell cover

on driver side

2.18.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).
– Detach cover from mountings and separate wiring harness
from footwell light if fitted.
– Operate the two locking devices -arrows- and pull diagnostic
connector out of cover.

2.18.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.19 Removing and installing dash panel

trim, front passenger side

2.19.1 Removing
• Glove compartment open
• CD changer open (if fitted)
– Using wedge - T10383/1- , unclip trim -1- at sides first.
– Using a long screwdriver, slightly push metal tab on inside of
trim upwards from below.
– Carefully release trim -1- from dash panel.

2.19.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.20 Removing and installing dash panel in‐

sert trim

2.20.1 Removing

Note

For reasons of clarity, the steering wheel and the steering column trim are not shown in the illustration.

– Lever out trim -1- from mountings in area of retainers using

removal wedge - 3409- .

2.20.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.21 Removing and installing analogue clock

holder

2.21.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove Infotainment trim ⇒ page 12 .
– Remove dash panel insert trim ⇒ page 31 .
– Remove dash panel trim, front passenger side ⇒ page 30 .
– Remove analogue clock ⇒ page 33 .

Note

For reasons of clarity, some surrounding components are not or only partly shown in the illustration.

– Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).

– Pull holder for analogue clock -2- out of dash panel.

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2.21.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.22 Removing and installing analogue clock

2.22.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12 .
– Remove dash panel insert trim ⇒ page 31 .
– Remove dash panel trim, front passenger side ⇒ page 30 .
– Carefully prise analogue clock -1- out from dash panel using
wedge - 3409- and disconnect connector.

2.22.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.23 Removing and installing trim on driver

side

2.23.1 Removing
– Remove left-hand dash panel side cover ⇒ page 24 .
– Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12
– Remove dash panel insert trim ⇒ page 31
– Remove the two side bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).
– Press light switch inwards onto stop, turn clockwise until ver‐
tical, then pull out and separate wiring harness.
– Remove the bolt -2- (1.5 Nm).
– Remove the two bolts -3- (1.5 Nm).
– Remove the two bolts -4- (1.5 Nm).
– Release trim from dash panel.
– Disconnect connectors from headlight range control.
– Separate wiring harness from ignition switch.

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2.23.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.24 Removing and installing spectacles

holder in moulded headliner

2.24.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove front interior and reading lights ⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof headliner .
– Remove spectacles holder -1- ⇒ page 36 .

Note

In the Passat Estate with panorama roof, a cover is fitted instead of a spectacles holder. Unclip the cover
carefully.

– Unscrew the two rear bolts -2- (2 Nm).

– Unscrew the two front bolts -3- (2 Nm).
– Pull out console -4- from reinforcement frame in moulded
headliner -5-.

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2.24.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.25 Removing and installing spectacles

holder in moulded headliner
Removing

Note

♦ For reasons of clarity, spectacles holder is shown removed.

♦ To remove spectacles holder, 4 locking tabs must be unlocked
simultaneously using a small screwdriver.

– Open spectacles holder.

Two slots -arrows- are located on top side of spectacles holder.
– In the left slot, unlock locking tabs -1- and -2-.
– In the right slot, unlock locking tabs -3- and -4-.
– Remove spectacles holder from console in moulded headliner.

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Installing
– Insert spectacles holder into console and engage.

2.26 Removing and installing single sun vi‐

sors

Note

Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

2.26.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove front and rear interior and reading lights ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof headliner
– Remove spectacles holder together with console in moulded
headliner ⇒ page 35
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 143 .
– Remove front roof grab handles ⇒ page 48

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– Using a small screwdriver, open cover caps -1- and -2-.

– Unscrew bolts -3- and -4- (2 Nm).
– Pull sun visor bearing -6- out of mounting.
– Carefully pull sun visor bearing -5- out of mounting.
– Hold sun visor by hand and lower headliner slightly. Slide out
connector of flat wire from retaining clip in moulded headliner.
– Carefully push connector out through opening in moulded
headliner; only push until connector is just beneath moulded
headliner when doing this.

Note

Do not pull connector out any further, as excess wiring harness (flat cable) length is limited and it may tear off.

– Separate connector.

2.26.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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Note

When installing sun visor, bond felt strip (part number

533.863.288.A) over connector.

– Using a side cutter, remove -hatched areas- from connector

-1- of flat cable coming out of opening in roof cross member.

Caution

To prevent a possible short circuit, do not damage the middle,

vertical projection of connector must not be damaged when
trimming the connector.

– The bonded connector must be pushed horizontally between

the roof cross member and the moulded headliner, opposite
to direction of normal travel. Doing this, ensure that
-hatched area- of connector is facing upwards.

2.27 Removing and installing double sun vi‐

sor (Saloon and Estate)

Note

Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

2.27.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove front and rear interior and reading lights ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof headliner
– Remove spectacles holder together with console in moulded
headliner ⇒ page 35
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 143 .
– Remove front roof grab handles ⇒ page 48
– Using a small screwdriver, open cover caps -1- and -2-.
– Unscrew bolts -3- and -4- (2 Nm).
– Carefully pull sun visor bearing -5- out of mounting.
– Hold sun visor by hand and lower headliner slightly. Slide out
connector of flat wire from retaining clip in moulded headliner.

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– Carefully push connector out through opening in moulded

headliner; only push until connector is just beneath moulded
headliner when doing this.

Note

Do not pull connector out any further, as excess wiring harness (flat cable) length is limited and it may tear off.

– Separate connector.

2.27.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

When installing sun visor, bond felt strip (part number

533.863.288.A) over connector.

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– Using a side cutter, remove -hatched areas- from connector

-1- of flat cable coming out of opening in roof cross member.

Caution

To prevent a possible short circuit, do not damage the middle,

vertical projection of connector must not be damaged when
trimming the connector.

– The bonded connector must be pushed horizontally between

the roof cross member and the moulded headliner, opposite
to direction of normal travel. Doing this, ensure that
-hatched area- of connector is facing upwards.

2.28 Removing and installing permit/pass

holder

2.28.1 Removing
– Remove A-pillar upper trim on driver side ⇒ page 143
– Remove the bolt -1- (2 Nm).
– Release permit/pass holder -2- from body.

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2.28.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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3 Sill panel mouldings

3.1 Removing and installing sill panel

mouldings

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

3.1.1 Removing
Estate
– Fold bench seat forwards.
All vehicles
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Remove wheel housing trim ⇒ page 45 .

Note

For reasons of clarity, the front seat is not shown in the illustration.

– Remove the two bolts -1-.

– Pull out sill panel moulding -2- in area of front door from re‐
tainers in sill panel.
– Release sill panel moulding from mountings in front area of B-
pillar.
– Pull out sill panel moulding in area of rear door from retainers
in sill panel.
– Guide seat belt -3- through opening in sill panel moulding
-2-.

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3.1.2 Installing
– Guide seat belt -3- through opening in sill panel moulding
-2-.
– Bend out sill panel moulding from mountings in rear area of C-
pillar.
– Push sill panel moulding in area of rear door in retainers of sill
panel.
– Position sill panel moulding in front area of B-pillar in respec‐
tive mountings.
– Push sill panel moulding in area of front door in retainers of sill
panel.
– Secure sill panel moulding with the two bolts -1- (2 Nm).

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– Check that sill panel moulding is located in beading of door

seals.

3.2 Removing and installing wheel housing

liner

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

3.2.1 Removing
Saloon
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
Estate
– Fold bench seat forwards.
All vehicles
– Remove side padding:

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♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236

♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238

Note

For reasons of clarity, the rear backrest is not shown in the illustration.

– Pull out trim -1- in middle area from mounting in body and
beading of door seal -arrow A-.
– Pull out trim in lower area from mounting in body -arrow B-.
– Pull out trim in upper area from clip -2- in body -arrow C-.

Note

For reasons of clarity, clip -2- is shown in removed state.

3.2.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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– Check that sill panel moulding is located in beading of door

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4 Grab handles

4.1 Removing and installing roof grab han‐

dles

Note

Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

– Pull down front right grab handle -2- and open the two cover
caps using a small screwdriver.
– Unscrew the two bolts -1- (2 Nm) and detach grab handle from
adapter plate in roof.
– Pull down rear right grab handle -4- and open the two cover
caps using a small screwdriver.
– Unscrew the two bolts -3- (2 Nm) and detach grab handle from
adapter plate in roof.

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4.1.1 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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5 Rear shelf/roller sunblind

5.1 Removing and installing rear shelf (Sa‐

loon with no roller sunblind)

5.1.1 Removing
– Remove C-pillar trims (Saloon):
♦ Vehicles without sunblind ⇒ page 150
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Pull out wheel housing trim -1- from clip -2- on both sides.
– Pull out clip -2- from vehicle body on both sides.
– Pull rear shelf upwards out of mountings.
– Pull out seat belt surround -3- on both sides from rear shelf
-4-.
– Guide seat belt -5- through opening in rear shelf on both sides.

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5.1.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before installing, check securing elements of rear shelf for dam‐

age and renew if necessary.

5.2 Removing and installing rear shelf (Sa‐

loon with roller sunblind)

5.2.1 Removing
– Remove C-pillar trims (Saloon):
♦ Vehicles with sunblind ⇒ page 151
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236

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♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238

– Pull out wheel housing trim -1- from clip -2- on both sides.
– Pull out clip -2- from vehicle body on both sides.
– Pull rear shelf upwards out of mountings.
– Pull out seat belt surround -3- on both sides from rear shelf
-4-.
– Guide seat belt -5- through opening in rear shelf on both sides.

5.2.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before installing, check securing elements of rear shelf for dam‐

age and renew if necessary.

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5.3 Removing and installing roller sunblind

(Saloon)

5.3.1 Removing

Note

The sunblind is removed in rolled-up position.

– Remove C-pillar trims (Saloon):

♦ Vehicles without sunblind ⇒ page 150
♦ Vehicles with sunblind ⇒ page 151
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Remove rear shelf (vehicles with sunblind) ⇒ page 51

Note

Removal is described for the left-hand side. Apply the same instructions for removal on the right as appropriate.

– Pull out trim -1- from mountings in sunblind guide -2-.

– Remove the bolt -3- (1.5 Nm).
– Pull out sunblind guide -2- from mountings in body.
– Detach sunblind guide -2- from mountings in sunblind -4-.

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– Unscrew the two bolts respectively -1- (1.5 Nm) from both re‐
tainers.
– Pull out sunblind -2- upwards from mountings.
– Separate wiring harness on vehicles with electric sunblind.

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5.3.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before installing, check securing elements of rear shelf for dam‐

age and renew if necessary.

5.4 Removing and installing sunblind on

rear door trim
♦ Removal and installation is described for the Saloon; removal
and installation for the Estate model must be carried out ac‐
cordingly.
♦ Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.
Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

5.4.1 Removing
– Remove rear door trim ⇒ page 138 .

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– Pull out sunblind slightly and remove cover cap -1-.

– Detach cover -1- from sunblind -2-.

– Remove the six upper bolts -1- (0.8 Nm).

– Remove the six lower bolts -2- (2 Nm).

Note

In the Estate model, the sunblind is secured only with five lower bolts.

– Remove sunblind -3- from trim.

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– Insert suitable drill bits in openings -arrows- on both sides of

bracket -1- and operate securing hook catches -2-.
– Pull securing hook -1- from bracket -2-.
– Remove the bolt -3- (2 Nm).

5.4.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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– The height can be adjusted by folding tabs -1- and -2- upwards
or downwards before engaging hook -3-.

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6 Net partition

6.1 Removing and installing net partition

6.1.1 Removing
– Open rear right door and fold rear seat backrests forward.
– Pull net partition -1- outwards -arrow- out of mounting -2- in
rear right seat backrest.

6.1.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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6.2 Removing and installing net partition

mountings

6.2.1 Removing
– Remove net partition ⇒ page 59 .
– Remove the two bolts -1- (8 Nm).
– Remove insert -2- from mounting -3- in right backrest.
– Remove the two bolts -4- (8 Nm).
– Remove insert -5- from mounting -6- in right backrest.

6.2.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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1.1 General safety regulations when work‐

ing on airbag, belt tensioner and battery
isolator units (pyrotechnic components)

WARNING

♦ Pyrotechnic components always contain a propellant that

generates a gas during combustion. On some versions, a
separate compressed gas reservoir is available to gener‐
ate the gas.
♦ This compressed gas is stored under high pressure in a
compressed gas tank.
♦ Ignition of the pyrotechnic components is by means of an
electric/mechanical igniter.
♦ Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be
performed by qualified personnel.
♦ For airbag units, there are no exchange intervals.
♦ Under no circumstances should checks be carried out with
a test lamp, voltmeter or ohmmeter.
♦ Pyrotechnic components may only be checked in installed
state and with vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
systems approved by the manufacturer.
♦ When working on pyrotechnic components and airbag
control unit -J234-, the battery earth strap must be dis‐
connected with the ignition switched on. Then cover neg‐
ative terminal.
♦ A waiting time of 10 seconds is necessary after discon‐
necting the battery.
♦ The battery must be connected with the ignition SWITCH‐
ED ON. When doing this, there should be no-one inside
the vehicle. Exception: Vehicles with battery inside pas‐
senger compartment. In this case do not stay anywhere
near the effective range of the airbags and seat belts.
♦ Wash hands after coming into contact with triggered py‐
rotechnic components of restraint system.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be opened or repaired;
always use new parts (risk of injury).
♦ Pyrotechnic components that have been dropped onto a
hard surface or show signs of damage must not be instal‐
led in a vehicle.
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components of the restraint
system, for example before separating an electrical con‐
nection, the mechanic must electrostatically discharge
himself/herself. Electrostatic discharge is achieved by
touching earthed metallic parts, such as the door striker
plate.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must be installed immediately
after they have been removed from their packaging.
♦ If work is interrupted, the pyrotechnic component must be
stored back in its packaging.
♦ Leaving the pyrotechnic component unattended is pro‐
hibited.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not come into contact with
grease, cleaning solution or similar.

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♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be subjected to tem‐

peratures above 100 °C even for short periods.

1.2 Special instructions for belt tensioners

WARNING

♦ Never point open end of belt tensioner at another person.

♦ Belt tensioner units must be handled with extreme caution
during removal and installation. If handled incorrectly,
there is a high risk of injury and damage in relation to the
belt tensioner units.
♦ When connecting the belt tensioner unit, all mechanical
parts (including those of the 3-point seat belt) must be
properly attached. If connection of the belt tensioner unit
is hindered due to tight conditions, the belt strap must be
rolled up completely before connecting. In this case there
is no heightened risk of safety as long as the additional
safety instructions are heeded. Essentially this is aimed at
battery disconnection and electrostatic discharge of the
fitter prior to connection of the belt tensioner unit.
♦ Depending on the crash intensity, it is possible that the belt
tensioner was triggered but the belt force limiter did NOT
ignite. These parts are to be treated as unignited compo‐
nents!

1.3 Storage, transportation and disposal of

airbag, belt tensioner and battery isola‐
tor units (pyrotechnic components)

WARNING

♦ Storage must comply with the relevant national legislation.

♦ Transportation is subject to national and international reg‐
ulations that govern packaging, marking, labelling and
freight documentation in detail.
♦ Untriggered pyrotechnic components must be disposed of
correctly in the original packaging in accordance with na‐
tional legislation. Contact your importer if in any doubt.
♦ Only completely ignited pyrotechnic components may be
disposed of through the commercial waste system.

1.4 Removing and installing front seat belts

(Saloon and Estate)

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

1.4.1 Assembly overview

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1 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
❑ Renewing
2 - Belt end fitting
3 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
4 - Belt inertia reel, B-pillar
5 - Wiring harness
6 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2.
❑ 4.5 Nm
7 - Belt guide
❑ Observe installation po‐
sition
8 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
9 - Belt guide fitting
10 - Belt buckle
❑ Removing ⇒ page 67

1.4.2 Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on

airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐
nic components) ⇒ page 62
♦ Follow the special instructions for belt tensioners
⇒ page 63 .

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove B-pillar upper trim ⇒ page 147 .
– Remove B-pillar lower trim ⇒ page 149 .
– Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt end anchor -2- from
body.

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Note

♦ The bolt is microencapsulated and must be renewed each time it is loosened.

♦ Before a new bolt is installed, the thread of the nut must be cleaned and chased as necessary.

– Remove bolt -3- (40 Nm) and remove belt inertia reel -4- from
B-pillar.

WARNING

Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering

of belt tensioner. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostati‐
cally discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter
and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body
or striker plate of the door.

– Separate wiring harness from belt inertia reel.

– Release wiring harness connector -5- from retainer on body.
– Remove bolts -6- (4.5 Nm) and remove belt guide -7-.
– Unscrew bolt -8- (40 Nm) and remove belt guide fitting -9- from
belt height adjuster.

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1.4.3 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.
– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

1.5 Removing and installing front belt height

adjuster (Saloon and Estate)

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

1.5.1 Removing
– Remove B-pillar upper trim ⇒ page 147 .

Note

The belt end anchor need not be removed.

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– Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt guide fitting -2- from
belt height adjuster.
– Remove bolt -3- (20 Nm) and remove belt height adjuster -4-
from mountings in support bracket.

1.5.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.6 Removing and installing front belt buck‐

le

Note

♦ Removal and installation is described for left side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for removal and installation of belt
buckle on right side as appropriate.
♦ Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of the
belt buckle shown in the illustration for all other belt buckles
as appropriate.

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1.6.1 Removing
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 200 .
– Disconnect wiring harness -1- from seat frame.
– Remove the bolt -2- (20 Nm).

Note

♦ The bolt is microencapsulated and must be renewed each time it is loosened.

♦ Before a new bolt is installed, the thread of the corresponding nut must be cleaned.

– Pull belt buckle -3- out of mounting in seat rail -arrow-.

1.6.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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1.7 Removing and installing rear outer seat

belts with belt tensioner (Saloon)

Note

Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

1.7.1 Assembly overview

1 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
2 - Belt guide fitting
3 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
4 - Belt tensioner
5 - Connector, wiring harness
6 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
7 - Belt inertia reel

1.7.2 Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on

airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐
nic components) ⇒ page 62
♦ Follow the special instructions for belt tensioners
⇒ page 63 .

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– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
– Remove backrest:
♦ left ⇒ page 234
♦ right ⇒ page 235
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Remove wheel housing trim ⇒ page 45 .
– Remove floor covering from vehicle.
– Remove spare wheel from vehicle.
– Remove vehicle tool holder from vehicle.
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ page 164
– Remove side trim panel in luggage compartment (Saloon):
♦ left ⇒ page 167
♦ right ⇒ page 169
– Remove rear shelf:
♦ Vehicles with sunblind ⇒ page 51
♦ Vehicles without sunblind ⇒ page 50

WARNING

Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering

of belt tensioner. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostati‐
cally discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter
and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body
or striker plate of the door.

– Disconnect wiring harness connector -5-.

– Remove bolt -1- and remove belt relay -2- from body.
– Remove bolt -3- and remove belt tensioner -4- from mounting.
– Remove felt cover from belt inertia reel -7-.
– Unscrew bolt -6- and remove belt inertia reel -7- from mount‐
ing.

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1.7.3 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.8 Removing and installing rear outer seat

belts with no belt tensioner (Saloon)

Note

Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

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1.8.1 Assembly overview

1 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
2 - Belt end fitting
3 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
4 - Belt inertia reel

1.8.2 Removing
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
– Remove backrest:
♦ left ⇒ page 234
♦ right ⇒ page 235
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Remove wheel housing trim ⇒ page 45 .
– Remove floor covering from vehicle.
– Remove spare wheel from vehicle.
– Remove vehicle tool holder from vehicle.
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ page 164
– Remove luggage compartment side trim:

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♦ left ⇒ page 167

♦ right ⇒ page 169
– Remove rear shelf ⇒ page 50
– Remove bolt -1- and remove belt end anchor -2- from body.
– Remove felt cover from belt inertia reel -4-.
– Unscrew bolt -3- and remove belt inertia reel -4- from mount‐
ing.

1.8.3 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.9 Removing and installing rear outer seat

belts with belt tensioner (Estate)

Note

Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

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1.9.1 Assembly overview

1 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
2 - Belt end fitting
3 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
4 - Belt tensioner
5 - Wiring harness
6 - Bolts
❑ Only on vehicles with
net partition.
❑ Qty. 2.
❑ 8 Nm
7 - Bracket
❑ Only on vehicles with
net partition.
8 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2.
❑ 6 Nm
9 - Belt guide
10 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
11 - Belt inertia reel

1.9.2 Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on

airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐
nic components) ⇒ page 62
♦ Follow the special instructions for belt tensioners
⇒ page 63 .

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Fold left or right bench seat forwards.
– Remove backrest:
♦ left ⇒ page 234
♦ right ⇒ page 235

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– Remove lock carrier cover (Estate) ⇒ page 165 .

– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Remove side trim panel in luggage compartment (Estate):
♦ right ⇒ page 173
♦ left ⇒ page 170

WARNING

Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering

of belt tensioner. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostati‐
cally discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter
and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body
or striker plate of the door.

– Disconnect wiring harness connector -5-.

– Remove bolt -1- and remove belt relay -2- from body.
– Remove bolt -3- and remove belt tensioner -4- from mounting.
Vehicles with net partition
– Remove the two bolts -6-.
– Remove bracket -7-.
All vehicles
– Remove the two bolts -8-.
– Remove belt guide -9-.
– Unscrew and remove bolt -10- and remove belt inertia reel
-11- from mounting.

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1.9.3 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.10 Removing and installing rear outer seat

belts with no belt tensioner (Estate)

Note

Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

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1.10.1 Assembly overview

1 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
2 - Belt end fitting
3 - Bolts
❑ Only on vehicles with
net partition.
❑ Qty. 2.
❑ 8 Nm
4 - Bracket
❑ Only on vehicles with
net partition.
5 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2.
❑ 6 Nm
6 - Belt guide
7 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
8 - Belt inertia reel

1.10.2 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Fold left or right bench seat forwards.
– Remove backrest:
♦ left ⇒ page 234
♦ right ⇒ page 235
– Remove lock carrier cover (Estate) ⇒ page 165 .
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Remove side trim panel in luggage compartment (Estate):
♦ right ⇒ page 173
♦ left ⇒ page 170
– Remove bolt -1- and remove belt end anchor -2- from body.

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Vehicles with net partition

– Remove the two bolts -3-.
– Remove bracket -4-.
All vehicles
– Remove the two bolts -5-.
– Remove belt guide -6-.
– Unscrew bolt -7- and remove belt inertia reel -8- from mount‐
ing.

1.10.3 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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1.11 Removing and installing middle, rear

seat belt

1.11.1 Removing
Saloon
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
Estate
– Fold bench seat forwards.
All vehicles
– Remove right backrest segment ⇒ page 235
– Remove cover and padding from right backrest segment
⇒ page 269
– Unscrew hexagon nut -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt inertia reel
-2- from backrest.
– Guide seat belt -4- through slot in belt guide -3-.
– Guide seat belt -4- and buckle -5- through opening in backrest.

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1.11.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.12 Removing and installing rear double belt

buckle

1.12.1 Removing
Saloon
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
Estate
– Fold bench seat forwards.
All vehicles

Note

For reasons of clarity, the backrests are not shown in the illustration.

– Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and detach double belt buckle -2-
from vehicle body.
– Detach electrical connection, if there is one.

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1.12.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2 Inspecting seat belts

WARNING

The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after

every accident! If damage is determined at any of the points to
be checked, customer must be informed regarding necessity
of changing belts.

Check points:
♦ Checking belt webbing
♦ Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)
♦ Visually checking belt buckle
♦ Checking operation of belt buckle
♦ Checking belt guide fittings and latch plates
♦ Checking securing parts and anchorage points

2.1 Points to check

2.1.1 Checking belt webbing

– Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt adjustment
plate.
– Inspect belt straps for soiling and, if necessary, wash with mild
soap solution ⇒ also refer to Owner's Manual.

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• If either of the following illustrated damage examples (1 and/

or 2) are found on accident vehicle - renew seat belt complete
with belt buckle and belt height adjustment.
• If damage as illustrated under points 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 is deter‐
mined on a vehicle which has not been involved in an accident,
it is sufficient to renew damaged belt only.
• Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.
• Torn webbing loops on belt edge.
• Burn marks from cigarettes or similar.
• One edge of belt deformed or wavy.

2.1.2 Checking inertia reel (locking mecha‐

nism)
The inertia reel has two locking functions.
♦ The first locking function is triggered by the belt being jerked
out of reel (belt extraction acceleration).
Checking
– Pull belt out of inertia reel with firm jerk.
• No locking effect - renew seat belt complete with buckle.
• If difficulties are experienced when belt is extended or retrac‐
ted, first check whether position of inertia reel has been al‐
tered.
• The second locking function is triggered by a change in vehicle
speed (vehicle-dependent locking function). Vehicle must be
moved over a flat level surface for this.
Checking
– Put on seat belt.
– Accelerate vehicle to 20 km/h and then carry out emergency
braking with foot brake.
• If seat belt is not locked by locking mechanism during braking
procedure, renew seat belt complete with buckle.

WARNING

For safety reasons, the road test should be carried out on a

traffic-free stretch to ensure that other road users are not en‐
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2.1.3 Visually checking belt buckle

– Inspect belt buckle for cracks and chips.
• If damage is determined, renew seat belt complete with belt
buckle.

2.1.4 Checking operation of belt buckle

Checking buckle:
– Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly. Check
whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by pulling
firmly on belt webbing.
• If latch plate fails even once to engage properly in belt buckle
during at least 5 tests, renew seat belt complete with belt
buckle.
Checking release mechanism:
– Release seat belt by pressing button on belt buckle with finger
pressure.
– When belt is slack, latch plate must spring out of belt buckle
on its own.
• Carry out test at least 5 times. If latch plate fails even once to
spring out of buckle, renew seat belt complete with belt buckle.

WARNING

Under no circumstances whatsoever may lubricant be used to

eliminate noise or stiffness in belt buckle buttons.

2.1.5 Checking belt guide fittings and latch

plates
Plastic-coated fittings show fine, parallel scoring after stress on
belt system (when belt was fastened during accident). (On the
other hand, wear caused by frequent belt use can be recognised
by smooth wear, free of lines).
– Inspect for deformation, fracturing and cracks in plastic.
• If scoring and/or damage is determined, renew seat belt com‐
plete with belt latch.

2.1.6 Checking securing parts and anchorage

points
♦ Latch plate deformed (stretched)
♦ Height adjuster non-functional
♦ Anchorage points (seat, pillars, vehicle floor) distorted or
thread damaged
• If damage is determined on these parts, renew seat belt com‐
plete with belt buckle.
• Renew anchorage points.

Note

In case of damage resulting not from an accident, but for example,

from wear, only the part which is actually damaged need be re‐
newed.

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3 Checking child seat anchors (ISO‐

FIX) after an accident

3.1 Points to check

♦ Child seat anchors must be checked for damage and defor‐
mation after an accident.
♦ Child seat anchors welded to body must not be repaired or
straightened.
♦ If child seat anchors bolted to body are damaged or deformed,
they must be renewed.

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4 Airbag

4.1 Tools

4.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

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♦ Front end hook - 3370-

♦ Engine and gearbox support - VAS 6095-
♦ Seat repair stand - VAS 6136-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-
♦ Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system - VAS 5051
A-

4.2 Overview of locations - airbag systems

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1 - Driver side airbag unit

❑ Removing ⇒ page 94
2 - Airbag warning lamp - K75-
3 - Front passenger side airbag
unit
❑ Removing ⇒ page 98
4 - Front passenger side cur‐
tain airbag (Saloon)
❑ Removing ⇒ page 104
5 - Front side-airbag, front pas‐
senger side
❑ Removing ⇒ page 100
6 - Rear side-airbag, front pas‐
senger side
❑ Removing ⇒ page 103
7 - Driver side curtain airbag
(Saloon)
❑ Removing ⇒ page 104
8 - Rear side-airbag, driver
side
❑ Removing ⇒ page 103
9 - Front side-airbag, driver
side
❑ Removing ⇒ page 100
10 - Airbag control unit - J234-
❑ Removing ⇒ page 92
11 - Diagnosis connector

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4.3 General safety regulations when work‐

ing on airbag, belt tensioner and battery
isolator units (pyrotechnic components)

WARNING

♦ Pyrotechnic components always contain a propellant that

generates a gas during combustion. On some versions, a
separate compressed gas reservoir is available to gener‐
ate the gas.
♦ This compressed gas is stored under high pressure in a
compressed gas tank.
♦ Ignition of the pyrotechnic components is by means of an
electric/mechanical igniter.
♦ Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be
performed by qualified personnel.
♦ For airbag units, there are no exchange intervals.
♦ Under no circumstances should checks be carried out with
a test lamp, voltmeter or ohmmeter.
♦ Pyrotechnic components may only be checked in installed
state and with vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
systems approved by the manufacturer.
♦ When working on pyrotechnic components and airbag
control unit -J234-, the battery earth strap must be dis‐
connected with the ignition switched on. Then cover neg‐
ative terminal.
♦ A waiting time of 10 seconds is necessary after discon‐
necting the battery.
♦ The battery must be connected with the ignition SWITCH‐
ED ON. When doing this, there should be no-one inside
the vehicle. Exception: Vehicles with battery inside pas‐
senger compartment. In this case do not stay anywhere
near the effective range of the airbags and seat belts.
♦ Wash hands after coming into contact with triggered py‐
rotechnic components of restraint system.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be opened or repaired;
always use new parts (risk of injury).
♦ Pyrotechnic components that have been dropped onto a
hard surface or show signs of damage must not be instal‐
led in a vehicle.
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components of the restraint
system, for example before separating an electrical con‐
nection, the mechanic must electrostatically discharge
himself/herself. Electrostatic discharge is achieved by
touching earthed metallic parts, such as the door striker
plate.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must be installed immediately
after they have been removed from their packaging.
♦ If work is interrupted, the pyrotechnic component must be
stored back in its packaging.
♦ Leaving the pyrotechnic component unattended is pro‐
hibited.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not come into contact with
grease, cleaning solution or similar.

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♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be subjected to tem‐

peratures above 100 °C even for short periods.

4.4 Special instructions for driver and front

passenger airbag

WARNING

♦ Removed driver and front passenger airbag units must be

stored with padded side upwards.

4.5 Special instructions for curtain airbag

modules

WARNING

♦ Place removed curtain airbag modules in packaging or on

a clean, flat surface on a cover.
♦ Folding is acceptable as long as no damage is caused (in
particular to the protective sleeve).
♦ To prevent any potential damage during removal and in‐
stallation, curtain airbags must be handled with extreme
caution.
♦ Until the gas generator is screwed in place, always hold it
firmly by hand when handling (transportation, removal and
installation, etc.).
♦ Always renew damaged pillar trim; never repair.
♦ After bodywork repairs in vicinity of curtain airbag, check
area for weld spray droplets, deformations and abrasive
areas (compare with opposite side if necessary).
♦ If an ignited curtain airbag is renewed, generally the moul‐
ded headliner, door seals with beading, curtain airbag
guides, grab handle brackets, trim on the A, B and C-pil‐
lars and, if installed, D-pillar trim must also be renewed. If
damaged, (rear) interior reading lights, roof grab handles
and roof end strip must be renewed.

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4.6 Storage, transportation and disposal of

airbag, belt tensioner and battery isola‐
tor units (pyrotechnic components)

WARNING

♦ Storage must comply with the relevant national legislation.

♦ Transportation is subject to national and international reg‐
ulations that govern packaging, marking, labelling and
freight documentation in detail.
♦ Untriggered pyrotechnic components must be disposed of
correctly in the original packaging in accordance with na‐
tional legislation. Contact your importer if in any doubt.
♦ Only completely ignited pyrotechnic components may be
disposed of through the commercial waste system.

4.7 Deactivating the airbag

WARNING

The prerequisites for deactivating one or more airbag units

have been published in the “Technical Service Handbook”.

The application form can be printed out from the “Technical Serv‐
ice Handbook”:
ElsaWin
→ Technical Service Handbook
→ Technical solution
→ Passenger protection, protection for pedestrians
→ Operator control, activation/deactivation
→ Functionality
→ Deactivation of front passenger airbag
→ Deactivation of airbag units/child seat, seat installation etc.

4.8 Renewing airbag units following an ac‐

cident

4.8.1 Accident involving triggering of airbag

Following the renewal of airbag units or the airbag control unit,
the labels (only tear-off strips) of the new components must be
stuck onto the “Registry note 2 for Airbag Systems”. For registra‐
tion, the “Registry note 2 for Airbag Systems” must be sent on to
the responsible distribution centre or importer.
The “Registry note 2 for Airbag Systems” can be printed out of
the “Technical Service Handbook”:
ElsaWin
→ Technical Service Handbook
→ Technical solution
→ Passenger protection, protection for pedestrians

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→ Operator control, activation/deactivation

→ Functionality
→ Deactivation of front passenger airbag
→ Deactivation of airbag units/child seat, seat installation etc.
(2022327/2)
→ Systems
As a matter of rule, the following components will have to be re‐
newed following an accident where the airbag has been triggered:
♦ All triggered airbag units.
♦ Supports for front passenger module if front passenger airbag
was triggered.
♦ Coil connector with slip ring, when driver airbag has triggered.
♦ All seat belts with triggered belt tensioners.
♦ In addition, the following must also be replaced if necessary
(visual check): all damaged components.

4.8.2 Accident not involving triggering of air‐

bag
♦ If the airbag warning lamp (K 75) does not indicate a fault, it is
not necessary to replace the airbag components. The seat
belts should be checked separately.

4.9 Removing and installing airbag control

unit - J234-

4.9.1 Removing

WARNING

When working on airbag control unit - J234- , observe the gen‐

eral safety regulations for work on airbag, belt tensioner and
battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) ⇒ page 89 .

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove footwell trim ⇒ page 9

Note

For reasons of clarity, some surrounding components are not or only partly shown in the illustration.

– Using front end hook - 3370- , reach behind locking mecha‐

nism -1- of connector -2- from front passenger footwell.
– Pull front end hook - 3370- outwards and thereby release lock‐
ing mechanism of connector.
– Swing locking bar -3- towards rear -arrow- and separate con‐
nector from control unit -4-.
– Remove the three nuts -arrows- (9 Nm).
– Remove control unit from vehicle.

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4.9.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.
– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– If control unit was renewed, it must be coded. Adapting com‐
ponents (coding) ⇒ page 110 .

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4.10 Removing and installing driver airbag

unit

Note

The screwdriver mentioned in the following activities should be

about 175 mm long and have a blade width of about 7 mm.

Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on

airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐
nic components) ⇒ page 89
♦ Observe the special instructions for driver and front pas‐
senger airbags ⇒ page 90 .

– Switch ignition on.

– Move steering wheel to lowest position.
– Extend steering wheel as far as possible into passenger com‐
partment.
– Turn steering wheel to position in illustration.
– Insert a screwdriver into hole in back of steering wheel to stop
(approx. 8 mm).
– Turn screwdriver towards driver's door -arrow-. This releases
airbag unit fastener on right side of steering wheel.
– Turn steering wheel 180° and release airbag unit fastener on
left side of steering wheel as described.
– Turn steering wheel back through 90° to middle position.
– Switch off ignition.
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove airbag unit from steering wheel.

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WARNING

Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering

of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐
charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth
wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker
plate of the door.

– Release connector locking device and pull off airbag connec‐

tor -2-.
– Operate connector locking device and pull connector -1- off.

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Installing
– Insert airbag connector -2- into plug-in connector. The airbag
connector must audibly engage.
– Insert connector -1- into plug-in connector.
– Press airbag unit into steering wheel.
– Check that airbag unit is engaged on left and right sides in
steering wheel.

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– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

4.11 Removing and installing airbag coil con‐

nector and return spring with slip ring -
F138-
By virtue of its design, the airbag coil connector and return spring
with slip ring - F138- is part of the steering column switch.
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Steering column switch .

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4.12 Removing and installing front passenger

airbag unit

4.12.1 Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on

airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐
nic components) ⇒ page 89
♦ Observe the special instructions for driver and front pas‐
senger airbags ⇒ page 90 .

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ page 26 .

WARNING

Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering

of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐
charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth
wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker
plate of the door.

– Disconnect wiring harness from front passenger airbag.

– Remove the two bolts -1-.
– Remove the two bolts -2-.
– Pull front passenger airbag out of mounting in dash panel.

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4.12.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

♦ Bolts -1- and -2- should be inserted with locking fluid D 197 300 A1.
♦ Specified torque for screws: 8 Nm.

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– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

4.13 Removing and installing front side-air‐

bag

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

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4.13.1 Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 89

– Attach seat repair stand - VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox

support - VAS 6095- .
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 200 .
– Secure seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove front belt buckle ⇒ page 67 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 203
Seat, electric
– Remove trim of (electric) seat ⇒ page 204
Seat, part electric
– Remove (part electric) seat trim ⇒ page 206
Height adjustable seat
– Remove (height adjustable) seat trim ⇒ page 212 .
All seats
– Remove front seat backrest ⇒ page 216 .
– Secure backrest to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove head restraint ⇒ page 221 .
– Remove lumbar adjustment lever if there is one
⇒ page 211 .
– Remove cover and padding from front seat backrest
⇒ page 249 .
– Disconnect wiring harness -1- from backrest frame.
– Remove the bolt -2- (9 Nm).
– Remove side airbag -3- from mounting in backrest frame.

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4.13.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

For vehicles where the front passenger seat backrest folds down
complete, the zip of the backrest cover can be closed using the
locking pliers for Audi A4 convertible MY´2003 - VAS 6138- .

– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

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4.14 Removing and installing rear side-air‐

bag

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

4.14.1 Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 89

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
Saloon
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
Estate
– Fold bench seat forwards.
All vehicles
– Remove side padding with airbag ⇒ page 236
– Detach connector -1- from support plate -2- in side padding.
– Detach wiring harness from mounting -3-.
– Remove the two bolts -4- (9 Nm).
– Take off circuit board -5- and open airbag sleeve.

Note

For reasons of clarity, the airbag sleeve is not shown in the illustration.

– Remove side-airbag -6- from recess in side padding -7-.

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4.14.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.
– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

4.15 Removing and installing curtain airbag

(Saloon)

Note

Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

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4.15.1 Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on

airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐
nic components) ⇒ page 89
♦ Observe the special instructions for curtain airbag mod‐
ules ⇒ page 90 .

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove front and rear interior and reading lights ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof headliner
– Remove spectacles holder together with console in moulded
headliner ⇒ page 35
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 143 .
– Remove sun visors:
♦ Single ⇒ page 37
♦ Double ⇒ page 39
– Remove roof grab handles ⇒ page 48
– Remove B-pillar upper trims ⇒ page 147 .
– Remove C-pillar trims (Saloon):
♦ Vehicles without sunblind ⇒ page 150
♦ Vehicles with sunblind ⇒ page 151
– Remove roof end strip trim (Saloon) ⇒ page 181 .
Vehicles with interior mirror and rain sensor:
– Remove interior mirror ⇒ page 3 .
Vehicles with multifunction camera:
– Remove cap, mirror base and cover, multifunction camera
⇒ page 4
– Lower moulded headliner (Saloon) ⇒ page 183

WARNING

Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering

of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐
charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth
wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker
plate of the door.

– Disconnect connector from curtain airbag -5-.

– Remove bolt -4- (4.5 Nm).
– Place a screwdriver (blade width 2.5 mm) in right aperture
-2- of clip -3-.

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Note

When blade tip is vertical, screwdriver should be inserted approx. 1 cm.

– Swivel screwdriver to right and release right side of clip from

body.
– Slide removal wedge - 3409- between clip and body and there‐
by prevent right side of clip from engaging in body again.
– Place screwdriver in left aperture -1- of clip.
– Swivel screwdriver to left and release clip from body.
– Unclip remaining clips -arrows- starting at A-pillar.
– Remove the two bolts -6- (4.5 Nm).
– Detach curtain airbag -5- from mountings in body.

4.15.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.
– Switch ignition on.

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WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

4.16 Removing and installing curtain airbag

(Estate)

Note

Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

4.16.1 Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe the general safety regulations when working on

airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotech‐
nic components) ⇒ page 89
♦ Observe the special instructions for curtain airbag mod‐
ules ⇒ page 90 .

Vehicles with sliding/tilting sunroof:

– Open sunroof.
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove front and rear interior and reading lights ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof headliner
– Remove spectacles holder together with console in moulded
headliner ⇒ page 35
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 143 .
– Remove sun visors:
♦ Single ⇒ page 37
♦ Double ⇒ page 39
– Remove roof grab handles ⇒ page 48
– Remove B-pillar upper trims ⇒ page 147 .
– Remove C-pillar trims (Estate) ⇒ page 153 .
– Remove roof end strip trim (Estate) ⇒ page 182 .
Vehicles with rear side airbag:
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
All vehicles:
– Remove lock carrier cover (Estate) ⇒ page 165 .
– Fold left bench seat and backrest forwards.
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236

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♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238

– Remove side trim panel in luggage compartment (Estate):
♦ right ⇒ page 173
♦ left ⇒ page 170
– Remove D-pillar trims ⇒ page 154 .
Vehicles with interior mirror and rain sensor:
– Remove side cover caps from interior mirror ⇒ page 3
Vehicles with multifunction camera:
– Remove cap, mirror base and cover, multifunction camera
⇒ page 4
All vehicles:
– Remove moulded headliner (Estate) ⇒ page 191 .

WARNING

Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering

of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐
charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth
wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker
plate of the door.

– Disconnect connector from curtain airbag -5-.

– Remove bolt -4- (4.5 Nm).
– Place a screwdriver (blade width 2.5 mm) in right aperture
-2- of clip -3-.

Note

When blade tip is vertical, screwdriver should be inserted approx. 1 cm.

– Swivel screwdriver to right and release right side of clip from

body.
– Slide removal wedge - 3409- between clip and body and there‐
by prevent right side of clip from engaging in body again.
– Place screwdriver in left aperture -1- of clip.
– Swivel screwdriver to left and release clip from body.
– Unclip remaining clips -arrows- starting at A-pillar.
– Remove the two bolts -6- (4.5 Nm).
– Detach curtain airbag -5- from mountings in body.

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4.16.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.
– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

4.17 Removing and installing seat occupied

sensor, front passenger side - G128-

4.17.1 Removing
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 200 .
– Detach front profile and tunnel-side profile of seat cover from
seat frame.

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– Fold up seat cover, including seat cushion.

– Unclip wiring harness of seat occupied sensor, front passen‐
ger side - G128- from seat frame.
– Detach the 2 clips -2- from seat frame with the help of removal
lever - 80 - 200- and remove seat occupied sensor, front pas‐
senger side - G128- -1-.

Note

For reasons of clarity, the seat cover and seat cushion are not
shown in the illustration.

4.17.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

4.18 Adapting components

♦ Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system - VAS 5051
A-
♦ Diagnosis cable - VAS 5051/1- or -VAS 5051/3-
Select “guided fault finding” in vehicle diagnostic, testing and in‐
formation system - VAS 5051 A- .
Once all control units have been read:
– Press “GoTo” button.
– Select “Function/component selection”.
– Select “Body”.
– “General body repairs”
– Select “01 Systems capable of self-diagnosis”
– Select “Airbag”.
– Select “Functions”.
– Select “Action”.

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5 Crash sensors

5.1 Tools

5.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

♦ Pop rivet pliers - VAS 5072-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

5.2 Removing and installing front airbag

crash sensor, driver side - G283-
The front airbag crash sensor for driver side - G283- is only in‐
stalled in vehicles which are initially registered in the USA and
Canada.

Note

The front airbag crash sensor, driver side - G283- can be found
behind the bonnet catch.

5.2.1 Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 89

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– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Release connector locking mechanism -1- and pull off con‐
nector -2- from front airbag crash sensor, driver side - G283-
-3-.
– Remove the two bolts -4- (5.4 Nm).

5.2.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.
– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

5.3 Removing and installing side-airbag

crash sensor, driver side - G179-

5.3.1 Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 89

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove front door trim, driver side ⇒ page 135
– Release connector locking mechanism and pull off connector
-2- from side-airbag crash sensor, driver side - G179- -1-
-arrow-.
– Drill out pop rivet -3-.
– Drill out pop rivet -4-.
– To remove remainder of rivet, remove front bass and midrange
speakers ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Loudspeaker sys‐
tems; Removing and installing front bass and midrange speak‐
ers .
– Remove remainder of rivet from door through loudspeaker
opening.

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5.3.2 Installing
– Attach side-airbag crash sensor, driver side - G179- with pop
rivet -4- to assembly carrier using pop rivet pliers - VAS 5072- .
– Secure side-airbag crash sensor, driver side - G179- with pop
rivet -3- to assembly carrier as described.

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– Fit connector -2- to side airbag crash sensor on driver side -

G179- -1-.

– Further installation is performed in the reverse order of re‐

moval.
– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

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5.4 Removing and installing side-airbag

crash sensor, front passenger side -
G180-

5.4.1 Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 89

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove front door trim, front passenger side ⇒ page 135 .
– Release connector locking mechanism and pull off connector
-2- from side-airbag crash sensor, front passenger side -
G180- -1- -arrow-.
– Drill out pop rivet -3-.
– Drill out pop rivet -4-.
– To remove remainder of rivet, remove front bass and midrange
speakers ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Loudspeaker sys‐
tems; Removing and installing front bass and midrange speak‐
ers .
– Remove remainder of rivet from door through loudspeaker
opening.

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5.4.2 Installing
– Attach side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side -
G180- with pop rivet -4- to assembly carrier using pop rivet
pliers - VAS 5072- .
– Secure side airbag crash sensor front passenger side - G180-
with pop rivet -3- to assembly carrier as described.

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– Fit connector -2- to side-airbag crash sensor on front passen‐

ger side - G180- -1-.

– Further installation is performed in the reverse order of re‐

moval.
– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

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5.5 Removing and installing rear side-air‐

bag crash sensor, driver side - G256-

Note

The rear side airbag crash sensor on driver side - G256- is located
in front of the rear wheel housing on the driver side.

5.5.1 Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 89

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
Saloon
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
Estate
– Fold bench seat forwards.
All vehicles
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Release wheel housing trim from retainers in area of rear side-
airbag crash sensor, driver side - G256- ⇒ page 45
– Release connector locking mechanism -1- and pull off con‐
nector -2- from rear side-airbag crash sensor, driver side -
G256- -3-.
– Remove the two bolts -4- (9 Nm).

Note

Alternatively the rear side-airbag crash sensor, driver side - G256- may be secured with only one bolt.

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5.5.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.
– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

5.6 Removing and installing rear side-air‐

bag crash sensor, front passenger side
- G257-

Note

The rear side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side - G257-
is located in front of the rear wheel housing on the passenger side.

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Removal and installation of the rear side-airbag crash sensor,

front passenger side - G257- is similar to removal and installation
of the rear side-airbag crash sensor, driver side - G256- and the
same instructions can therefore be applied as appropriate:
♦ Removing and installing rear side-airbag crash sensor, driver
side - G256- ⇒ page 118

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1 Dash panel

1.1 Tools

1.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

1.2 Removing and installing dash panel

1.2.1 Removing
– Remove footwell trim ⇒ page 9
– Remove front ashtray or front storage tray ⇒ page 10
– Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12
– Remove cover for “Climatronic/Climatic”, ⇒ page 13
Air conditioning system with manual regulation “Climatic”
Remove controls for heater and air conditioning system Climatic
⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioning
system with manual controls, Climatic; Removing and installing
controls for heater and air conditioning system, Climatic .
Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic”
– Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- with Climatronic control unit - J255- ⇒
Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioning

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system with automatic regulation, Climatronic; Removing and

installing operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- with Climatronic control unit - J255- .
– Remove sunlight penetration photosensor 2 - G134- ⇒ Rep.
gr. 87 .
– Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 .
– Remove centre console ⇒ page 6
All vehicles
– Remove driver side airbag ⇒ page 94 .
– Remove steering wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 48 ; Assembly overview: Removing and installing steering
column and steering wheel .
– Remove steering column trim ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove dash panel end trim ⇒ page 24 .
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 143 .
– Remove middle A-pillar trims ⇒ page 144
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ page 26 .
– Remove footwell cover on driver side ⇒ page 29
– Remove dash panel trim, front passenger side ⇒ page 30
– Remove dash panel insert trim ⇒ page 31
– Remove analogue clock ⇒ page 33 .
– Remove radio or radio navigation system ⇒ Communication;
Rep. gr. 91 ; General notes for radios and radio navigation
systems; Removing and installing radios and radio navigation
systems
– Remove steering column switch ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
94 ; Steering column switch; Removing and installing steering
column switch
– Remove trim on driver side ⇒ page 34
– Remove dash panel insert ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 90 ;
Dash panel insert; Removing and installing dash panel insert .
Vehicles with mobile telephone holder on dash panel
– Disconnect wiring harness to mobile telephone holder ⇒ Com‐
munication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Telephone systems; Preparation for
telephone system/universal telephone system; Removing and
installing telephone holder
All vehicles
– Separate wiring harness on front passenger airbag module.
– Separate wiring harness of temperature sensor from left and
right vent duct, if fitted.
– Unscrew bolt -1- behind dash panel insert (3.5 Nm).

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– Unscrew nut on left of dash panel -1- (3.5 Nm).

– Remove bolts -2- and -3- (3.5 Nm).

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– Unscrew nut on right of dash panel -1- (3.5 Nm).

– Remove bolts -2- and -3- (3.5 Nm).

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– In centre area of dash panel, unbolt the two bolts -1- (3.5 Nm).
– Remove bolts -2- and -3- (3.5 Nm).

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– Pull out dash panel -1- from clips -2- and -3- in overlap area
to windscreen.

Note

♦ For greater clarity, clips -2- and -3- are shown in removed state.
♦ When installing dash panel, ensure that dash panel is positioned exactly in the clips.

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1.2.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.3 Removing and installing assembly car‐

rier
When you release or remove electrical cables, produce sketches
or take photos. This guarantees installation in the original posi‐
tion.
Removing
– Remove footwell trim ⇒ page 9
– Remove front ashtray or front storage tray ⇒ page 10
– Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12
– Remove cover for “Climatronic/Climatic”, ⇒ page 13
Air conditioning system with manual regulation “Climatic”
Remove controls for heater and air conditioning system Climatic
⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioning
system with manual controls, Climatic; Removing and installing
controls for heater and air conditioning system, Climatic .

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Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic”

– Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- with Climatronic control unit - J255- ⇒
Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioning
system with automatic regulation, Climatronic; Removing and
installing operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- with Climatronic control unit - J255- .
– Remove sunlight penetration photosensor 2 - G134- ⇒ Rep.
gr. 87 .
– Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 .
– Remove centre console ⇒ page 6
All vehicles
– Remove driver side airbag ⇒ page 94 .
– Remove steering wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 48 ; Assembly overview: Removing and installing steering
column and steering wheel .
– Remove steering column trim ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove dash panel end trim ⇒ page 24 .
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 143 .
– Remove middle A-pillar trims ⇒ page 144
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ page 26 .
– Remove footwell cover on driver side ⇒ page 29
– Remove dash panel trim, front passenger side ⇒ page 30
– Remove dash panel insert trim ⇒ page 31
– Remove analogue clock ⇒ page 33 .
– Remove radio or radio navigation system ⇒ Communication;
Rep. gr. 91 ; General notes for radios and radio navigation
systems; Removing and installing radios and radio navigation
systems
– Remove steering column switch ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
94 ; Steering column switch; Removing and installing steering
column switch
– Remove trim on driver side ⇒ page 34
– Remove dash panel insert ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 90 ;
Dash panel insert; Removing and installing dash panel insert .
Vehicles with mobile telephone holder on dash panel
– Disconnect wiring harness to mobile telephone holder ⇒ Com‐
munication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Telephone systems; Preparation for
telephone system/universal telephone system; Removing and
installing telephone holder
– Remove dash panel ⇒ page 121 .
– If fitted, remove parking aid control unit - J446- ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior; Parking
aids .
– If fitted, remove Park Assist system control unit - J791-
– If fitted, remove control unit for corner light and headlight range
control - J745-
– Separate steering column from assembly carrier ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column; Assembly
overview - steering column .

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– Unscrew bolt -1- in plenum chamber (20 Nm).

– Remove screws -1- (3.5 Nm) and pull off connector -2-.

– Remove intermediate pieces -1- and -2- from air conditioning

unit.

– Remove bolts -1- (4 Nm) and swing fuse holder C - SC- -2-
aside.

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– Release wiring harness from assembly carriers -arrow-.

– Release wiring harness from assembly carriers -arrow-.

– Unscrew and remove bolts -1- and -2- (4 Nm).

– Detach wiring harnesses from assembly carrier -arrows-.

– Unscrew and remove bolts -1- (20 Nm).

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– Unscrew and remove bolts -1- (20 Nm).

– Detach wiring harnesses from assembly carrier -arrows-.

– Release wiring harness from assembly carriers -arrow-.

– Remove bolts -1-, -2- and -3- (9 Nm).

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Note

In area of nuts -1- and -2-, use a scriber to mark vertical and hor‐
izontal position of assembly carrier in vehicle.

– Unscrew the two nuts -1- and -2- on driver side (20 Nm).

Note

In area of nut -1-, use a scriber to mark vertical and horizontal

position of assembly carrier in vehicle.

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– Release wiring harness from assembly carriers -arrow-.

– Unscrew nut -1- on front passenger side (20 Nm).

– With aid of second mechanic, carefully lift assembly carrier

-1- out of vehicle.
Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before securing assembly carrier, align carrier with marks made

on removal.

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2 Door trims

2.1 Tools

2.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

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♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

♦ Wedge - T10383/1-
♦ Removal pliers - 3392-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

2.2 Removing and installing door trim at

front

Note

♦ Left-hand side of vehicle shown, also applies to right-hand

side of vehicle.
♦ Saloon car shown, also applies to Estate.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Unclip cover -1- upwards with the help of the wedge - 3409- ,
beginning at the bottom.

– Turn clips -6- and -7- 90° and undo bolt -2-.
– Detach clip -5- and then clips -3- and -1- with the help of the
wedge - T10383/1- .
– Detach clip -6- and then clips -7- and -8- with the help of the
wedge - T10383- .

Caution

Clip -9- can only be released by pressing it at the side!

– Detach clip -10- with the help of the wedge - T10383- .

– Detach clip -4-.

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– Pull door trim upwards vertically out of window slot.

– Then unhook Bowden cable -1- from interior door handle on
inside of door trim.
– Detach wiring harness from door control unit.
Installing

Note

Before installing, check retaining clips for damage and renew if

necessary.

Caution

Before installing door trim, ensure that the locking mechanisms

of all clips are in -position 1-.
It is not possible to install the door trim without problem if clips
are in -position 2-!

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– Install in reverse order of removal.

Caution

Ensure that the angle between the door trim and the interior
panel is greater than 20° when the trim is inserted into window
slot cover. This is necessary in order to prevent the clips from
becoming jammed.

– Fit clips in the sequence -4-, -10-, -9-, -8-, -7-, -6-, -5-, -3- and
-1-.
– Tighten screw -2- (4.5 Nm).

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– Push cover -1- downwards from above into the closing handle
so that it clicks into place.

2.3 Removing and installing rear door trim

Note

♦ Left-hand side of vehicle shown, also applies to right-hand

side of vehicle.
♦ Saloon car shown, also applies to Estate.

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Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Unclip cover -1- upwards with the help of the wedge - 3409- ,
beginning at the bottom.

Note

Removal and installation of trim is described for the right rear

door. Follow same instructions for trim on left side door as ap‐
propriate.

– Turn clip -6- 90° and undo bolt -2-.

– Detach clip -5- and then clips -4- and -1- with the help of the
wedge - T10383/1- .
– Detach clip -7- and then clips -8- and -9- with the help of the
wedge - T10383- .
– Detach clip -3-.

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– Pull door trim upwards vertically out of window slot.

– Then unhook Bowden cable -1- from interior door handle on
inside of door trim.
– Detach wiring harness.
Installing

Note

Before installing, check retaining clips for damage and renew if

necessary.

Caution

Before installing door trim, ensure that the locking mechanisms

of all clips are in -position 1-.
It is not possible to install the door trim without problem if clips
are in -position 2-!

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– Install in reverse order of removal.

Caution

Ensure that the angle between the door trim and the interior
panel is greater than 20° when the trim is inserted into window
slot cover. This is necessary in order to prevent the clips from
becoming jammed.

– Fit clips in the sequence -3-, -9-, -8-, -7-, -6-, -1-, -4- and -5-.
– Tighten screw -2- (4.5 Nm).

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– Push cover -1- downwards from above into the closing handle
so that it clicks into place.

2.4 Removing and installing sunblind on

rear door trim
Removal and installation is described in repair group 68
⇒ page 55 .

2.5 Removing and installing front door trim

cover

Note

Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.

Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

2.5.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove front door trim ⇒ page 135 .
– Lever out door trim cover -1- using removal wedge - 3409-
from mountings in door inner panel.

Note

For reasons of clarity, securing elements are shown in their re‐

moved state in the illustration.

– Separate wiring harness from loudspeaker in cover.

2.5.2 Installing

Note

Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if nec‐

essary.

– Install in reverse order of removal.

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3 Pillar trims

3.1 Tools

3.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

3.2 Removing and installing upper trim for

A-pillar

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove airbag emblem -1- and remove bolt -2- (2 Nm).
– Pull trim in area of securing clips -3- inwards out of mountings
-arrow A-.

Note

For reasons of clarity, securing clips -3- are shown in their removed state in the illustration.

– Release trim from door seal beading -arrow B-.

– Pull out trim from front mounting in dash panel -arrow C-.

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– Pull out trim upwards from mountings -arrow D-.

Note

♦ When reinstalled, airbag emblem -1- must be renewed.

♦ Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

3.3 Removing and installing middle trim for

A-pillar

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

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3.3.1 Removing
– Pull out trim -1- from mountings in vehicle body -arrow A-.
– Pull out trim upwards from A-pillar lower trim -arrow B-.

3.3.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

3.4 Removing and installing lower trim for A-

pillar

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

3.4.1 Removing
– Remove A-pillar middle trim ⇒ page 144

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Driver side only

– Remove bonnet operating lever ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Bonnet; Removing and installing operating
lever ⇒ Rep. gr. 55 .
All vehicles
– Pull out sill panel moulding from mountings in vehicle body, in
area of overlap to A-pillar lower trim.
– Remove clip -1-.
– Pull trim -2- inwards out of mountings in vehicle body
-arrow A-.
– Release trim from door seal beading.
– Pull out trim from mountings -arrow B- towards rear.

Note

Before installing, check clip -1- for damage and renew if necessary.

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3.4.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

3.5 Removing and installing upper B-pillar

trim

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

3.5.1 Removing
– Move seat to forwardmost position using longitudinal adjust‐
ment.
– Remove airbag emblem -1-.
– Insert a screwdriver -2- into the opening and press the clips
downwards -arrow A-.
– Pull trim of B-pillar off towards the inside -arrow B-.

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The following work need not be carried out if the moulded head‐
liner is to be removed:
– Pull sill panel moulding -1- in area of front door out of mount‐
ings in sill panel.
– Release sill panel moulding from mountings in area of B-pillar.
– Pull sill panel moulding in front area of rear door out of mount‐
ing in sill panel.
– Guide seat belt -2- through opening in sill panel moulding
-1-.
– Remove bolt -3- (40 Nm) and remove belt end anchor -4- from
body.

– Guide belt end anchor from seat belt through opening in trim.

3.5.2 Installing
– Move belt height adjuster to uppermost position.
– Move slider in trim to uppermost position.
– Further installation is performed in the reverse order of re‐
moval.

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After installing, perform following functional check on belt height

adjuster:
– Push in slider of belt height adjuster and move belt height ad‐
juster to uppermost position.
– Pull seat belt downwards.
– In this case, the belt height adjuster must engage in the up‐
permost position.

3.6 Removing and installing lower trim for B-

pillar

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

3.6.1 Removing
– Remove upper B-pillar trim (the belt end anchor need not be
detached from the body) ⇒ page 147 .
– Pull sill panel moulding out of mountings in sill panel in area
of front door.
– Release sill panel moulding from mountings in area of B-pillar.
– Pull sill panel moulding in front area of rear door out of mount‐
ing in sill panel.
– Pull trim on sides out of door seal beading.
– Pull trim inwards out of mountings in vehicle body -arrow-.
Driver side only
– On vehicles with interior monitoring system, switch off ignition
and separate wiring harness from switch to deactivated inte‐
rior monitor - E267- -1-.

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3.6.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

3.7 Removing and installing C-pillar trim,

Saloon (vehicles without sunblind)

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

3.7.1 Removing
– Remove airbag emblem -1- and remove bolt -2- (2 Nm).
– Release trim from door seal beading -arrow A-.
– Pull trim inwards out of mountings -arrow B-.

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Note

When reinstalled, airbag emblem -1- must be renewed.

3.7.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

3.8 Removing and installing C-pillar trim,

Saloon (vehicles with sunblind)

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

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3.8.1 Removing
– Lever out trim -1- from mountings using removal wedge -
3409- .

– Remove airbag emblem -1- and remove bolt -2- (2 Nm).

– Release trim from door seal beading -arrow A-.
– Pull trim inwards out of mountings -arrow B-.

Note

When reinstalled, airbag emblem -1- must be renewed.

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3.8.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

3.9 Removing and installing C-pillar trim

(Estate)

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

3.9.1 Removing
– Remove airbag emblem -1- and remove bolt -2- (2 Nm).

Note

When reinstalled, airbag emblem -1- must be renewed.

– Release trim from door seal beading on right side.

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– Pull trim to rear and out of clips in C-pillar -arrow A-.

– Pull trim with clip -3- inwards and out of mountings in C-pillar
-arrow B-.

Note

For reasons of clarity, clips -3- are shown in their removed state in the illustration.

3.9.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

3.10 Removing and installing D-pillar trim

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

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3.10.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
Vehicles with rear side airbag:
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
All vehicles:
– Remove roof end strip trim (Estate) ⇒ page 182 .
– Remove lock carrier cover (Estate) ⇒ page 165 .
– Fold left bench seat and backrest forwards.
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Remove side trim panel in luggage compartment (Estate):
♦ right ⇒ page 173
♦ left ⇒ page 170
– Pull trim -1- inwards and out of mountings in D-pillar and bead‐
ing of rear lid seal -arrow A-.

Note

For reasons of clarity, the clip -2- is shown removed.

– Pull trim forwards and out of the two clips -3- -arrow B-.

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3.10.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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4 Rear lid trim

4.1 Tools

4.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

♦ Removal pliers - 3392-
♦ Wedges - T10383-
♦ Release tool - T10236-
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

4.2 Removing and installing warning trian‐

gle bracket (Saloon)

4.2.1 Removing
– Open rear lid and take warning triangle out of vehicle.
– Unscrew bolt -1- (1.5 Nm) and remove holder -2- from mount‐
ings in rear lid.

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4.2.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

4.3 Removing and installing rear lid trim

(Saloon)

4.3.1 Removing
– Remove warning triangle holder ⇒ page 158
– Unscrew the four bolts -1- in the handle recesses (1.5 Nm).

Note

In addition to the four bolts, the trim is secured with ten panel clips -arrows- around the rear lid.

– Pull trim upwards slightly and push out panel clips -arrow- us‐
ing a screwdriver from mountings around rear lid.
– Unhook cable for rear lid handle from rear lid lock.

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4.3.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐
essary.

4.4 Removing and installing window frame

trim (Estate)

4.4.1 Removing
– Remove rear lid trim (Estate) ⇒ page 161 .
– Release trim -1- along sides from mountings in rear lid using
removal pliers - 3392- .
– Pull upper edge of trim out of mountings.

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4.4.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐
essary.

4.5 Removing and installing rear lid trim (Es‐

tate)

4.5.1 Removing
– Open cover in trim and remove warning triangle
– Remove screws -1- and -3- from handle recess trim (1.5 Nm).
– Remove cover from trim and remove the two screws -2-
(1.5 Nm).
– Release trim -4- from mountings in lid using removal pliers -
3392- .

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– Release trim -4- along sides from mountings in window frame

trim -5-.
– Disconnect wiring harness from switch -6- on vehicles with
electrically operated lid.

4.5.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐
essary.

4.6 Removing and installing warning trian‐

gle bracket (Estate)

4.6.1 Removing
– Open warning triangle bracket.

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• During subsequent removal, opening angle of warning triangle

bracket must be approx. 45°.
– On right-hand side, press warning triangle bracket -1- inwards
using removal wedge - 3409- and release from mounting pin.

– Pull warning triangle bracket -1- from left mounting pin.

4.6.2 Installing
– Push warning triangle bracket -1- onto left mounting pin at an
angle of 45°.
– Then press warning triangle bracket to left and push onto right
mounting pin.
– After installation is complete, a functional check must be per‐
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5 Load and luggage compartment trims

5.1 Tools

5.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

♦ Release tool - T10236-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

5.2 Removing and installing lock carrier

cover (Saloon)

5.2.1 Removing
– Remove floor covering from vehicle.
– Remove spare wheel from vehicle.
– Remove vehicle tool holder from vehicle.
– Pull lock carrier cover -1- upwards off lock carrier.

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5.2.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐
essary.

5.3 Removing and installing lock carrier

cover (Estate)

5.3.1 Removing
– Slide floor covering forwards and remove cover for vehicle
tools.

Note

Surrounding components (rear bumper etc.) are not shown in the following illustrations.

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– Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).

– Pull lock carrier cover -2- upwards off lock carrier.

5.3.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐
essary.

5.4 Removing and installing load and lug‐

gage compartment floor covering (Es‐
tate)

5.4.1 Removing
– Fold the two rearmost floor elements -1- forwards and remove
the two bolts -2- (1.5 Nm).

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– Remove covering -3- from vehicle.

5.4.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

5.5 Removing and installing left side trim of

luggage compartment (Saloon)

5.5.1 Removing
– Remove floor covering from vehicle.
– Remove spare wheel from vehicle.
– Remove vehicle tool holder from vehicle.
– Remove lock carrier cover (Saloon) ⇒ page 164 .
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238

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– Remove left backrest segment ⇒ page 234

– Remove the two bolts -1- (6 Nm) and remove tie-down ring
-2-.
– Remove the three bolts -3- (1.5 Nm).
– Unscrew bolt -4- (1.5 Nm) and remove hook -5-.
– Using release tool - T10236- , remove the four buttons
-arrows- and detach trim from mountings in vehicle.

5.5.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before installing, check buttons for damage and renew if neces‐

sary.

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5.6 Removing and installing right side trim

of luggage compartment (Saloon)

5.6.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove floor covering from vehicle.
– Remove spare wheel from vehicle.
– Remove vehicle tool holder from vehicle.
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ page 164
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Remove right backrest segment ⇒ page 235
– Remove the two bolts -1- (6 Nm) and remove tie-down ring
-2-.
– Remove the bolt -3- (1.5 Nm).
– Unscrew bolt -4- (1.5 Nm) and remove hook -5-.
– Using release tool - T10236- , remove the four buttons
-arrows- and detach trim from mountings in vehicle.
– Separate wiring harnesses from socket and light.

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5.6.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before installing, check buttons for damage and renew if neces‐

sary.

5.7 Removing and installing left side trim of

luggage compartment (Estate)

5.7.1 Removing
• Net partition removed
• Load compartment cover removed
– Switch off ignition.

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Vehicles with rear side airbag:

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
For all vehicles:
– Remove lock carrier cover (Estate) ⇒ page 165 .
– Fold left bench seat forwards.
– Detach Bowden cable of rear backrest folding mechanism
⇒ page 233 .
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Pull wheel housing trim -1- out of mountings in body in upper
area.

Note

For greater clarity, wheel housing trim -1- and clip -2- are shown
removed.

– Open flap -2- and remove clip -1-.

– Detach backrest remote release -1- and undo screw -2- (2

Nm).

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Vehicles without rail system:

– Remove the two bolts -1- (6 Nm) and remove tie-down ring
-2-.
– Remove the two bolts -3- (6 Nm) and remove tie-down ring
-4-.
All vehicles:
– Unscrew clamp pin -5- with an Allen key (3 mm) and remove
spreader rivet -6-.
– Pull trim -7- inwards and out of mountings in body.
– Guide seat belt -8- through the two plates -9- of the trim -7-.
– Slide trim forwards over backrest stop -10- and away.
– Remove trim from vehicle.

5.7.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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Note

Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐
essary.

5.8 Removing and installing right side trim

of luggage compartment (Estate)

5.8.1 Removing
• Net partition removed
• Load compartment cover removed
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove button for electrically adjustable towing bracket (if
there is one) - E474- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96; ; Lights
and switches in the luggage compartment; Button for electri‐
cally adjustable towing bracket - E474- .
Vehicles with rear side airbag:
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
All vehicles:
– Remove lock carrier cover (Estate) ⇒ page 165 .
– Fold right bench seat and backrest forwards.
– Detach Bowden cable of rear backrest folding mechanism
⇒ page 233 .
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Pull wheel housing trim -1- out of mountings in body in upper
area.

Note

♦ For greater clarity, wheel housing trim -1- and clip -2- are
shown removed.
♦ The illustration shows the left side, removing the wheel hous‐
ing trim on the right side is similar.

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– Open flap -2- and remove clip -1-.

Note

The left side of the vehicle is shown; the right side is a mirror
image.

– Detach backrest remote release -1- and undo screw -2- (2

Nm).

Note

The left side of the vehicle is shown; the right side is a mirror
image.

Vehicles without rail system:

– Remove the two bolts -1- (6 Nm) and remove tie-down ring
-2-.
– Remove the two bolts -3- (6 Nm) and remove tie-down ring
-4-.
All vehicles:
– Unscrew clamp pin -5- with an Allen key (3 mm) and remove
spreader rivet -6-.
– Pull trim -7- inwards and out of mountings in body.
– Guide seat belt -8- through the two plates -9- of the trim -7-.
– Slide trim forwards over backrest stop -10- and away.

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5.8.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Before installing, check panel clips for damage and renew if nec‐
essary.

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6 Passat Estate rail system

6.1 Removing and installing retaining rails

6.1.1 Removing
– Operate button -1- and slide tie-down ring -2- to respective
opening in the respective retaining rail -arrows-.
– Remove tie-down ring from retaining rail.
– Operate button -3- and slide anchor eye -4- to respective
opening in the respective retaining rail -arrows-.
– Remove anchor eye from retaining rail.
– Remove remaining lashing and anchor eyes as described.

– Remove the five bolts -1- (9 Nm).

– Remove right retaining rail -2- from vehicle.
– Remove the five bolts -3- (9 Nm).

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– Remove left retaining rail -4- from vehicle.

6.1.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

6.2 Removing and installing retainer and

carrier for rail system

6.2.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
Vehicles with rear side airbag:
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
All vehicles:
– Remove load and luggage compartment floor covering
⇒ page 166 .
– Remove lock carrier cover (Estate) ⇒ page 165 .

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– Fold left bench seat and backrest forwards.

– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Remove side trim panels in luggage compartment (Estate):
♦ right ⇒ page 173
♦ left ⇒ page 170
– Remove mounting with vehicle tools and spare wheel (if part
of equipment) from recess in vehicle floor.
– Remove nuts -1-, -2- and -3-.
– Remove carrier -4- from vehicle.

– Remove nut -1- (2 Nm).

– Remove the two bolts -2- (9 Nm).
– Remove front right retainer -3- from vehicle.
– Removal of front left retainer -4- is similar.
– Unscrew bolts -5- and -7- (25 Nm).

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– Remove the two bolts -6- (9 Nm).

– Remove rear right retainer -8- from vehicle.
– Removal of rear left retainer -9- is similar.
– Remove nuts -10- and -11- (2 Nm).
– Remove lower part of lining -12- from vehicle.

6.2.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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7 Roof trims

7.1 Tools
Wedge - T10383/1-

Removal lever - 80 - 200-

Electric cutter - V.A.G 1561A-

Scraper (45 mm) - V.A.G 1561/20-

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Cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628-

Release lever - T10039 -

7.2 Removing and installing roof end strip

(Saloon)

7.2.1 Removing
– Using wedge - T10383- , carefully lever roof end strip -1-
downwards out of mountings in rear lid trim.

Note

Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

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7.2.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

7.3 Removing and installing roof end strip

(Estate)

7.3.1 Removing
– Using wedge - T10383- , carefully lever roof end strip -1-
downwards out of mountings in rear lid trim.

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Note

Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

7.3.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

7.4 Lowering and installing moulded head‐

liner (Saloon)

7.4.1 Lowering
Models with sliding/tilting sunroof
– Open sunroof.
All vehicles
– Switch off ignition.

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Vehicles with interior mirror with rain sensor

– Remove interior mirror with rain sensor ⇒ page 3
Vehicles with multifunction camera:
– Remove cap, mirror base and cover, multifunction camera
⇒ page 4
All vehicles
– Remove front and rear interior and reading lights ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof headliner
– Remove spectacles holder together with console in moulded
headliner ⇒ page 35
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 143 .
– Remove sun visors:
♦ Single ⇒ page 37
♦ Double ⇒ page 39
– Remove roof grab handles ⇒ page 48
– Lower backrests of front seats.
– Remove B-pillar upper trims ⇒ page 147 .
– Remove C-pillar trims (Saloon):
♦ Vehicles without sunblind ⇒ page 150
♦ Vehicles with sunblind ⇒ page 151
– Remove roof end strip trim (Saloon) ⇒ page 181 .
Models with sliding/tilting sunroof
– Push wedge - T10039/1- between frame -1- and moulded
headliner -2-.
– Separate frame from moulded headliner using release lever -
T10039/1- in -direction of arrow-, moving along perimeter.

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Vehicles with panorama roof

– In vehicles with panorama roof, clean removal lever - 80 - 200-
to avoid soiling the moulded headliner.
– Run removal lever - 80 - 200- between cover frame for pan‐
orama roof opening -2- and moulded headliner -1- until you
feel one of the retaining clips -3-.
– Unclip cover frame around retaining clips using removal lever
- 80 - 200- -arrow-.

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– In overlap area to rear window, unbolt the four bolts -1- (2 Nm).
– Separate moulded headliner from door seal beads.
– Lower moulded headliner slightly and, depending on vehicle
equipment, disconnect wiring harness from moulded headlin‐
er.

7.4.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Exchanging clips “part no. 1K0 867 633” below roof grab handle
greatly simplifies the installation of the moulded headliner. It is
recommended therefore to renew the old clips.

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7.5 Removing and installing moulded head‐

liner (Saloon)

7.5.1 Removing

Note

If the moulded headliner in a vehicle with “make-up mirror” has

been replaced, cut out 2 corresponding apertures in the new part.
The location of the apertures must be the same as on the used
part. To cut out the apertures, use a carpet knife. To prevent
damage on fabric surface of moulded headliner, cut, starting from
fabric surface, in direction of subframe material. The edges of
each aperture must be provided with a reinforcement plate.

Models with sliding/tilting sunroof

– Open sunroof.
All vehicles
– Switch off ignition.
– Move steering wheel to highest position.
– Move selector lever to rearmost position.
Vehicles with interior mirror with rain sensor
– Remove interior mirror with rain sensor ⇒ page 3
Vehicles with multifunction camera:
– Remove cap, mirror base and cover, multifunction camera
⇒ page 4
All vehicles
– Remove front and rear interior and reading lights ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof headliner
– Remove spectacles holder together with console in moulded
headliner ⇒ page 35
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 143 .
– Remove sun visors:
♦ Single ⇒ page 37
♦ Double ⇒ page 39
– Remove roof grab handles ⇒ page 48
– Remove footwell trim ⇒ page 9
– Remove front ashtray or front storage tray ⇒ page 10
– Remove Infotainment surround ⇒ page 12
– Remove cover for “Climatronic/Climatic”, ⇒ page 13
Vehicles with no “Climatronic/Climatic”
– Remove controls for hot air and fresh air ⇒ Heater, air condi‐
tioning system; Rep. gr. 80 ; Repairing heater; Removing and
installing controls for hot air and fresh air .
Air conditioning system with manual regulation “Climatic”
Remove controls for heater and air conditioning system Climatic
⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioning

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system with manual controls, Climatic; Removing and installing

controls for heater and air conditioning system, Climatic .
Air conditioning system with automatic regulation “Climatronic”
– Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- together with Climatronic control unit -
J255- ⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Climatronic air conditioning system with automatic regulation;
Removing and installing operating and display unit for Clima‐
tronic air conditioning system - E87- with Climatronic control
unit - J255-
– Remove rear trim ⇒ page 14 .
– Remove centre console: ⇒ page 6
– Lower backrest of driver seat. If front passenger seat is still in
vehicle, lower backrest.
– Remove B-pillar upper trims ⇒ page 147 .
– Remove C-pillar trims (Saloon):
♦ Vehicles without sunblind ⇒ page 150
♦ Vehicles with sunblind ⇒ page 151
– Remove roof end strip trim (Saloon) ⇒ page 181 .
Models with sliding/tilting sunroof
– Push wedge - T10039/1- between frame -1- and moulded
headliner -2-.
– Separate frame from moulded headliner using release lever -
T10039/1- in -direction of arrow-, moving along perimeter.

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Vehicles with panorama roof

– In vehicles with panorama roof, clean removal lever - 80 - 200-
to avoid soiling the moulded headliner.
– Run removal lever - 80 - 200- between cover frame for pan‐
orama roof opening -2- and moulded headliner -1- until you
feel one of the retaining clips -3-.
– Unclip cover frame around retaining clips using removal lever
- 80 - 200- -arrow-.

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– In overlap area to rear window, unbolt the four bolts -1- (2 Nm).
– Separate moulded headliner from door seal beads.
– Lower moulded headliner slightly and, depending on vehicle
equipment, disconnect wiring harness from moulded headlin‐
er.
– Take out moulded headliner from vehicle through front pas‐
senger door with the aid of a second mechanic.

7.5.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Replacing the clips “part no. 1K0 867 633” below roof grab han‐
dles greatly simplifies installation of the moulded headliner. It is
therefore recommended that old clips be replaced.

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7.6 Removing and installing moulded head‐

liner (Estate)

7.6.1 Removing

Note

If the moulded headliner in a vehicle with “make-up mirror” has

been replaced, cut out 2 corresponding apertures in the new part.
The location of the apertures must be the same as on the used
part. To cut out the apertures, use a carpet knife. To prevent
damage on fabric surface of moulded headliner, cut, starting from
fabric surface, in direction of subframe material. The edges of
each aperture must be provided with a reinforcement plate.

Vehicles with sliding/tilting sunroof:

– Open sunroof.
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove front and rear interior and reading lights ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof headliner
– Remove spectacles holder together with console in moulded
headliner ⇒ page 35
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 143 .
– Remove sun visors:
♦ Single ⇒ page 37
♦ Double ⇒ page 39
– Remove roof grab handles ⇒ page 48
– Remove B-pillar upper trims ⇒ page 147 .
– Remove C-pillar trims (Estate) ⇒ page 153 .
– Remove roof end strip trim (Estate) ⇒ page 182 .
Vehicles with rear side airbag:
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
All vehicles:
– Remove lock carrier cover (Estate) ⇒ page 165 .
– Fold left bench seat and backrest forwards.
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Remove side trim panel in luggage compartment (Estate):
♦ right ⇒ page 173
♦ left ⇒ page 170
– Remove D-pillar trims ⇒ page 154 .
Vehicles with interior mirror and rain sensor:
– Remove side cover caps from interior mirror ⇒ page 3

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Vehicles with multifunction camera:

– Remove cap, mirror base and cover, multifunction camera
⇒ page 4
Models with sliding/tilting sunroof
– Push wedge - T10039/1- between frame -1- and moulded
headliner -2-.
– Separate frame from moulded headliner using release lever -
T10039/1- in -direction of arrow-, moving along perimeter.

Vehicles with panorama roof

– In vehicles with panorama roof, clean removal lever - 80 - 200-
to avoid soiling the moulded headliner.

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– Run removal lever - 80 - 200- between cover frame for pan‐

orama roof opening -2- and moulded headliner -1- until you
feel one of the retaining clips -3-.
– Unclip cover frame around retaining clips using removal lever
- 80 - 200- -arrow-.

Vehicles with net partition

– Operate locking device -1- and pull off cover -2-.
– Remove the bolt -3- (2 Nm).
– Release trim -4- from fastener -5- in body.
– Remove remaining trims as described.
All vehicles
– Separate moulded headliner from door seal beads.
– Lower moulded headliner -6- and remove it from vehicle
through rear lid aperture with help of a second mechanic.

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7.6.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Replacing the clips “part no. 1K0 867 633” below roof grab han‐
dles greatly simplifies installation of the moulded headliner. It is
therefore recommended that old clips be replaced.

7.7 Removing and installing roof insulation/

reinforcement (Estate)

Note

In the following description a Saloon is shown without a sunroof.

The removal and installation procedure of the roof insulation/re‐
inforcement for a Estate with or without a sunroof is similar.

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7.7.1 Removing
Vehicles with sliding/tilting sunroof:
– Open sunroof.
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove front and rear interior and reading lights ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof headliner
– Remove spectacles holder together with console in moulded
headliner ⇒ page 35
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 143 .
– Remove sun visors:
♦ Single ⇒ page 37
♦ Double ⇒ page 39
– Remove roof grab handles ⇒ page 48
– Remove B-pillar upper trims ⇒ page 147 .
– Remove C-pillar trims (Estate) ⇒ page 153 .
– Remove roof end strip trim (Estate) ⇒ page 182 .
Vehicles with rear side airbag:
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
All vehicles:
– Remove lock carrier cover (Estate) ⇒ page 165 .
– Fold left bench seat and backrest forwards.
– Remove side padding:
♦ With rear side airbags ⇒ page 236
♦ with no rear side airbags ⇒ page 238
– Remove side trim panel in luggage compartment (Estate):
♦ right ⇒ page 173
♦ left ⇒ page 170
– Remove D-pillar trims ⇒ page 154 .
Vehicles with interior mirror and rain sensor:
– Remove side cover caps from interior mirror ⇒ page 3
Vehicles with multifunction camera:
– Remove cap, mirror base and cover, multifunction camera
⇒ page 4
All vehicles:
– Remove moulded headliner (Estate) ⇒ page 191 .
– Cut roof insulation/reinforcement -1- into strips approximately
6 cm wide -2- lengthwise using a carpet knife.
– Pull strips -2- from roof.
– Cut back adhesive residue -3- using an electric cutter -
V.A.G 1561 A- and cutting blade - V.A.G 1561/20- -4-.

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Note

If paint structure has been damaged on removal of the roof insulation/reinforcement, repair paint damage ac‐
cording to guidelines of ⇒ Paint workshop manual .

7.7.2 Installing

Note

Observe adhesive processing instructions when installing roof in‐

sulation/reinforcement.

– Use hand-cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628- to apply adhesive

D 190 MKD A3 onto roof insulation/reinforcement.
– Dimension a = 67 ± 2 mm
– Dimension b = 34± 5 mm
– Dimension c = 23± 5 mm

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– Transport roof insulation/reinforcement into vehicle via rear lid

aperture and press fully onto roof.

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72 – Seat frames
1 Front seats

1.1 Tools

1.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

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♦ Airbag adapter - VAS 6282-

♦ Engine and gearbox support - VAS 6095-
♦ Seat repair stand - VAS 6136-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-
♦ Assembly tool - 3399-
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
♦ Pop rivet pliers - VAS 5072-
♦ Hook - 3438-

1.2 Removing and installing front seat

Note

♦ Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
♦ Removal and installation applies to seats with manual and
electric adjustment.

1.2.1 Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 89

– Move seat to forwardmost position using longitudinal adjust‐

ment.
– Remove bolts -3- and -4-.
– Move seat to rearmost position using longitudinal adjustment.
– Move seat forwards by approx. 4 cm. This is necessary to al‐
low the belt buckle to be removed for the following work
measures.
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Fold up floor covering above coupling station.

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WARNING

Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering

of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐
charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth
wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker
plate of the door.

– Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect seat wiring har‐

ness from coupling station.
– Attach airbag adapter - VAS 6282- to wiring harness of side
airbag.
– Remove bolts -1- and -2-.
– Release wiring harness from mounting in floor.

1.2.2 Installing
– Lift seat through front door opening.
– Locate seat in relevant openings in vehicle floor via centring
pins on tunnel side.

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– Tilt seat backwards until it comes into contact with backrest on

seat cushion of rear bench seat.
– Remove airbag adapter - VAS 6282- .
– Lock side airbag wiring harness into coupling station.
– Depending on vehicle equipment, reconnect all other wiring
harnesses into coupling station.
– Tilt seat forwards; centring pins on tunnel side must then be
located in relevant openings in vehicle floor.
– Tighten bolt -1- (40 ± 4 Nm).
– Tighten bolt -2- (40 ± 4 Nm).
– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Move seat to forwardmost position using longitudinal adjust‐
ment.
– Tighten bolt -3- (40 ± 4 Nm).
– Tighten bolt -4- (40 ± 4 Nm).

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1.3 Removing and installing trim on tunnel

side

Note

Removal and installation are only possible with front seat re‐
moved.

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

1.3.1 Removing
– Attach seat repair stand - VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox
support - VAS 6095- .
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 200 .
– Secure seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove front belt buckle ⇒ page 67 .

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– Press clamping pin -1- inwards out of fastener -2-.

– Remove spreader clip.

– Release trim -1- from mountings in seat frame.

1.3.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.4 Removing and installing seat (electric)

trim
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

1.4.1 Removing
– Move seat to uppermost and foremost position.
– Press clamping pin -1- inwards and remove spreader clip -2-.
– Open clips -3-, -4- and -5- on inside of trim.
– Pull trim off retainer.
– Detach connectors.

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1.4.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.5 Removing and installing seat (electric)

trim and holder
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

1.5.1 Removing
– Remove trim of (electric) seat ⇒ page 204
– Unbolt bolts -1-, -2- and -3- (7.5 Nm).
– Detach holder from seat frame.

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1.5.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.6 Removing and installing seat (part elec‐

tric) trim
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

1.6.1 Removing
– Move seat to uppermost and foremost position.
– Remove seat height adjuster handle ⇒ page 212 .
– Press clamping pin -1- inwards and remove spreader clip -2-.
– Open clips -3- and -4-.
– First, pull trim forwards and then upwards and off the retainer
-5-.
– Detach connectors.

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1.6.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.7 Removing and installing seat height ad‐

juster unit
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

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1.7.1 Assembly overview

1 - Retaining clip
2 - Lever of seat height adjust‐
ment handle
3 - Seat height adjustment unit
4 - Bolt - 8 Nm
5 - Nut - 12 Nm
6 - Retaining plate
7 - Bolts - 8 Nm
❑ Qty. 2.

1.7.2 Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 200 .
– Attach seat repair stand - VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox
support - VAS 6095- .
– Secure front seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
• Seat position adjustment: highest seat position
– Remove seat trim:
♦ Part electric ⇒ page 206
♦ Height adjustable ⇒ page 212
– Remove nut -5-.
– Remove the two bolts -7-.
– Remove bolt -4-.
– Remove seat height adjustment unit -3- and retaining plate
-6-.

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1.7.3 Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
– Ensure that retaining plate -6- contacts point on backrest
frame indicated by -arrow-.
– Ensure that retaining clip -1- is attached to lever of seat height
adjustment handle -2-. Note installation position.

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1.8 Removing and installing backrest ad‐

justment wheel
Removing
– Turn backrest adjustment wheel -1- until a fastener can be
seen from the rear -arrow A-. If necessary, use a torch for this.
– Hook assembly tool - 3399- in and lever in
-direction of arrow B-.
– Turn backrest adjustment wheel 120° further.
– Hook assembly tool - 3399- in and lever in
-direction of arrow B-.
– Remove backrest adjustment wheel.
Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
– Renew backrest adjustment wheel if it is too loose after being
fitted.

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1.9 Removing and installing lumbar adjust‐

ment lever

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

1.9.1 Removing
– Pull lumbar adjustment lever from shaft.

1.9.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Ensure that teeth on lumbar adjustment lever -1- align with teeth
on shaft -2-.

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1.10 Removing and installing seat height ad‐

juster handle

Note

The seat height adjuster handle can be replaced with front seat
in situ.

Removing

Note

♦ Remove seat height adjuster handle -1- as described, never

drive off lever -2-
♦ If tab -arrow- is damaged when removing seat height adjuster
handle then handle cannot be reinstalled, this means seat
height adjuster handle must be replaced.

– Pull seat height adjuster handle -1- as far as possible upwards

and hold in this position.
– Carefully pull seat height adjuster handle slightly off front seat.
– Guide hook - 3438- between seat height adjuster handle and
trim -2-.
– Release tab -3- using hook - 3438- and simultaneously pull
seat height adjuster handle off lever in direction of -arrow-.

Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
– Check tab -arrow- visually
– If tab is damaged, install new seat height adjuster handle -1-.
– Ensure tab of seat height adjuster lever is engaged correctly
over lug on lever.

1.11 Removing and installing seat (manually

height adjustable) trim
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

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Note

Removal and installation can be performed with front seat in situ.

1.11.1 Removing
– Remove seat height adjuster handle ⇒ page 212 .
– Remove backrest adjuster wheel ⇒ page 210 .
– Move seat to uppermost position.
– Remove spreader rivet -2- for trim -1- on sill panel side.

– Open clips -4- (2 clips).

– Detach trim -1- from retainer -3-.
– Detach trim in area of backrest adjustment wheel on backrest
and seat fitting.
– Pull trim off retainer -3- forwards and upwards.

Note

When pulling trim off, make sure that the retainer -5- and lug -2-
are not damaged.

Seat with four-way lumbar support:

– Pull electric connector -4- off driver seat lumbar support ad‐
justment switch - E176- -1-.
3 - Trim on sill panel side
Continuation for all seat variants (manually adjustable):
– Remove trim on sill panel side.
Installing

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1.11.2 Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:

Note

♦ Ensure that the lug -2- is seated correctly.

♦ Make sure that the trim has engaged correctly on the retainer
-3- on the sill panel side -1- and that the lockable clips -4- are
closed.

Note

Make sure that the cable is as close as possible to the connector

-4-.

1.12 Removing and installing lever for seat

height adjuster handle and retainer for
seat trim (manually height-adjustable
and partially electric)
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

1.12.1 Removing: seat, manually height-ad‐

justable
– Move seat to uppermost position.
– Remove seat height adjuster handle ⇒ page 212 .
– Remove backrest adjuster wheel ⇒ page 210 .
– Remove seat trim ⇒ page 212 .

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– Remove bolts -2- (Qty. 2) (7.5 Nm).

– Remove lever for seat height adjuster handle -1-.

– Remove bolts -2- (Qty. 3) (3.5 Nm).

– Remove retainer -1- from front seat -3-, releasing cable ties (if
any) on retainer beforehand.

1.12.2 Installing: seat, manually height-adjust‐

able
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.12.3 Removing: seat, partially electric

– Move seat to uppermost position.
– Remove seat height adjuster handle ⇒ page 212 .
– Remove seat trim ⇒ page 206 .
– Remove the two bolts -1- (7.5 Nm) and remove operating lever
-2-.
– Unscrew bolts -3- and -5- (7.5 Nm) and remove holder -4-.

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1.12.4 Installing: seat, partially electric

– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.13 Removing and installing front seat back‐

rest
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

1.13.1 Removing
– Attach seat repair stand - VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox
support - VAS 6095- .
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 200 .
– Secure seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove front belt buckle ⇒ page 67 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 203
Seat, electric
– Remove trim of (electric) seat ⇒ page 204

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Seat, part electric

– Remove (part electric) seat trim ⇒ page 206
Height adjustable seat
– Remove (height adjustable) seat trim ⇒ page 212 .

Note

The illustration shows a seat with manual/part electric adjustment. Apply the same instructions for removal and
installation on electric seats as appropriate.

– Depending on vehicle equipment level, detach backrest wiring

harnesses from seat frame.
– Fit airbag adapter - VAS 6282- to wiring harness of side-air‐
bag.
– Remove the two bolts each on left and right -1- and -2-.
– Bend backrest in area of threaded connections outwards
slightly using screwdriver and detach backrest from seat
frame.

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1.13.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.
The specified torque for bolts -1- and -2- is:

Caution

1.14 Removing and installing lumbar support

(2-way, manual)

1.14.1 Removing
– Remove cover and padding of front seat backrest:
♦ Removing and installing front seat backrest cover and padding
⇒ page 249
– Unscrew two actuator mechanism bolts -1- (1.5 ± 1 Nm).
– Unhook lateral fasteners -2- and -3- from backrest frame.

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– Unhook lateral springs.

– Release lumbar support -4- from upper mountings -arrows- in
backrest frame.

1.14.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.15 Removing and installing lumbar support

(4-way, electric)

1.15.1 Removing
– Attach seat repair stand - VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox
support - VAS 6095- .
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 200 .
– Secure seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove front belt buckle ⇒ page 67 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 203

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Seat, electric
– Remove trim of (electric) seat ⇒ page 204
Seat, part electric
– Remove (part electric) seat trim ⇒ page 206
All seats
– Remove front seat backrest ⇒ page 216 .
– Secure backrest to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove head restraint ⇒ page 221 .
– Disconnect backrest drive wiring harnesses on underside of
seat frame. Release wiring harnesses from seat frame.
– Remove front seat backrest cover and padding ⇒ page 249 .
– Disconnect wiring harnesses from lumbar support adjustment
motors.
– Drill out rivet -1- on rear of backrest.
– Swivel lumbar support -2- out from backrest frame.
– Release lumbar support -2- from both mountings -3-and -4- in
upper, front area of backrest frame.

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1.15.2 Installing
– Install in the reverse order of removal.
To install rivet, use pop rivet pliers - VAS 5072- .

1.16 Removing and installing head restraint

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

1.16.1 Removing
Head restraint, Basic
– Press button -1- inwards onto stop and pull out head restraint
from backrest.
Head restraint, Convenience

– Press padding in area of head restraint downwards a little.

– Push safety catch -1- of the two head restraint guides towards
the holding tube as far as it will go.
– Pull head restraint out of backrest.

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1.16.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

1.17 Removing and installing seat ventilation

switch - E655-
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Removing
– Operate catches of seat ventilation switch - E655- -1-
-arrows- on the inner side of trim, release switch from trim and
separate connector.
Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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1.18 Removing and installing front seat fan -

V268-
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
For vehicles which are initially registered in the USA apply the
same instructions for removal and installation of the front seat fan
- V268- (front passenger seat) as appropriate in the following de‐
scription.
Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 89

– Attach seat repair stand - VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox

support - VAS 6095- .
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 200 .
– Secure seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove front belt buckle ⇒ page 67 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 203
Seat, electric
– Remove trim of (electric) seat ⇒ page 204
– Remove (electric) seat trim holders ⇒ page 205
Seat, partially electric
– Remove (partially electric) seat trim ⇒ page 206
– Remove seat trim holder and operating lever (part electric/
height adjustable) ⇒ page 214 .
Height adjustable seat
– Remove (height adjustable) seat trim ⇒ page 212 .
– Remove seat trim holder and operating lever (part electric/
height adjustable) ⇒ page 214 .
All seats
– Remove front seat backrest ⇒ page 216 .
– Remove padding of front seat cushion ⇒ page 244 .

Note

Removal of the cover is not necessary.

– Cut bonded felt -1- in area of front seat fan - V268- -2- and pull
off padding -1-.
– Remove front seat fan - V268- from padding.

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Installing
– Insert front seat fan - V268- -2- in respective opening of pad‐
ding -1-.
– Pull protective backing off felt -1- and bond felt onto padding
-3- without creasing it.

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– Further installation is performed in the reverse order of re‐

moval.

1.19 Removing and installing front seat back‐

rest fan - V269-
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 89

– Attach seat repair stand - VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox

support - VAS 6095- .
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 200 .
– Secure seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove front belt buckle ⇒ page 67 .

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– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 203

Seat, electric
– Remove trim of (electric) seat ⇒ page 204
Seat, partially electric
– Remove (partially electric) seat trim ⇒ page 206
Height adjustable seat
– Remove (height adjustable) seat trim ⇒ page 212 .
All seats
– Remove front seat backrest ⇒ page 216 .
– Secure backrest to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove head restraint ⇒ page 221 .
– Remove cover and padding from front seat backrest
⇒ page 249 .
– Cut bonded felt -3- in area of front seat backrest fan - V269-
-2- and remove from padding -1-.
– Remove front seat backrest fan - V269- from padding.

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Installing
– Insert front seat backrest fan - V269- -2- in respective opening
of padding -1-.
– Pull protective backing off felt -3- and bond felt onto padding
-3- without creasing it.

– Further installation is performed in the reverse order of re‐

moval.

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2 Rear seats

2.1 Tools

2.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

♦ Assembly tool - T10118-

2.2 Removing and installing bench seat

(Saloon)

2.2.1 Removing
– If vehicle is equipped with rear seat heating, switch off ignition.
Vehicles with an integrated child seat
– Swing integrated child seat -1- upwards.
– Pull foot insert -2- out of mountings in bench seat.

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– Remove the two bolts -1- (8 Nm) on vehicle with integrated

child seat.
– Remove the two bolts -2- and -3- (8 Nm) for each of the child
seats on vehicle with two integrated child seats.

All vehicles

Note

For reasons of clarity, the rear seat backrest is not shown in the illustration.

– Pull front section of bench seat -1- upwards out of the two
mountings -2- -arrows A-.
– Push bench seat to rear -arrow B-.
– Pull bench seat upwards in rear area out of side guide plates
-3-.
– On vehicles with rear seat heating, separate wiring harness
for seat heating.
– Remove bench seat from vehicle.

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2.2.2 Installing
– Installation of bench seat -1- is carried out essentially in re‐
verse order of removal.

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Note

Before installing, check the two mountings -2- for damage and renew if necessary.

2.3 Removing and installing bench seat (Es‐

tate)

2.3.1 Removing
– If vehicle is equipped with rear seat heating, switch off ignition.

Note

For reasons of clarity, the rear seat backrest is not shown in the illustration.

– Fold left bench seat -1- forwards.

– Fold right bench seat -2- forwards.

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– On vehicles with rear seat heating, separate wiring harness

for seat heating.
– Remove the two bolts -3- (8 Nm) and remove left bench seat
-1- from vehicle.
– Remove the two bolts -4- (8 Nm) and remove right bench seat
-2- from vehicle.

2.3.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.4 Detaching and connecting Bowden ca‐

ble of rear backrest folding mechanism

2.4.1 Version A

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
– Passat Estate: Fold bench seat forwards.
– Passat Saloon: Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
Vehicles with coupling housing in Bowden cable
– Open coupling housing -1-, and detach Bowden cable -2-.
Vehicles without coupling housing in Bowden cable
– Detach Bowden cable from mounting in backrest.
Connecting
Connect Bowden cables proceeding in the reverse order of re‐
moval.

2.4.2 Version B

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.

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– Pull Bowden cable -1- out of cable support bracket -2-.

– Remove pin -3- of Bowden cable from mounting -4- in con‐
necting piece.
– Thread Bowden cable -1- out of rear seat backrest -arrow-.

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-.

2.5 Removing and installing left backrest

segment

2.5.1 Removing
Saloon
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
Estate
– Fold bench seat forwards.
All vehicles
– Detach Bowden cable of rear backrest folding mechanism
⇒ page 233 .
– Remove bolt -1- (8 Nm).
– Release clamp -2- from backrest centre mounting -3-.
– Lift left backrest segment -4- out of backrest centre mounting
and pull backrest off pin -5-.
– On vehicles with rear seat heating, detach connector of seat
heater.
– Remove left backrest segment from vehicle.

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2.5.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.6 Removing and installing right backrest

segment

2.6.1 Removing
– Switch off ignition.
Saloon
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
Estate
– Fold bench seat forwards.
All vehicles
– Detach Bowden cable of rear backrest folding mechanism
⇒ page 233 .
– Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt buckle -2- from floor.
– Detach electrical connection, if there is one.

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– Remove bolt -3- (8 Nm).

– Release clamp -4- from backrest centre mounting -5-.
– Lift right-hand backrest -6- out of backrest centre mounting
and pull backrest off pin -7-.
– On vehicles with rear seat heating, separate wiring harness
for seat heating.
– Remove right-hand backrest from vehicle.

2.6.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.7 Removing and installing side padding

with side-airbag
Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.
Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

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2.7.1 Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 89

– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
Saloon
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
Estate
– Fold bench seat forwards.
All vehicles
– Remove cover cap and remove nut -1- (8 Nm), if part of original
equipment.

Note

The cover cap for the nut -1-, if part of original equipment, is not shown in the figure.

– Pull side padding -2- upwards out of mountings -3- and -4-.

WARNING

Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering

of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐
charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth
wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker
plate of the door.

– Separate wiring harness from side airbag.

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2.7.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.
– Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

– Reconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

2.8 Removing and installing side padding

with no side-airbag
Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle.
Follow same instructions for left side as appropriate.

2.8.1 Removing
Saloon
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .

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Estate
– Fold bench seat forwards.
All vehicles
– Remove nut -1- (8 Nm).
– Pull side padding -2- upwards out of mountings -3- and -4-.

2.8.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.9 Removing and installing centre armrest

2.9.1 Removing
– Unclip padding -1-.

– Fold down centre armrest and open through-loading flap.

Version 1:
– Unscrew the two nuts -1- (8 Nm) and remove centre armrest
-2- from mountings in backrest.
Version 2:
– Unscrew the two bolts -3- (8 Nm) and remove centre armrest
-4- from mountings in backrest.

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2.9.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.10 Removing and installing centre armrest

drink holder

2.10.1 Removing
– Fold down centre armrest and open drink holder.

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– Using a screwdriver, press securing clips inwards on both

sides -arrow A- and pull drink holder -1- out of centre armrest
-2- -arrow B-.

2.10.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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74 – Seat - padding, covers

1 Front seat covers and padding

1.1 Tools

1.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

♦ Upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634-

♦ Engine and gearbox support - VAS 6095-
♦ Seat repair stand - VAS 6136-

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1.2 Removing and installing front seat cush‐

ion cover and padding

Note

The following description is an example but it applies to all equip‐

ment versions.

Removal and installation is described for the front left seat cush‐
ion. Apply the same instructions for the front right seat cushion as
appropriate.

1.2.1 Removing
– Attach seat repair stand - VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox
support - VAS 6095- .
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 200 .
– Secure seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove front belt buckle ⇒ page 67 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 203
Seat, electric
– Remove trim of (electric) seat ⇒ page 204
– Remove (electric) seat trim holders ⇒ page 205
Seat, partially electric
– Remove (partially electric) seat trim ⇒ page 206
– Remove seat trim holder and operating lever (part electric/
height adjustable) ⇒ page 214 .
Height adjustable seat
– Remove (height adjustable) seat trim ⇒ page 212 .
– Remove seat trim holder and operating lever (part electric/
height adjustable) ⇒ page 214 .
All seats
– Remove front seat backrest ⇒ page 216 .
– Unhook profile -1- on both sides from seat frame in rear area.
– Unhook profile -2- on both sides from mounting -3- on under‐
side of seat frame.
– Unhook profile -4-.

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– Unhook profile -1- on both sides from seat frame.

– Unhook profile -2- on front side of seat frame.

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– Unhook profile -1- on both sides from seat frame.

– Roll up cover on sides -arrows-.

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– Cut through all padding clips -arrows- using side cutters.

– Detach cover -1- and padding -2- from seat frame -3-.

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1.2.2 Installing
If seat pan currently fitted is to be renewed, the replacement part
is a seat pan from the “Sportline” equipment level. If this seat pan
is to be installed in a vehicle with a different equipment level, bars
-1- and -2- must be removed. Otherwise, the padding cannot be
placed on the seat frame.
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

When attaching cover -1- to padding -2-, use upholstery pliers - V.A.G 1634- .

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1.3 Removing and installing front seat back‐

rest cover and padding

Note

The following description is an example but it applies to all equip‐

ment versions.

Removal and installation is described for the left seat. Apply the
same instructions for removal and installation of the right seat as
appropriate.

1.3.1 Removing
– Attach seat repair stand - VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox
support - VAS 6095- .
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 200 .
– Secure seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove front belt buckle ⇒ page 67 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 203

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Seat, electric
– Remove trim of (electric) seat ⇒ page 204
Seat, partially electric
– Remove (partially electric) seat trim ⇒ page 206
Height adjustable seat
– Remove (height adjustable) seat trim ⇒ page 212 .
All seats
– Remove front seat backrest ⇒ page 216 .
– Secure backrest to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove head restraint ⇒ page 221 .
– Remove lumbar adjustment lever if there is one ⇒ page 211 .

Note

Removal of the cover and padding is described for a sports seat

in the following illustrations/instructions. Apply the same instruc‐
tions for removal on all other equipment versions (except Trend‐
line) as appropriate.

– Remove side profiles -1- and -2- from beading -3-.

– Detach side retaining straps -4- from backrest frame.
– Release profile -5- from beading -3-.

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– Release side profiles -1- from beading -2-.

– Fold up rear of cover and detach clamping profile -3- from
mountings in backrest frame.
– Release the two profiles -4- from mountings in backrest frame.
– Remove backrest cover -5- from backrest frame.

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– Cut through all padding clips -arrows- using side cutters.

– Detach cover -1- and padding -2- from backrest frame -3-.
– Pull cover and padding over both head restraint guides -4-.

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– Install in reverse order of removal.

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Note

When attaching cover -1- to padding -2-, use upholstery pliers - V.A.G 1634- .

Note

For vehicles where the front passenger seat backrest folds down
complete, the zip of the backrest cover can be closed using a zip
closer: ⇒ Electronic Parts Catalogue .

1.4 Renewing heater elements of seat heat‐

ing
Heater elements of the backrest and seat padding are bonded to
the padding.
If one of the heater elements is defective, pinch off the cable of
the defective seat heating. Then, bond a new heater element right
over the old one:

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♦ Removing and installing cover and padding from front seat

cushion ⇒ page 244 .
♦ Remove cover and padding from front seat backrest
⇒ page 249 .

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2.1 Tools

2.1.1 Required special tools, workshop equip‐

ment, test and measuring devices and
auxiliary items

♦ Upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634-

♦ Release lever - T10039-

Special pop rivet pliers - V.A.G 1753A-

2.2 Removing and installing bench seat

cover and padding (Saloon)

Note

The following description is an example but it applies to all equip‐

ment versions.

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2.2.1 Removing
– Remove bench seat (Saloon) ⇒ page 228 .
– Cut through all padding clips -arrows- all-round underside of
bench seat using suitable cutting pliers.
– Release cover -1- at outer sides of padding -2- and fold up
sides.

– Cut through all padding clips -arrows- using side cutters.

– Release cover -1- from padding -2-.

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Note

When attaching cover -1- to padding -2-, use upholstery pliers - V.A.G 1634- .

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– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.3 Removing and installing bench seat

cover and padding (Estate)

Note

♦ The procedure is described for the right section of the bench

seat. For the left bench seat the procedures are similar.
♦ The following description is an example but it applies to all
equipment versions.

2.3.1 Removing
– Remove bench seat (Estate) ⇒ page 231 .
– Lever clamping profiles -1-, -2- and -3- of cover -5- out of fas‐
teners in seat pan -4- using a screwdriver.

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– Fold cover -1- upwards.

– Cut through the five padding clips -arrows- in rear area using
side cutter.

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– Cut through all padding clips -arrows- using side cutter and
release cover -1- from padding -2-.
– Release padding from seat pan.

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2.3.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

When securing cover to padding, use upholstery pliers - V.A.G

1634- .

2.4 Removing and installing cover and pad‐

ding for bench seat with integrated child
seat

Note

The procedure is described for the child seat on the right side of
the bench in a Saloon. Except for a few minor differences, the
procedure is the same for the child seat on the left side of the
Saloon bench seat as well as for both child seats of the Estate.

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2.4.1 Removing
– Remove bench seat.
♦ Saloon ⇒ page 228
♦ Estate ⇒ page 231
– Swing integrated child seat -1- upwards.
– Release the two fasteners -arrows A- and pull foot rest -2- out
of supports in bench seat.

Note

Before installing footrest -2-, pull on fabric cover -3- with even tension -arrow B- until it fits smoothly.

– Swing integrated child seat -1- downwards.

– Remove padding clips -2-.
– Swing integrated child seat -1- upwards again.
– Open circumferential zip fastener -3-.

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– Remove the four pop rivets -arrows- and remove child seat
-1- from seat frame.

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– Remove all padding clips -4- from along the edges.

– Detach clamping bar -2- from mounting in trim -1-.
– Release the two clamping bars -3- from mountings in adjusting
mechanism of child seat.

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– Pull back cover -2- upwards along outer edges.

– Remove the two padding clips on each side -4-.
– Remove cover -2- with padding -3- from adjusting mechanism
for child seat -1-.

Note

The cover -2- is bonded firmly to the padding -3-. They cannot be separated without damage and must be
renewed together.

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– Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

♦ When securing cover to adjusting mechanism of child seat,

use upholstery pliers - V.A.G 1634- .
♦ Use special pop rivet pliers - V.A.G 1753A- to secure integra‐
ted child seat to seat pan and/or seat frame.
♦ To close zip fastener, use “zip closer 1J0.881.451”.

2.5 Removing and installing push button

with trim for adjusting mechanism of
child seat

2.5.1 Removing
– Remove bench seat.
♦ Saloon ⇒ page 228

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♦ Estate ⇒ page 231

– Remove cover and padding from integrated child seat
⇒ page 262 .
– Move linkage -2- forward -arrow- and unhook it from push but‐
ton -1-.
– Remove the two pop rivets -6-.
– Release two fasteners each -4- and -5- and detach trim -7-
with push button -1- from adjusting mechanism of child seat
-3-.
– Unclip push button from trim.

2.5.2 Installing
– Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.6 Removing and installing right backrest

cover and padding

Note

The following description is an example but it applies to all equip‐

ment versions.

2.6.1 Removing
– Remove centre armrest ⇒ page 240
Saloon
– Remove bench seat ⇒ page 228 .
Estate
– Fold bench seat forwards.
All vehicles
– Remove right backrest segment ⇒ page 235
– Press buttons of head restraint guides and pull both head re‐
straints out of backrest.

Note

The cover and padding are only partly shown in the illustration.

– On both sides of cover -1-, press retainer inwards -arrow A-

using a screwdriver and pull cover upwards out of backrest.
Saloon and Estate
– On both sides of belt guide -2-, press retainer inwards
-arrow B- using a screwdriver and pull belt guide upwards out
of backrest.

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– On the rear side, lever the frame -1- out of the mountings in
the backrest with the help of the release lever - T10039- .
– Remove hole fitting -2- on right.
– Using a screwdriver, lever out clamping profiles -3- and -4-
from mountings in backrest frame.
– Lever out remaining clamping profiles around circumference,
as described, from mountings in backrest frame.

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– Fold up cover at sides and push padding and cover over head
restraints guides.
– Using a small screwdriver, lever side webs out of fasteners
-1- and pull out clamping strips -2-.
– Detach cover -3- and padding -4- from seat frame -5-.

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– Install in reverse order of removal.

2.7 Removing and installing left backrest

cover and padding

Note

The following description is an example but it applies to all equip‐

ment versions.

2.7.1 Removing
– Remove left backrest segment ⇒ page 234
– Press button in head restraint guide and pull head restraint out
of backrest.
– On both sides of cover -1-, press retainer inwards -arrow A-
using a screwdriver and pull cover upwards out of backrest.
– Remove hole fitting -2- on right.

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– Using a screwdriver, lever out clamping profile -1- from mount‐

ings in backrest frame.
– Lever out remaining clamping profiles around circumference,
as described, from mountings in backrest frame.

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– Fold up cover at sides and push padding and cover over head
restraints guides.
– Using a small screwdriver, lever side webs out of fasteners
-1- and pull out clamping strips -2-.
– Detach cover -3- and padding -4- from seat frame -5-.

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– Install in reverse order of removal.

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