Service

Workshop Manual
Touareg 2010 ➤
Touareg 2015 ➤
General body repairs, interior
Edition 05.2017

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 retaining plate for interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Compartments, covers and trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Removing and installing centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Removing and installing front centre armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Removing and installing shift mechanism trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Removing and installing centre console drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6 Removal and installation of storage compartment/ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.7 Removing and installing rear centre console trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.8 Removing and installing rear storage compartment in centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.9 Removing and installing camera cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.10 Removing and installing trim on front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.11 Removing and installing frame on front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.12 Removing and installing trim for instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.13 Removing and installing side dash panel covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.14 Removing and installing left dash panel facing trim, driver side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.15 Removing and installing right dash panel facing trim, driver side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.16 Removing and installing driver side deformation element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.17 Removing and installing bracket for driver-side deformation element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.18 Removing and installing supports for driver-side deformation element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.19 Removing and installing centre dash panel compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.20 Removing and installing glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.21 Removing and installing glove compartment lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.22 Removing and installing steering column trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.23 Removing and installing cover for instrument housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.24 Removing and installing floor coverings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.25 Removing and installing sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3 Sill mouldings and wheel housing trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.1 Removing and installing sill panel strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.2 Removing and installing wheel housing trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4 Grab handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2 Removing and installing roof grab handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

69 - Passenger protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1.2 General safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units
(pyrotechnic components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
1.3 Special instructions for belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
1.4 Storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units
(pyrotechnic components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
1.5 Removing and installing front three-point seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
1.6 Reversible seat belt tensioner: renewing control unit (Guided Fault Finding) . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.7 Removing and installing front seat belt end anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.8 Removing and installing front belt height adjusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
1.9 Removing and installing front belt buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1.10 Removing and installing seat belt end anchors for outer rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1.11 Removing and installing rear outer seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
1.12 Removing and installing rear outer seat belt buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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1.13 Removing and installing middle rear seat belt anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

1.14 Assembly overview - rear centre seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1.15 Removing and installing middle rear seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
1.16 Removing and installing middle rear seat belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2.2 General safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units
(pyrotechnic components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
2.3 Special instructions for driver and front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2.4 Special instructions for curtain airbag modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2.5 Storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units
(pyrotechnic components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2.6 Renewing airbag units following an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2.7 Removing and installing airbag control unit J234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.8 Removing and installing driver airbag unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.9 Renewing connector on airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
2.10 Removing and installing return spring with slip ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2.11 Removing and installing knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2.12 Removing and installing knee airbag bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2.13 Removing and installing front passenger airbag unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
2.14 Removing and installing front side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2.15 Removing and installing rear side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2.16 Removing and installing curtain airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2.17 Removing and installing Seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128 . . . . . . . . . . 64
2.18 Adapting components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3 Seat occupied recognition for deactivation of front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.1 Safety precautions for when working on seat occupied recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.2 Procedure after an accident when belt tensioner and/or airbag was triggered . . . . . . . . . . 69
3.3 Importers reporting obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
3.4 Assembly overview - seat occupied recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
3.5 Removing and installing seat occupied recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
3.6 Removing and installing seat position sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4 Crash sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.2 Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side G283 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.3 Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, front passenger side G284 . . . . . . . . 79
4.4 Removing and installing side airbag crash sensor, driver side G179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4.5 Removing and installing side airbag crash sensor, front passenger side G180 . . . . . . . . 81
4.6 Removing and installing rear side airbag crash sensor, driver side G256 . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4.7 Removing and installing rear side-airbag crash sensor, front passenger side G257 . . . . 83

70 - Trim, insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
1 Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
1.2 Removing and installing dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
1.3 Removing and installing central tube for dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
2 Front door trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
2.2 Removing and installing door trim at front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
2.3 Removing and installing interior door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
2.4 Removing and installing trim for mid-range loudspeaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
3 Rear door trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
3.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
3.2 Removing and installing rear door trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
3.3 Removing and installing loudspeaker trim in door trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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4 Pillar trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

4.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
4.2 Removing and installing upper A-pillar trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
4.3 Removing and installing centre A-pillar trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
4.4 Removing and installing lower A-pillar trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
4.5 Releasing and securing B-pillar trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
4.6 Removing and installing B-pillar trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
4.7 Releasing and securing C-pillar trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
4.8 Removing and installing C-pillar trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
4.9 Removing and installing D-pillar trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
5 Rear lid trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
5.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
5.2 Removing and installing rear lid trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
5.3 Removing and installing window frame trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
6 Luggage compartment trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
6.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
6.2 Removing and installing supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
6.3 Removing and installing lock carrier cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.4 Removing and installing side panel trims for luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
6.5 Removing and installing luggage compartment floor bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
7 Roof trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
7.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
7.2 Removing and installing moulded headlining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
7.3 Removing and installing insulation and roof reinforcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

72 - Seat frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

1 Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
1.2 Removing and installing seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
1.3 Removing front seat when seat longitudinal adjustment motor or control unit is defective
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1.4 Adjusting driver seat longitudinally when battery isolator N253 has triggered . . . . . . . . . . 142
1.5 Removing and installing head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
1.6 Removing and installing manually operated lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
1.7 Removing and installing trim on tunnel side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
1.8 Removing and installing trim on sill side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
1.9 Removing and installing trim bracket on sill side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
1.10 Removing and installing manual seat height adjustment lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
1.11 Removing and installing drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
1.12 Removing and installing backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
1.13 Removing and installing switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
1.14 Removing and installing seat padding ventilator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
1.15 Removing and installing backrest padding ventilator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
1.16 Assembly overview - backrest cover panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
1.17 Removing and installing backrest cover panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
1.18 Assembly overview - seat adjustment control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
1.19 Removing and installing seat adjustment control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
1.20 Removing and installing control unit bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
1.21 Removing and installing compressor for multicontour driver seat V439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
1.22 Assembly overview - backrest adjustment motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
1.23 Removing and installing backrest adjustment motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
1.24 Assembly overview - four-way lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
1.25 Removing and installing 4-way lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
1.26 Assembly overview - seat height adjustment motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
1.27 Removing and installing seat height adjustment motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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1.28 Assembly overview - seat rake adjustment motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

1.29 Removing and installing seat rake adjustment motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
1.30 Assembly overview - torsion rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
1.31 Removing and installing torsion rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
1.32 Removing and installing torsion rod bush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
1.33 Assembly overview - seat pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
1.34 Dismantling and assembling seat pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
2 Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
2.2 Removing and installing bench seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
2.3 Removing and installing rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
2.4 Removing and installing rear seat backrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
2.5 Removing and installing rear seat outer trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
2.6 Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
2.7 Removing and installing handle for backrest release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
2.8 Removing and installing rear seat inner trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
2.9 Removing and installing backrest release motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
2.10 Removing and installing centre armrest trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
2.11 Removing and installing centre armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
2.12 Removing and installing head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
2.13 Removing and installing rear head restraint guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
2.14 Removing and installing cover frame for through-loading aperture backrest lock . . . . . . . . 209
2.15 Removing and installing through-loading aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

74 - Seat - padding, covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

1 Front seat covers and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
1.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
1.2 Removing and installing seat cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
1.3 Removing and installing backrest cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
2 Rear seat covers and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
2.1 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
2.2 Removing and installing bench seat cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
2.3 Removing and installing through-loading aperture cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
2.4 Removing and installing rear seat backrest cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

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68 – Interior equipment
1 Interior mirror
(VRL010427; Edition 05.2017)

1.1 Removing and installing interior mirror

Note

The description refers to the maximum equipment level. Removal

and installation of the interior mirror is identical for the basic ver‐
sion.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Pull off cover cap -1- on both sides, push inwards slightly near
the catches and carefully pull off retaining plate -2-.
– Turn the interior mirror 20° anti-clockwise and take off the re‐
taining plate.
– Separate connector.

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Installing
– Connect connector.
– Offer up the interior mirror on the retaining plate -2- turned 20°
anti-clockwise.
– Lock the interior mirror onto the retaining plate by turning it
clockwise.
– Fit the cover cap -1-.

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1.2 Bonding retaining plate for interior mirror

Note

♦ A retaining plate for the interior mirror, which was detached by

the windscreen, must be reinstalled using repair procedure
described.
♦ A new windscreen and new retaining plate is not required.

1.2.1 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.

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1.2.2 Preparing detached or new retaining

plate
– 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.

1.2.3 Bonding retaining plate

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

1.2.4 Cleaning and removing excessive ad‐

hesive
– Carefully remove adhesive tape 0.5 … 1 hour after attaching
retaining plate.
– Remove excessive and still soft adhesive from around mirror
base using a spatula.
– Moisten a cloth or a primer applicator with cleaning solution
and then remove all excessive adhesive thoroughly.

1.2.5 Installing rain sensor and mirror

– Mirror can be fitted 2.5 hours after attaching retaining plate.

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2 Compartments, covers and trims

2.1 Tools

2.1.1 Special tools, workshop equipment, test

and measuring devices and auxiliary
items required

♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

♦ Wedges - T10383-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

2.2 Removing and installing centre console

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove gear selector trim ⇒ page 8 .
– Remove storage compartment/ashtray ⇒ page 9 .
– Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- with Climatronic control unit - J255- , ⇒
Heater, air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; front operating

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and display unit for Climatronic 2-zone temperature control

and 4-zone temperature control; Removing and installing op‐
erating and display unit for Climatronic air conditioning system
- E87- with Climatronic control unit - J255- .
– Remove rear vents ⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep.
gr. 80 ; Disassembling and assembling heater; Removing
vents; Removing and installing rear vents .
– Remove centre console rear trim ⇒ page 10 .
– Remove the 2 screws -1- to the left of the selector mechanism
(1.5 Nm).
– Also remove the 2 screws on the opposite side (1.5 Nm).

– Fold up armrests and remove lining mat -1- and cover -2-.
– Unscrew bolts -3- (8 Nm).

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– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).

– Remove the adapter for the rear vent in vehicles with 4-zone
air conditioning system ⇒ Heater, air conditioning system;
Rep. gr. 87 .
– Disconnect connectors and lift rear section of centre console.
– Carefully remove centre console from vehicle.
Installing
– Installation must be carried out in reverse order of removal.

Caution

You must observe the order of the screws.

2.3 Removing and installing front centre

armrest
Removing
– Switch off ignition.

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– Remove rear vents ⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep.

gr. 80 ; Disassembling and assembling heater; Removing
vents; Removing and installing rear vents .
– Remove centre console rear trim ⇒ page 10 .
– Unscrew 4 bolts -2- (1.5 Nm).
– Pull centre armrest -1- upwards out of dash panel.

Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.4 Removing and installing shift mecha‐

nism trim
Removing
• Selector lever in position “N”.
• Storage compartment/ashtray open.
– Switch off ignition.
– Unclip selector lever sleeve ⇒ Power transmission; Rep. gr.
37 ; Repairing selector mechanism .

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– Reach into the side of the selector mechanism opening, to the

right under the trim -1- and unclip carefully -arrow A-.
– In the selector mechanism opening, reach in at the side left
under the trim and carefully unclip.
– Push the trim forwards slightly in the direction of travel
-arrow B-, guide out upwards and disconnect connectors.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.5 Removing and installing centre console

drink holder
Removing
• Selector lever in position “N”.
• Storage compartment/ashtray open.
– Switch off ignition.
– Unclip selector lever sleeve ⇒ Power transmission; Rep. gr.
37 ; Repairing selector mechanism .
– Remove gear selector trim ⇒ page 8 .
– On the underside of the selector mechanism trim, unscrew the
6 screws (2.5 Nm) and remove the drink holder.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.6 Removal and installation of storage

compartment/ashtray
Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove gear selector trim ⇒ page 8 .

Note

The storage compartment or ashtray is clipped into the centre

console on both sides and in the middle.

– Unclip the storage compartment/ashtray -1- upwards on the

right-hand side and hold it »taut« securely to prevent it from
clicking into back place.
– Unclip the storage compartment/ashtray upwards on the left-
hand side and also hold it »taut« to prevent it from clicking
back into place.

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– Unclip the storage compartment/ashtray upwards out of the

central fastening and disconnect connector.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.7 Removing and installing rear centre

console trim
Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove rear vents ⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep.
gr. 80 ; Disassembling and assembling heater; Removing
vents; Removing and installing rear vents .
– If present, disconnect the connector of the operating and dis‐
play unit for air conditioning system.
– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).
– Release lower section of trim -2- -arrow A-.
– Swing the trim upwards until you hear it unclip.
– Remove the trim from the centre console -arrow B-.
– Disconnect connectors.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Note

♦ Fold up the armrests after installing the trim. Next ensure that
the trim and centre console are fitted together correctly in area
of armrests.
♦ After fitting the trim, ensure that the side joins between the trim
and the centre console are correct.

2.8 Removing and installing rear storage

compartment in centre console
Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove rear vents ⇒ Heater, air conditioning system; Rep.
gr. 80 ; Disassembling and assembling heater; Removing
vents; Removing and installing rear vents .

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– Unclip storage compartment -2- from trim panel -3-.

– If fitted, disconnect connectors from regulators -1- for heated
rear seats.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.9 Removing and installing camera cover

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove interior mirror ⇒ page 1 .
– Unclip the camera cover -1- at the front out of the retaining
plate for the interior mirror -2- and swing downwards.
– Unhook the camera cover out of the moulded headliner.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.10 Removing and installing trim on front

passenger side
Removing
– Release the trim on front passenger side -1- from the mount‐
ings -arrows- using the removal wedge - 3409- .
– If the hooks -2- prevent you removing the trim, shift the front
passenger side trim -1- slightly to the right and remove.

Installing

Note

The passenger-side trim -1- is clipped into the frame on the front passenger side. There are 3 transparent plastic
grommets and 5 rubber buffers in the frame to dampen noise. If plastic grommets are still stuck to the trim after
removal, they need to be pulled off the trim. The plastic grommets and/or rubber buffers then need to be placed
in the holders in the frame again.

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– Insert the trim hooks -2-, on the front passenger side, -1- in the
corresponding key holes in the frame, on the front passenger
side. Then move the trim to the left.
– Fit the front passenger side trim in the frame and lock in hori‐
zontal direction.

2.11 Removing and installing frame on front

passenger side
Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove trim, front passenger side ⇒ page 12 .
– Unscrew and remove 3 screws -1-.
– Release the frame, on front passenger side, -2- underneath
the right-hand vent from the fastenings using the wedge -
T10383/1- -arrow A-.
– Hold the frame »taut« in this area to prevent it clicking back
into place.
– Release the frame from the mountings below the left-hand
vent using the wedge - T10383/1- -arrow B- and hold »taut«.

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– Release the frame above the left-hand vent from the mount‐
ings using the wedge - T10383/1- -arrow C-.
– Carefully pull the frame out of the dash panel making sure to
keep it straight.
– Disconnect connectors for vents.

Installing

Caution

20 rubber tabs are fitted around the rear side of the frame. Be‐
fore installing, ensure that all rubber tabs are fitted on frame.

– Connect the connectors for the vents.

– On front passenger side, insert the frame -2- into the dash
panel, apply pressure horizontally at the bottom left and lock
into place.
– Screw the frame onto the dash panel with the 3 screws -1-
(1.5 Nm).
– Fit trim, front passenger side ⇒ page 12 .

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2.12 Removing and installing trim for instru‐

ments
Removing
– Switch off ignition.

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– Carefully release trim for instruments -1- from mountings in

dash panel using removal wedge - 3409- .
– Carefully pull trim for instruments out of dash panel making
sure you keep trim straight.
– If the right vent is loose in the instrument trim, remove cover
for instrument housing ⇒ page 24 and remove vent.
– Disconnect connectors for vents.
– If required, insert vent trim ring in instrument trim cover and
clip in position together with vent.
Installing

Caution

11 rubber tabs are fitted around the rear of the trim for instru‐
ments. Before installing, ensure that all rubber tabs are fitted
on trim.

– Connect the connectors for the vents.

– Fit the trim for instruments -1- in the dash panel ensuring that
the 3 locking tabs -2- are at the correct height and lock in place.

2.13 Removing and installing side dash panel

covers

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

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

Note

There are transparent plastic grommets in the mountings for the

dash panel covers. If the plastic grommets are left stuck to the
dash panel covers when they are removed, the plastic grommets
need to be pulled off the dash panel covers. The plastic grommets
then need to be placed in the mountings again.

– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.14 Removing and installing left dash panel

facing trim, driver side
Removing
– Remove side dash panel cover on driver side ⇒ page 16 .
– Remove lower screw -2- (1.5 Nm).
– Remove side screw -3- (1.5 Nm).
– Unclip dash panel trim -1- with the removal wedge - 3409- .
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.15 Removing and installing right dash pan‐

el facing trim, driver side
Removing
– Remove side dash panel cover on driver side ⇒ page 16 .
– Remove left dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove floor covering, driver side ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove 4 bolts -arrows- (1.5 Nm).
– Unclip dash panel facing trim.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

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2.16 Removing and installing driver side de‐

formation element
The driver-side deformation element is only installed in vehicles
which are initially registered in the USA or Canada.
Removing
– Remove side dash panel cover on driver side ⇒ page 16 .
– Remove left dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove floor covering, driver side ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove right dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove 2 bolts -1- and -2- (1.5 Nm) in each case.
– Pull deformation element -3- off dash panel.

Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

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2.17 Removing and installing bracket for driv‐

er-side deformation element
The bracket for the driver-side deformation element is only
present in vehicles which are initially registered in the USA or
Canada.
Removing
– Remove side dash panel cover on driver side ⇒ page 16 .
– Remove left dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove floor covering, driver side ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove right dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove driver-side deformation element ⇒ page 18 .
– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- and bolt -3- (8 Nm).
– Push bracket for deformation element -2- towards right, and
thread it out of dash panel.

Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

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2.18 Removing and installing supports for

driver-side deformation element
The supports for the driver-side deformation element are only
present in vehicles which are initially registered in the USA or
Canada.
Removing
– Remove side dash panel cover on driver side ⇒ page 16 .
– Remove left dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove floor covering, driver side ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove right dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove driver-side deformation element ⇒ page 18 .
– Undo and remove screws -1- and -2- (8 Nm).
– Remove right-side support for deformation element -3-.
– Undo and remove screws -4- and -6- (8 Nm).
– Remove left-side support for deformation element -5-.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.19 Removing and installing centre dash

panel compartment
Removing
– Open storage compartment and unscrew clamping pin -1-.
– Lever out spreader rivet -2- and close storage compartment.
– Push the removal wedge - 3409- under the storage compart‐
ment -3- -arrow A- and push the clips towards the centre of the
vehicle.
– Lift the storage compartment in this area and hold it »taut« to
prevent it clicking back into place.
– On the opposite side of the storage compartment -arrow B-
also push the clips towards the centre of the vehicle and
release the storage compartment from the dash panel.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.20 Removing and installing glove compart‐

ment
Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove dash panel end cover on front passenger side
⇒ page 16 .
– Remove floor covering, front passenger side ⇒ page 25 .
– If present, remove the control unit 1 for information electronics
- J794- from the glove compartment ⇒ Communication; Rep.
gr. 91 ; RNS 850 radio/navigation system; Control unit 1 for
information electronics; Removing control unit 1 for informa‐
tion electronics .
– Remove glove compartment light - W6- with glove compart‐
ment light switch - E26- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ;
Lights and switches in dash panel; Glove compartment light
W6 .
– Open glove compartment and unscrew 6 screws -arrows-
(1.5 Nm).
– Remove glove compartment from dash panel.
– If present, unclip the connection for external audio sources -
R199- .
– In vehicles with front passenger airbag deactivation, separate
connector from key operated switch to deactivate front pas‐
senger side airbag - E224- .
– In vehicles equipped with glove compartment cooling, discon‐
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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.21 Removing and installing glove compart‐

ment lock cylinder
Removing
– Open glove compartment.

Note

It is not possible to remove the lock cylinder -1- separately. The opening button -2- must be replaced.

– Remove screw -3- and remove the opening button -2- from the
glove compartment lid.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.22 Removing and installing steering col‐

umn trim
Removing
In vehicles with electrically adjusted steering wheel, the following
adjustment should be made before you disconnect the battery:
– Move the steering wheel to the lowest position possible.
– Move the steering wheel to the end position in the direction of
the vehicle interior.
– In vehicles with manually adjusted steering column, release
locking lever of steering wheel positioner, pull steering wheel
out and push it down.
– Remove driver airbag unit ⇒ page 49 .
– Remove steering wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 48 ; Steering column and steering wheel; Removing and
installing steering wheel .

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– Release upper part of steering column trim -1- from mountings

using removal wedge - 3409- .
– Unclip the upper part of steering column trim from the gap
cover -2-.
Vehicles with manually adjustable steering columns:

– Release locking lever of steering wheel positioner -4-.

– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).
– Unscrew and remove bolt -2- (1.5 Nm).
– Release lower part of steering column trim -3- from steering
column.
Vehicles with electrically adjustable steering columns:

– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).

– Unscrew and remove bolt -2- (1.5 Nm).
– Release lower part of steering column trim -3- from steering
wheel and disconnect connector.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.23 Removing and installing cover for instru‐

ment housing

Note

The steering wheel does not need to be removed to remove the

instrument housing cover.

Removing
• Move the steering wheel to the lowest position possible.
• Move the steering wheel to the end position in the direction of
the vehicle interior.
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove trim for instruments ⇒ page 15 .

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Note

It is not necessary to unclip the gap cover -2-.

– Release upper part of steering column trim -1- from mountings

using removal wedge - 3409- .

– Remove the 2 screws -1- (1.5 Nm) and unclip the cover for
instrument housing -2-.

Note

When unclipping the cover for instrument housing, lift it slightly

above the dash panel insert.

Installing

Caution

11 rubber tabs are fitted around the cover for instrument hous‐
ing. Before installing, ensure that all rubber tabs are fitted on
the cover for instrument housing.
There are 10 metal clips on the cover for instrument housing.
These are used for mounting the trim strip, driver side. Before
installing, ensure that all 10 metal clips are fitted on the cover
for instrument housing.

– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.24 Removing and installing floor coverings

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove the 3 screws -1- (1.5 Nm) on the front passenger side,
release the floor covering -2- from the retainers and discon‐
nect the connector.
– Remove the 4 screws -3- (1.5 Nm) on the driver side, release
the floor covering -4- from the retainers and disconnect the
connector.
– Unclip diagnosis connector from floor covering on driver side.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

2.25 Removing and installing sun visors

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.

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– Release sun visor -1- from inner mounting and fold to side.
– Open cover of inner mounting with a small screwdriver and
remove screw (3 Nm).
– Carefully release cover cap -3- with removal wedge - 3409- .
– Remove screw -arrow A- (3 Nm).
– Remove wedge -arrow B- with a small screwdriver and take
sun visors -1- and -2- out of roof cross member.
– Disconnect wiring harness from sun visor.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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3 Sill mouldings and wheel housing

trims

3.1 Removing and installing sill panel strips

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
• B-pillar trim, in join area to sill strip, unclipped.
• Wheel housing trim, in join area to sill strip, unclipped.
– Unclip sill strip -1- from B-pillar.
– Pull sill strip -1- upwards out of retainers in sill panel.
– Separate any electrical connections.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Note

After installation, check that sill panel strip is in beading of door

seal.

3.2 Removing and installing wheel housing

trims

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove rear seats ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove seat belt anchor, rear seat, outside ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove C-pillar trim ⇒ page 111 .

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– Unclip wheel housing trim -1-.

Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Note

The lower part of the wheel housing trim -1- must be pushed to‐
wards the floor covering -arrow- during and upon completion of
installation.

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4 Grab handles

4.1 Tools
Special tools, workshop equipment, test and measuring devices
and auxiliary items required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

4.2 Removing and installing roof grab han‐

dles

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left front roof grab
handle. Apply the same instructions for the other roof grab han‐
dles as appropriate.

Removing
– Fold down grab handle and remove both cover caps.
– Unscrew the screws -arrows- (3 Nm) and remove the grab
handle.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

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69 – Passenger protection
1 Seat belts

1.1 Tools

1.1.1 Special tools, workshop equipment, test

and measuring devices and auxiliary
items required

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

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1.2 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.
♦ Battery must be connected with ignition SWITCHED ON.
When doing this, there should be no-one inside the vehi‐
cle. Exception: Vehicles with battery inside passenger
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 which reveal damage must not
be installed.
♦ Pyrotechnic components that have been dropped onto a
hard surface must not be installed.
♦ 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.

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♦ Pyrotechnic components must not come into contact with

grease, cleaning solution or similar.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be subjected to tem‐
peratures above 100°C, even for short periods.

1.3 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!

1.4 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.

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1.5 Removing and installing front three-

point seat belt

WARNING

If a seat belt is to be replaced because the belt tensioner has

triggered, always check high-voltage system for damage:
♦ Check visually for mechanical damage.
♦ Check using “Guided Fault Finding”.

Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic
components) ⇒ page 32 .
♦ It is important to follow the special instructions for belt ten‐
sioners ⇒ page 33 .

– Remove seat belt end anchor from front seat ⇒ page 36 .

– Remove front seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove B-pillar trim ⇒ page 110 .
– Remove sill strip ⇒ page 28 .
– Undo and remove bolt -1- (50 Nm) and remove belt anchor
-2- from belt height adjuster.

– Remove screws -1- (4.5 Nm) and remove the belt guide -2-.

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.

– Detach wiring harness from belt inertia reel.

– Fold floor covering inwards in area of bolt -1-, until bolt -1- is
accessible.

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– Remove bolts -1- and -2-.

– Remove belt inertia reel -3- from B-pillar.
Installing

– Fit belt inertia reel -3- on B-pillar.

– Screw on belt inertia reel at top mounting point with bolt -2-
(4.5 Nm).

Note

Make sure that the twist protection engages in the body hole cor‐
rectly.

– Screw on belt inertia reel at bottom mounting point with bolt

-1- (50 Nm).
– The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse
sequence of removal.

WARNING

Make sure that no electrical wiring is laid in the belt wind-up

area!

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

Caution

Models with “PR No 4QE”, front seat belts have a reversible

belt tensioner.

If a front seat belt with a reversible belt tensioner is replaced, use

“Guided Fault Finding” to make integrated control unit in inertia
reel operational ⇒ page 35 .

1.6 Reversible seat belt tensioner: renewing

control unit (Guided Fault Finding)
Models with “PR No 4QE”, front seat belts have a reversible belt
tensioner.
If a front seat belt with a reversible belt tensioner is replaced, use
“Guided Fault Finding” to make integrated control unit in inertia
reel operational.
• Component protection deactivated
Special tools, workshop equipment, test and measuring devices
and auxiliary items required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester

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Front right seat belt

– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester to vehicle.
– Start “Guided Fault Finding”.
After all control units have been read:
– Open “Select own test…” in the “Test plan” menu.
– Select “Body”.
– Select “General body repairs”.
– Select “01 Systems capable of self-diagnosis”.
– Select “90 - Front right belt tensioner”.
– Select “90 - Front right belt tensioner, functions”.
– Select “90 - Renewing control unit”.
– Apply component protection if this has not already been done
automatically.
Front left seat belt
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester to vehicle.
– Start “Guided Fault Finding”.
After all control units have been read:
– Open “Select own test…” in the “Test plan” menu.
– Select “Body”.
– Select “General body repairs”.
– Select “01 Systems capable of self-diagnosis”.
– Select “8F - Front left belt tensioner”.
– Select “8F - Front left belt tensioner, functions”.
– Select “8F - Renewing control unit (Rep. gr. 69)”.
– Apply component protection if this has not already been done
automatically.

1.7 Removing and installing front seat belt

end anchors

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Move seat as far forwards as possible.

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– Using removal wedge - 3409- , carefully lever off cover cap

-1- at sides towards outside -arrows- and pull off belt end an‐
chor -3-.
– Press securing spring -2- outwards using a screwdriver (max‐
imum blade width 4 mm).
– Push the seat belt end anchor -3- down as far as it will go onto
the T-bolt -4-.
– Pull the seat belt end anchor outwards off the T-bolt on the
seat frame.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
– After installing, check whether securing spring -2- is fully
locked onto T-bolt on seat frame -4-.

WARNING

Check that seat belt is engaged in seat frame by pulling on seat

belt.

1.8 Removing and installing front belt height

adjusters

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Release B-pillar trims from retainers ⇒ page 110 .
– Undo and remove bolt -1- (50 Nm) and remove belt anchor
-2- from belt height adjuster.

– Remove bolt -1- (20 Nm) and remove belt height adjuster -2-
from mountings in support bracket.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

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1.9 Removing and installing front belt buck‐

les

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Release wiring harness -3- from fastenings in seat frame.
– Remove bolt -2- (50 Nm).
– Remove belt buckle -1- from seat frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

WARNING

After bolting on the belt buckle, the wiring harness must be

secured in the front holder. Make a visual check for correct
engagement.

1.10 Removing and installing seat belt end

anchors for outer rear seats

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove rear seats ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove bolt -2- (50 Nm) and remove seat belt end anchor
-1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

WARNING

Before bolting on the seat belt end anchor -1-, the twist pro‐
tection -3- must engage fully in the body.

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1.11 Removing and installing rear outer seat

belts

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic
components) ⇒ page 32 .
♦ It is important to follow the special instructions for belt ten‐
sioners ⇒ page 33 .

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove rear seats ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove seat belt anchor, rear seat, outside ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove C-pillar trim ⇒ page 111 .
– Removing and installing wheel housing trims ⇒ page 28 .
– Remove D-pillar trim ⇒ page 112 .
– Remove supports ⇒ page 118 .
– Removing lock carrier cover ⇒ page 120 .
– Remove luggage compartment side trim ⇒ page 122 .

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.

– Detach wiring harness from belt inertia reel.

– Undo and remove bolt -1- (50 Nm) and remove belt anchor
-2- from belt height adjuster.
– Unscrew bolt -4- (50 Nm) and remove belt inertia reel -3- from
mounting.

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Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

WARNING

♦ The belt anchor -2- must automatically move vertically or

in the direction of wearing after the bolt -1- has been tight‐
ened.
♦ The seat belt may not be impaired by cables, lines, insu‐
lation or similar.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

1.12 Removing and installing rear outer seat

belt buckles
Removing
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Unscrew bolt -1- (50 Nm) and remove belt buckle -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

WARNING

After installing the belt buckle, you must always check the
spring function.

Checking the spring function:

– Push the belt buckle down. The belt buckle must automatically
swing upwards again.

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1.13 Removing and installing middle rear

seat belt anchor
Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove 2/3 section of seat bench ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove 2/3 section of rear seat bench ⇒ page 201 .
– Unscrew bolt -4- and drive clamping pins -1- and -3- into back‐
rest frame with a punch.
– Carefully release belt guide -2- from console.
Installing

– Carefully clip belt guide -2- into console.

Note

♦ The belt guide locks must engage fully in the openings.

♦ The belt guide must rest flat against the console.

– Secure belt guide using clamping pins -1- and -3-.

WARNING

Check whether the belt guide locks are fully engaged and un‐
damaged.

– Position belt end anchor -5- on console.

WARNING

Ensure that the twist protection is located in the console open‐

ing -arrow-.

– Secure belt end anchor with bolt -4-.

The specified torque for bolt -4- is 50 Nm.

1.14 Assembly overview - rear centre seat belt

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1 - Bolt
❑ 50 Nm
2 - Belt end fitting
❑ rear, centre
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 42
3 - Nut
❑ if removal was carried
out due to an accident,
replace the nut
❑ 50 Nm
4 - Cover
❑ for rear centre belt guide
❑ Renew if damaged
5 - Belt inertia reel
6 - Rear seat 2/3 left

1.15 Removing and installing middle rear

seat belt
Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove 2/3 section of seat bench ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove 2/3 section of rear seat bench ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove outer trim of 2/3 section ⇒ page 204 .
– Remove through-loading aperture ⇒ page 209 .
– Remove head restraint from 2/3 section ⇒ page 208 .
– Remove head restraint guides from 2/3 section ⇒ page 209 .
– Remove rear centre seat belt anchor ⇒ page 42 .
– Remove cover and padding from 2/3 section ⇒ page 218 .

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– Screw off nut -1-, detach belt inertia reel -2- and pull seat belt
-3- with belt end anchor through console.
Installing
– Pull seat belt -3- with belt end anchor through console.
– Centre the belt inertia reel -2- and secure with nut -1-.
The specified torque for the nut -1- is 50 Nm.
Further assembly is performed in the reverse order of removal.

1.16 Removing and installing middle rear

seat belt buckle
Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove 2/3 section of seat bench ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove 2/3 section of rear seat bench ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove inner trim from 2/3 section of rear seat ⇒ page 206 .
– Unhook the cover locking hook at the bottom from the rear seat
backrest using a screwdriver -arrow A-.
– Detach cover -1- from top of rear seat backrest and remove in
-direction of arrow B-.
– Unscrew bolt -1- (50 Nm) and remove belt buckle -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

WARNING

The twist protection for the belt buckle -arrow- needs to engage
fully in the seat frame before bolting on.

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2 Airbag

2.1 Tools

2.1.1 Special tools, workshop equipment, test

and measuring devices and auxiliary
items required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester

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2.2 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.
♦ Battery must be connected with ignition SWITCHED ON.
When doing this, there should be no-one inside the vehi‐
cle. Exception: Vehicles with battery inside passenger
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 which reveal damage must not
be installed.
♦ Pyrotechnic components that have been dropped onto a
hard surface must not be installed.
♦ 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.

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♦ Pyrotechnic components must not come into contact with

grease, cleaning solution or similar.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be subjected to tem‐
peratures above 100°C, even for short periods.

2.3 Special instructions for driver and front

passenger airbag

WARNING

♦ Removed driver and front passenger airbag units must be

stored with padded side upwards.

2.4 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, you must al‐
ways 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
body for weld spray droplets, deformations and areas of
chafing (compare with opposite side if necessary).
♦ If an ignited curtain airbag is renewed, the moulded head‐
liner, door seals with beading, curtain airbag guides, grab
handle brackets and the pillar trims must always also be
renewed. If damaged, (rear) interior reading lights, roof
grab handles and roof end strip must be renewed.

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2.5 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.

2.6 Renewing airbag units following an ac‐

cident

Note

Before repairing airbags, please comply with the “obligation to

report triggering or non-triggering of airbags” as stipulated in the
⇒ Technical service handbook .

ElsaWin
Technical service handbook
Technical product information
Passenger protection, pedestrian protection
Controls, activation/deactivation
Functionality
Deactivation of front passenger airbag

2.6.1 Accident with airbag triggering

The following components must be renewed following an accident
with airbag triggering:
♦ All triggered airbag units.
♦ Supports and brackets for front passenger airbag module if
front passenger airbag has been 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.

2.6.2 Accident without airbag triggering

♦ If airbag warning lamp - K75- does not indicate a fault, there
is no requirement to replace airbag components. The seat
belts should be checked separately.

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2.7 Removing and installing airbag control

unit - J234-

Note

Fitting location: in direction of travel behind the selector mecha‐

nism, underneath the centre console.

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when performing work

on the airbag control unit - J234- ⇒ page 46 !

Removing
– Remove gear selector trim ⇒ page 8 .
– Switch on ignition.
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Release additional catch -4- in -direction of arrow- and press
button -3-.
– Open lever -2- and disconnect connector -5-.
– Screw off cap nuts -1- (3 pieces) (9 Nm).
– Remove control unit from vehicle.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
– Switch on ignition.

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 66 .

2.8 Removing and installing driver airbag

unit

Note

The screwdriver described in the following activities should be

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

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Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic
components) ⇒ page 46 .
♦ Observe special instructions for driver and front passen‐
ger airbag ⇒ page 47 .

– Set steering wheel height to lowest position.

– Extend steering wheel as far as possible into passenger com‐
partment.
– Turn steering wheel to position shown.
– Insert screwdriver as far as it will go into hole (approx. 8 mm)
in back of steering wheel.
– Turn the screwdriver towards the driver door -arrow-. This re‐
leases the airbag fastenings on the right-hand side of the
steering wheel.
– After releasing the fastening, pull the airbag unit out of the
steering wheel by the upper edge.
– Turn the steering wheel 180°. Release the airbag unit fasten‐
ing on the left-hand side of the steering wheel as described.
– After releasing the fastening, pull the airbag unit out of the
steering wheel again by the upper edge.
– Turn steering wheel back by 90° to the middle position.

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– Switch on ignition.
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Turn steering wheel back by 90° to the middle position.
– Remove airbag unit from steering wheel.

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 lock -in direction of arrow- and pull airbag

connector -1- off.
– Disconnect the connector in the area of the “6 o'clock steering
wheel spoke”.

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Installing
– Plug airbag connector -1- into plug-in connector. The airbag
connector must audibly engage.

Note

Airbag connector must be connected from above! Cable must be prevented from lying on vibration damper.

– Connect the connector in the area of the “6 o'clock steering

wheel spoke”.
– Push airbag unit into steering wheel.
– Check that airbag unit is engaged on left and right sides in
steering wheel.

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– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

2.9 Renewing connector on airbag

Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnical
components) ⇒ page 32 .

– Remove driver airbag unit ⇒ page 49 .

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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 lock using small screwdriver, and pull off

connector -1-.
– Pull 2 angled connectors -2- off contact plate.
– Pull angled connector -3- off carrier plate.
– Pull snap-in receptacle -4- off contact wire.
– Pull electrical wires out of clips -arrows- on alternator carrier.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

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Note

Ensure that the connectors are pushed on as far as stop.

2.10 Removing and installing return spring

with slip ring
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 .

2.11 Removing and installing knee airbag

Vehicles which are initially registered in the USA or Canada are
not equipped with knee airbags.

Note

The installation location of the knee airbag is above the pedal

cluster.

Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnical
components) ⇒ page 32 .

– Switch on ignition.
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove side dash panel cover on driver side ⇒ page 16 .
– Remove left dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove floor covering, driver side ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove right dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Unscrew 2 nuts -1- (6 Nm).
– Remove nuts -2- and -3- (6 Nm).

Note

Nuts -2- and -3- are located in direction of travel at front on knee airbag.

– Remove knee airbag -4- from bracket -5-.

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.

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– Disconnect connector from knee airbag.

Note

The connector is located on the tunnel side (in the direction of travel).

Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

WARNING

Ensure airbag connector engages audibly.

– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

2.12 Removing and installing knee airbag

bracket
Vehicles which are initially registered in the USA or Canada are
not equipped with knee airbag brackets.
Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic
components) ⇒ page 46 .

– Switch on ignition.
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove side dash panel cover on driver side ⇒ page 16 .
– Remove left dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove floor covering, driver side ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove right dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .

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 knee airbag.

Note

The connector is located on the tunnel side (in the direction of

travel).

– Undo and remove screws -1- and -3- (8 Nm).

– Remove bracket with knee airbag -2- from dash panel cross
member.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

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2.13 Removing and installing front passenger

airbag unit
Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic
components) ⇒ page 46 .
♦ Observe special instructions for driver and front passen‐
ger airbag ⇒ page 47 .

– Remove side dash panel cover on front passenger side

⇒ page 16 .
– Remove floor covering, front passenger side ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ page 21 .
– Switch on ignition.
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

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 front passenger airbag.

– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- and -3- respectively.
– Remove front passenger airbag -2- from dash panel.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Bolts for securing front passen‐ 8 Nm
ger airbag to dash panel

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2.14 Removing and installing front side air‐

bag

Note

Removal and installation is 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 46 .

– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .

– Remove head restraint ⇒ page 144 .
– Remove belt buckle ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .
– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .
– Remove backrest ⇒ page 156 .
– Remove backrest cover ⇒ page 163 .
– Remove backrest cover and padding ⇒ page 214 .
– Remove bolt -2- (9 Nm).
– Remove side airbag -1- from backrest frame.
– Thread the wiring harness -3- through the corresponding
openings in the backrest frame.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

2.15 Removing and installing rear side airbag

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

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Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 46 .

– Remove 2/3 section of seat bench ⇒ page 198 .

– Remove 2/3 section of rear seat bench ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove outer trim of 2/3 section ⇒ page 204 .
– Remove through-loading aperture ⇒ page 209 .
– Remove head restraint from 2/3 section ⇒ page 208 .
– Remove head restraint guides from 2/3 section ⇒ page 209 .
– Remove rear centre seat belt anchor ⇒ page 42 .
– Remove cover and padding from 2/3 section ⇒ page 218 .
– Release wiring harness from backrest and remove screw -1-
(9 Nm).
– Unhook airbag module -2- from the backrest.
– Detach airbag sleeve from airbag module.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

2.16 Removing and installing curtain airbag

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing

WARNING

♦ Observe general safety regulations when working on air‐

bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic
components) ⇒ page 46 .
♦ It is important to follow the special instructions for curtain
airbag modules ⇒ page 47 .

– Remove moulded headliner ⇒ page 127 .

– Switch on ignition.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

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 connector off cur‐

tain airbag.
– Position straight O-ring pliers in both clip openings -1-. Push
pliers together and carefully remove clip with securing strap
from the holder.
– Remove remaining clips from the holders, as described.

Note

Start unclipping at A-pillar and continue towards D-pillar.

WARNING

If one of the 8 clips is damaged on removal, the curtain airbag

must be renewed!

– Unscrew cap nuts -3- (9 Nm).

– Remove the curtain airbag -2- from the vehicle through the
rear lid.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Caution

There is a test strip on the curtain airbag. The test strip must
be visible over the whole length after installation. Twisting is
not permissible.

WARNING

After clipping the curtain airbag, make sure that the clips are
engaged on both sides.

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Clips engaged on both sides

Clips engaged on one side

– Engage the clips on both sides.

Clips not engaged

– Engage the clips on both sides.
– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

2.17 Removing and installing Seat occupied

sensor, front passenger side - G128-

WARNING

If the seat occupied sensor, front passenger side - G128- is

renewed, the front seat cushion padding must also always be
renewed ⇒ page 211 !

Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Remove belt buckle ⇒ page 38 .

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– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .

– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .
– Remove drawer ⇒ page 155 .
– Remove trim bracket on sill side ⇒ page 151 .
– Remove seat cover and padding ⇒ page 211 .

WARNING

Seat occupied sensor, front passenger side - G128- -1- is bon‐

ded firmly to seat padding. Isolated removal and installation
are not permissible; the sensor must always be renewed with
the seat padding.

Installing
– Push seat occupied sensor, front passenger side - G128- -1-
into corresponding recesses in the padding and align.

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Caution

You must ensure that the distance of the sensor to the posi‐
tioning aids remains constant.

– Hold the aligned sensor in position with your right hand, pull
off foil -arrows- and stick the sensor -1- to the padding.

Installation of the other components is carried out in reverse order

of removal.
– After installation, carry out a function check with ignition
switched on.

2.18 Adapting components

Special tools, workshop equipment, test and measuring devices
and auxiliary items required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester to vehicle.
– Start “Guided Fault Finding”.

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After all control units have been read:

– Open “Select own test…” in the “Test plan” menu.
– Select “Body”.
– “General body repairs”
– Select “01 Systems capable of self-diagnosis”.
– Select “Airbag”.
– Select “Functions”.
– Select “Code control unit”.

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vation of front passenger airbag
Special tools, workshop equipment, test and measuring devices
and auxiliary items required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
♦ Removal lever - 80 - 200-
The seat occupied recognition controls the automatic deactivation
of the front passenger airbag.
This equipment is only installed in vehicles which are initially reg‐
istered in the USA or Canada.

3.1 Safety precautions for when working on

seat occupied recognition
♦ Basic settings of seat occupied recognition control unit - J706-
must be performed after each repair to front passenger seat
in which the seat cushion cover and/or the backrest cover was
“detached”. Perform basic settings using a vehicle diagnosis
tester which has “Guided Fault Finding” mode.
♦ The mat of the seat recognition sensor must not be kinked.
♦ A leaky mat must be renewed (repair kit).
♦ The pressure hose of the mat must not be kinked.
♦ The components of the seat recognition (repair kit) must not
fall on hard surfaces.
♦ The components of the seat recognition must not come into
contact with grease.
♦ There is always a danger that the components of the seat rec‐
ognition may be damaged by pointed/sharp objects when
working on the seat. This danger must be prevented.
♦ The mat, the fleece and all other covers must fitted without
folds/creases.
♦ During installation, care must be taken to install seat padding
and seat cover in correct position.
♦ Renew all padding clips and clip connections on cover, ensure
they are positioned correctly on the seat.
♦ The basic setting of the system is only possible between tem‐
peratures 0° Celsius and +40° Celsius.
♦ Ensure that no object is on the seat before and/or during the
basic settings.
♦ The use of additional items on the seat, such as cushions or
similar, impairs the function of the seat occupied recognition
system and can therefore prevent the airbag system from re‐
sponding correctly.
♦ No clips may be installed in the area of the mat! This also ap‐
plies in event of modifications to seat wiring harness.

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3.2 Procedure after an accident when belt

tensioner and/or airbag was triggered
♦ Basic settings of seat occupied recognition control unit - J706-
must be performed after each triggering of front passenger
airbag and/or seat belt tensioner on front passenger side. Per‐
form basic settings using a vehicle diagnosis tester which has
“Guided Fault Finding” mode.
♦ When a seat rail and/or seat pan require replacing, due to de‐
formation, after an accident then the seat recognition must
also be replaced using a “seat recognition repair kit”. Finally
carry out basic settings of seat occupied recognition control
unit - J706- . Perform basic settings using a vehicle diagnosis
tester which has “Guided Fault Finding” mode.

3.3 Importers reporting obligation

Following the installation of “repair kit for seat occupied recogni‐
tion” and/or belt force sensor, the labels (only tear-off strips) of
the new components must be stuck onto the “Registry note 2 for
Airbag Systems”. For registration, the “Registry note 2 for Airbag
Systems” must be sent on to the 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
→ Operator control, activation/deactivation
→ Functionality
→ Deactivation of front passenger airbag
→ Deactivation of airbag units/child seat, seat installation etc.
(2022327/2)
→ Appendix 2
In the “Technical service handbook”, the “Process ID” or the “TPI
number” for this procedure is “2022327/2”.

3.4 Assembly overview - seat occupied recognition

WARNING

The replacement part (service kit) for seat occupied recogni‐

tion is already pre-calibrated and must not be separated under
any circumstances. The service kit consists of the:
♦ Seat occupied recognition control unit - J706-
♦ Pressure sensor for seat occupied recognition - G452-
♦ Mat for seat occupied recognition
♦ Seat padding

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WARNING

Observe safety precautions when working on seat occupied

recognition ⇒ page 68 .

Note

The seat occupied recognition is only installed in the front seat on the passenger side.

1 - Pressure sensor for seat

occupied recognition - G452-
❑ One component togeth‐
er with mat for seat oc‐
cupied recognition.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 71
❑ Electrical connector
may be separated for re‐
moving and installing.
2 - Seat pan
3 - Fastener
4 - Padding
❑ For seat pan
❑ Must not be separated
from mat for seat occu‐
pied recognition -6-.
5 - Fastener
❑ Must not be released.
6 - Mat
❑ For seat occupied rec‐
ognition.
❑ One component togeth‐
er with pressure sensor
for seat occupied recog‐
nition - G452- .
❑ Must not be separated
from padding for seat
pan -4-.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 71
7 - Support
❑ For seat occupied rec‐
ognition control unit - J706- .
8 - Spreader pin
❑ For securing mounting to seat pan.
9 - Electrical wiring harness
❑ May be separated from pressure sensor for seat occupied recognition - G452- and seat occupied rec‐
ognition control unit - J706- .
10 - Front passenger side seat position sensor - G554-
❑ Part of the electrical wiring harness -9-.
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 74

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11 - Seat occupied recognition control unit - J706-

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 71
❑ Electrical connector may be separated.

3.5 Removing and installing seat occupied

recognition

WARNING

♦ Refer to general safety precautions when working on air‐

bag ⇒ page 46 and seat occupied recognition for front
passenger airbag deactivation ⇒ page 68 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

WARNING

The replacement part (service kit) for seat occupied recogni‐

tion is already pre-calibrated and must not be separated under
any circumstances. The service kit consists of the:
♦ Seat occupied recognition control unit - J706-
♦ Pressure sensor for seat occupied recognition - G452-
♦ Mat for seat occupied recognition
♦ Seat padding

Removing
– Before removing seat, move seat height adjustment to centre
position.
– Remove front passenger seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Disconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒
Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

In vehicles fitted with a through-loading aperture, it is sufficient to

fold the backrest forwards. It is not necessary to remove the
backrest.

– Remove front backrest ⇒ page 156 .

Note

Electrical connectors on pressure sensor for seat occupied rec‐

ognition - G452- and seat occupied recognition control unit - J706-
may be separated.

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– Using a narrow screwdriver, carefully press pressure sensor

for seat occupied recognition - G452- -item 3- from bracket
-arrow-.
– Open guide -1- for seat occupied recognition pressure hose
and free pressure hose -2-.

– Release retaining spring -1- and swivel seat occupied recog‐

nition control unit - J706- -item 2- out of mounting.
– Remove electrical connector -4- from bracket; to do this, press
locking detent and pull electrical connector out from bracket.
– Open retaining tab on guide -5- for electrical wiring harness
-arrow- and free electrical wiring harness -3-.
– Remove front seat cushion cover and padding ⇒ page 211

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– Carefully remove retaining clips -1- and -3- for front seat oc‐
cupied recognition mat from seat pan using removal lever - 80
- 200- .
– Remove cover with padding for seat pan; to do this, first guide
pressure sensor for seat occupied recognition - G452- out
through opening in seat pan.

WARNING

Risk of damage!
♦ The pressure hose and the mat for seat occupied recog‐
nition must not be kinked.

– Remove cover with padding for seat pan with mat -2- for seat
occupied recognition and pressure sensor for seat occupied
recognition - G452- .
Installing
– Clean threads for self-locking bolts with, for example, a thread
tap.
– Renew all self-locking bolts.
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

WARNING

♦ Refer to general safety precautions when working on air‐

bag ⇒ page 46 and seat occupied recognition for front
passenger airbag deactivation ⇒ page 68 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.
♦ The pressure hose and the mat for seat occupied recog‐
nition must not be kinked.

Note

Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto stop
and engage audibly.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐

technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are
repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after
the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when
connecting battery.

– Reconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .
Basic settings of seat occupied recognition control unit - J706-
must be performed on installation of a new service kit and after
each repair to front passenger seat in which the seat cushion
cover and/or the backrest cover have been »detached«.

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Perform basic setting in “ODIS service”:

– In “ODIS service”, select “Guided Fault Finding”.
After all control units have been read:
– “Body”
– “General body repairs”
– “Self-diagnosis compatible system”
– “Airbag”
– “Airbag functions”
– “Basic settings for seat occupied recognition”

3.6 Removing and installing seat position

sensor
Seat position sensor is part of wiring harness to seat occupied
recognition control unit - J706- , whose electrical connectors may
be separated. To renew seat position sensor, electrical lines to
seat position sensor must therefore be separated and new seat
position sensor must be connected with crimped connectors.
Removing

WARNING

♦ Refer to general safety precautions when working on air‐

bag ⇒ page 46 and seat occupied recognition for front
passenger airbag deactivation ⇒ page 68 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

– Remove front passenger seat ⇒ page 135 .

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– Unscrew bolt -3- (0.3 Nm) and remove seat position sensor
-4- from seat pan frame.

Caution

Do not damage insulation of individual lines.

– Cut protective hose -2- back to just before retaining clip -1-.
– At points marked -arrow A- and -arrow B-, cut both electrical
lines off to approx. 1/3 to 2/3 of free line length.
Installing

WARNING

♦ Refer to general safety precautions when working on air‐

bag ⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

– Cut off electrical lines on new seat position sensor to same

length as on old seat position sensor.
• Same line colours must reveal same length.

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– Connect electrical lines with crimped connectors -arrow A- and

-arrow B- ⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr.
97 .
– Wrap wiring harness over its entire length, from clip to seat
position sensor, with fibre-reinforced adhesive tape.
– Install seat position sensor, making sure that hook -arrow C-
of seat position sensor is inserted into seat pan frame.
Now continue installing in reverse order of removal, observing the
following:

Note

Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto stop
and engage audibly.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐

technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are
repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after
the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when
connecting battery.

– Reconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

If airbag warning lamp - K75- indicates a fault following installa‐

tion, event memory must be read, deleted and read again.

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4 Crash sensors

4.1 Tools

4.1.1 Special tools, workshop equipment, test

and measuring devices and auxiliary
items required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

4.2 Removing and installing front airbag

crash sensor, driver side - G283-

WARNING

Observe general safety regulations when working on airbag,

belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic compo‐
nents) ⇒ page 46 .

Removing
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove bolt -3- (8 Nm).
– Release connector locking mechanism and pull off connector
-1- from front airbag crash sensor on driver side - G283- -2-.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

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4.3 Removing and installing front airbag

crash sensor, front passenger side -
G284-

WARNING

Observe general safety regulations when working on airbag,

belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic compo‐
nents) ⇒ page 46 .

Removing
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
Removal of the front airbag crash sensor for front passenger side
- G284- is similar to removal of the front airbag crash sensor for
driver side - G283- , so the instructions can be derived from these:
♦ Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor for driver
side - G283- ⇒ page 77 .
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

4.4 Removing and installing side airbag

crash sensor, driver side - G179-
There are two different locations for side airbag crash sensor on
driver side - G179- :
♦ In dry area, inner side, of assembly carrier of front door.
♦ In wet area, outer side, of assembly carrier of front door.

4.4.1 Removing and installing side airbag

crash sensor, driver side - G179- (wet
area)

WARNING

Observe general safety regulations when working on airbag,

belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic compo‐
nents) ⇒ page 46 .

Removing
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove front door trim ⇒ page 95 .

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– Undo nut -1- and unclip seal of cable opening -2-.

– Pull side airbag crash sensor for driver side - G179- -1-, with
wiring harness, out of plastic tab -2- and guide through cable
opening -3-.
– Separate connector.
Installing
– Position securing nut of side airbag crash sensor for driver side
- G179- and tighten approx. 2 to 3 turns.
– The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse
sequence of removal.

When installing, ensure wiring harness of side airbag crash sen‐

sor for driver side - G179- -1- is clamped under plastic tab -2-.
– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

4.4.2 Removing and installing side airbag

crash sensor, driver side - G179- (dry
area)

WARNING

Observe general safety regulations when working on airbag,

belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic compo‐
nents) ⇒ page 46 .

Removing
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove front door trim ⇒ page 95 .
– Release connector locking mechanism and pull off connector
-2- from side airbag crash sensor on driver side - G179- -1-
-arrow-.
– Unscrew bolts -3- (1 Nm).

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

4.5 Removing and installing side airbag

crash sensor, front passenger side -
G180-

Note

Side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side - G180- is lo‐

cated on door assembly carrier.

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WARNING

Observe general safety regulations when working on airbag,

belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic compo‐
nents) ⇒ page 46 .

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove front door trim ⇒ page 95 .
Removal and installation of the side airbag crash sensor, front
passenger side - G180- is similar to removal and installation of
the side airbag crash sensor, driver side - G179- and the same
instructions can therefore be applied as appropriate:
♦ Removing and installing side airbag crash sensor on driver
side - G179- ⇒ page 79 .

4.6 Removing and installing rear side airbag

crash sensor, driver side - G256-

Note

Rear side airbag crash sensor on driver side - G256- is located in

front of rear wheel housing on driver side.

Removing

WARNING

Observe general safety regulations when working on airbag,

belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic compo‐
nents) ⇒ page 46 .

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove rear seats ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove seat belt anchor, rear seat, outside ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove C-pillar trim ⇒ page 111 .
– Removing and installing wheel housing trims ⇒ page 28 .
– Remove sill strip ⇒ page 28 .
– Release connector locking device and pull connector -2- off
crash sensor -1-.
– Remove bolt -3- (9 Nm).

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .

4.7 Removing and installing rear side-air‐

bag crash sensor, front passenger side
- G257-

Note

Rear side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side - G257- is

located in front of rear wheel housing on passenger side.

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WARNING

Observe general safety regulations when working on airbag,

belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic compo‐
nents) ⇒ page 46 .

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
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 82

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1 Dash panel

1.1 Tools

1.1.1 Special tools, workshop equipment, test

and measuring devices and auxiliary
items required

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

1.2 Removing and installing dash panel

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove gear selector trim ⇒ page 8 .
– Remove storage compartment/ashtray ⇒ page 9 .
– Remove operating and display unit for Climatronic air condi‐
tioning system - E87- with Climatronic control unit - J255- ⇒
Heating, 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 vent in centre console ⇒ Heater, air conditioning
system; Rep. gr. 87 .
– Remove centre console rear trim ⇒ page 10 .
– Remove centre console ⇒ page 5 .
– Remove side dash panel covers ⇒ page 16 .

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– Remove centre A-pillar trims ⇒ page 109 .

– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 107 .
– Remove floor coverings ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove left dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove right dash panel trim, driver side ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove dash panel compartment, centre ⇒ page 21 .
– Remove display unit for control unit for front display and infor‐
mation control panel ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; “RNS
850” radio/navigation system; RNS 850 radio/navigation sys‐
tem; Display unit for control unit for front display and informa‐
tion control panel; Removing and installing control unit for front
display and information control panel .
– If present, remove the control unit 1 for information electronics
- J794- from the glove compartment ⇒ Communication; Rep.
gr. 91 ; RNS 850 radio/navigation system; Control unit 1 for
information electronics; Removing control unit 1 for informa‐
tion electronics .
– Remove glove compartment light - W6- with glove compart‐
ment light switch - E26- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ;
Lights and switches in dash panel; Glove compartment light
W6 .
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ page 21 .
– Remove driver airbag unit ⇒ page 49 .
– Remove steering wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 48 ; Steering column and steering wheel; Removing and
installing steering wheel .
– Remove steering column trim ⇒ page 23 .
– Remove steering column switch ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
94 ; Steering column switch; Removing and installing steering
column switch .
– Remove trim for instruments ⇒ page 15 .
– Remove cover for instrument housing ⇒ page 24 .
– Remove dash panel insert ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 90 ;
Dash panel insert; Removing and installing dash panel insert .
– Remove light switch - E1- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ;
Lights and switches in dash panel; Removing and installing
light switch - E1- .
– Disconnect connector from entry and start authorisation switch
- E415- .

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.

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– Disconnect connector from front passenger airbag -arrow- and

remove screws -1- and -2- (8 Nm).

– Unscrew 2 bolts -1- (1.5 ± 0.2 Nm).

– Unscrew 2 bolts -3- (8 ± 1.2 Nm).
– Release bracket -2- from guide at top and remove.

– Remove bolts -1- to -10-.

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– Pull dash panel slightly towards the vehicle interior and re‐
move sunlight penetration photosensor - G107- or sunlight
penetration photosensor 2 - G134- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning
system; Rep. gr. 87 ; “Climatronic” air conditioning system
with automatic regulation; Removing sunlight penetration pho‐
tosensor - G107- or sunlight penetration photosensor 2 -
G134- .
– Disconnect the electrical connectors depending on vehicle
equipment.

Note

A 2nd mechanic is required to remove the dash panel.

– Remove dash panel from vehicle interior and place on a soft

surface.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
– During installation of dash panel, bolts must be installed in the
sequence -1- to -10-.
Bolts are tightened to 1.5 Nm.

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1.3 Removing and installing central tube for

dash panel

Note

If electrical wires are disconnected or removed and installed,

make corresponding drawings or photos. This guarantees the
original layout.

Removing
– Remove dash panel ⇒ page 85 .
– Remove knee airbag bracket ⇒ page 57 .
– Remove insulation -1- on front passenger side.
– Remove insulation -2- on driver side.

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– Remove both fastening bolts -arrows- on driver side and re‐

lease fuse holder -1-.
– Also release fuse holder on front passenger side, as descri‐
bed.
– Remove convenience system central control unit - J393- ⇒
Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 .
– Remove bracket for convenience system central control unit -
J393- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 .
– Remove relay carrier in front left footwell ⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 97 .
– Remove onboard supply control unit - J519- ⇒ Electrical sys‐
tem; Rep. gr. 97 .
– Remove wiper arms ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Wind‐
screen wiper system; Removing and installing windscreen
wiper system; Removing and installing wiper arms .
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Plenum chamber cover .
– Remove wiper frame with linkage and windscreen wiper motor
- V- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Windscreen wiper sys‐
tem; Removing and installing windscreen wiper system; Re‐
moving wiper frame with linkage and wiper motor - V- .

– Unscrew bolt -1- (20 Nm +90°) in plenum chamber on driver

side.

Note

Replace bolt -1- when installing dash panel cross member!

– Separate steering column from cross member ⇒ Running

gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column and steer‐
ing wheel; Assembly overview - steering column .

– Unscrew 2 bolts each on left and right of tunnel support -1-

and -2- (20 Nm).

Note

In area of nuts -1 and 2-, use a scriber to mark vertical and horizontal position of cross member in vehicle.

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

– Remove 2 nuts -2- on driver side (20 Nm).

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– Remove bolt -1- on front passenger side (10 Nm).

– Remove bolts -2- and -3- (10 Nm).
– With aid of second mechanic, carefully lift cross member -4-
out of vehicle.

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Installing
If a cross member for dash panel is replaced, 3 brackets must be
taken from old part.
– Screw off brackets -2-, -6- and -7- from old part.
– Bolt bracket -2- in centre of cross member using bolt -1-
(1.5 Nm).
– Screw on bracket -2- using bolt -3- (1.5 Nm).
– Screw on right-hand bracket -6- using bolt -5- (8 Nm).
– Screw on right-hand bracket -6- using bolt -4- (8 Nm).
– Screw on left-hand bracket -7- using bolt -8- (8 Nm).
– Screw on left-hand bracket -7- using bolt -9- (8 Nm).

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– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Note

Before bolting cross member, align it using marks made during

removal.

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2 Front door trims

2.1 Tools

2.1.1 Special tools, workshop equipment, test

and measuring devices and auxiliary
items required

♦ Wedges - T10383-
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

2.2 Removing and installing door trim at

front

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

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Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Unclip trim -1- out of door trim using removal wedge - 3409- .
– Unclip armrest -2-, starting at rear, with wedge - T10383/1- and
release from door trim.
– Separate armrest connector.
– Unclip décor trim -3- from door trim using wedge - T10383/1-
and, if present, disconnect connector.

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– Unscrew 4 bolts -arrows- (4.5 Nm).

– Unscrew and remove bolt -1- (2 Nm).

Caution

When the door trim is separated, there is a risk that fastening

elements may be damaged. To avoid this, always follow the
specified order and positions of clips when removing the door
trim.

– Release door trim from clips in -specified sequence-. Use

wedges - T10383- to do this.

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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.
– Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the door trim in accord‐
ance with the vehicle's equipment.
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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2.3 Removing and installing interior door

handle

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

2.3.1 Removing
– Remove front door trim ⇒ page 95 .
– Disconnect interior door handle connectors.
– Unscrew and remove 6 screws -1-.
– Unscrew and remove 2 screws -2-.

Note

On memory function seats, only one of the bolts -2- is installed.

– Unclip interior door handle -3- from door trim -4-.

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2.3.2 Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
When renewing the interior door handle, it may be necessary to
enlarge the elongated hole -arrow- in the door trim -4- using ap‐
propriate workshop equipment.
Specified torques
Bolts -1-: 2.0 Nm.
Bolts -2-: 1.0 Nm.

2.4 Removing and installing trim for mid-

range loudspeaker

2.4.1 Removing
– Remove front door trim ⇒ page 95 .
– Using a suitable drill bit or milling tool, remove the 11 spot
welds of the existing trim on the inside of the door trim.
– Remove existing trim panel from door trim.

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2.4.2 Installing
– Insert new trim in door trim, and secure it using 11 clamping
washers. For allocation refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .

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3 Rear door trims

3.1 Tools

3.1.1 Special tools, workshop equipment, test

and measuring devices and auxiliary
items required

♦ Wedges - T10383-
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

3.2 Removing and installing rear door trim

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

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Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Unclip trim -1- out of door trim using removal wedge - 3409- .
– Unclip armrest -2-, starting at rear, with wedge - T10383/1- and
release from door trim.
– Separate armrest connector.
– Unclip décor trim -3- out of door trim using wedge - T10383/1- .

– Unscrew 3 bolts -arrows- (4.5 Nm).

– Unscrew and remove bolt -1- (2 Nm).

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Caution

When the door trim is separated, there is a risk that fastening

elements may be damaged. To avoid this, always follow the
specified order and positions of clips when removing the door
trim.

– Release door trim from clips in -specified sequence-. Use

wedges - T10383- to do this.

– Pull door trim upwards vertically out of window slot.

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– Then unhook Bowden cable -1- from interior door handle on

inside of door trim.
– Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the door trim in accord‐
ance with the vehicle's equipment.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

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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3.3 Removing and installing loudspeaker

trim in door trims

3.3.1 Removing
– Remove rear door trim ⇒ page 102 .
– Using a suitable drill bit or milling tool, remove the 11 spot
welds of the existing trim on the inside of the door trim.
– Remove existing trim panel from door trim.

3.3.2 Installing
– Insert new trim in door trim, and secure it using 11 clamping
washers. For allocation refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .

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4 Pillar trims

4.1 Tools

4.1.1 Special tools, workshop equipment, test

and measuring devices and auxiliary
items required

♦ Release tool - T10236-

♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

4.2 Removing and installing upper A-pillar

trims

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove side dash panel cover ⇒ page 16 .
– Remove centre A-pillar trim ⇒ page 109 .

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– Abruptly pull trim -1- in area of “Airbag” lettering out of fastener

in A-pillar in direction of interior.

– Cut clip -1- using a wire cutter.

– Pull trim out of remaining mountings.
– Remove part of clip remaining in body using release tool -
T10236- .
Installing

– Replace clip -1- “5N0.880.385.A”.

– Position trim between dash panel and body.

– Fasten trim -1- in corresponding mountings in body.

– Position trim in beading of door seal.

Note

After installation, check that trim is behind beading of door seal.

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4.3 Removing and installing centre A-pillar

trims

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove side dash panel cover ⇒ page 16 .
– Unclip trim -1-.
Installing

Note

Before installing, check fasteners for damage, and renew them

as necessary.

– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Note

After installation, check that trim is behind beading of door seal.

4.4 Removing and installing lower A-pillar

trims

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove side dash panel cover ⇒ page 16 .
– Remove centre A-pillar trim ⇒ page 109 .
– On driver's side, remove bonnet operating lever ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Bonnet; Removing and
installing operating lever .
– Remove B-pillar trim ⇒ page 110 .
– Unclip sill strip -1- from B-pillar -arrow A-.
– Unclip sill strip from sill panel -arrow B-.

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– Remove bolt -1- on driver side (2 Nm).

– Pull upper part of trim -2- towards the interior out of mountings
in body.
– Unclip trim from sill panel.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Note

After installation, check that trim is behind beading of door seal.

4.5 Releasing and securing B-pillar trims

Note

Detaching and attaching are described for the left side of the ve‐
hicle. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Releasing
– First unclip B-pillar trim -2- from sill strip -1- and then in middle
from B-pillar.
– Push B-pillar trim, in join area to moulded headliner, towards
outside and then pull forwards under moulded headliner.
– Disconnect connectors.
Securing
– Secure in reverse order of releasing.

Note

After installation, check that trim is behind beading of door seal.

4.6 Removing and installing B-pillar trims

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
• Belt height adjuster at highest position.
– Remove seat belt end anchor from front seat ⇒ page 36 .

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– First unclip B-pillar trim -2- from sill strip -1- and then in middle
from B-pillar.
– Push B-pillar trim, in join area to moulded headliner, towards
outside and then pull forwards under moulded headliner.
– Disconnect connectors.
– Thread seat belt through belt height adjuster.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Note

After installation, check that trim is behind beading of door seal.

4.7 Releasing and securing C-pillar trims

Note

Detaching and attaching are described for the left side of the ve‐
hicle. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Releasing
• Rear seat backrest folded forwards.
– Unclip C-pillar trim -2- from wheel housing trim -1-.
– Push C-pillar trim, in join area to moulded headliner, towards
outside and then pull forwards under moulded headliner.
Securing
– Secure in reverse order of releasing.

Note

After installation, check that trim is behind beading of door seal.

4.8 Removing and installing C-pillar trims

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove rear seats ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove seat belt anchor, rear seat, outside ⇒ page 38 .

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– Unclip C-pillar trim -2- from wheel housing trim -1-.

– Push C-pillar trim, in join area to moulded headliner, towards
outside and then pull forwards under moulded headliner.
– Thread seat belt through belt height adjuster.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Note

After installation, check that trim is behind beading of door seal.

4.9 Removing and installing D-pillar trims

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
• Luggage compartment cover rolled up.
– In vehicles with basic equipment, unclip trim -1-.
– In vehicles with convenience equipment, remove bolt -3-
(3 Nm) and unclip trim -2-.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Note

After installation, check that trim is behind beading of door seal.

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5 Rear lid trim

5.1 Tools

5.1.1 Special tools, workshop equipment, test

and measuring devices and auxiliary
items required

♦ Wedges - T10383-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

5.2 Removing and installing rear lid trim

Removing
• Remove hazard warning triangle.
– Switch off ignition.
– If present, remove button to close rear lid in luggage compart‐
ment - E406- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and
switches in luggage compartment; Button to close rear lid in
luggage compartment - E406- ; Removing and installing but‐
ton to close rear lid in luggage compartment - E406- .
– Remove rear lid light - W51- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ;
Lights and switches in luggage compartment; Rear lid light -
W51- ; Removing and installing rear lid light - W51- .
– Remove 2 screws -1- in warning triangle recess.
– Remove screws -2- and -3- from each handle recess.
– Lever trim out of fasteners in rear lid using wedge - T10383- .
– Release rear lid trim from window frame trim on both sides.

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Installing

Note

Before installing, check retaining clips for damage and renew if

necessary.

– Position trim around rear lid lock and clip in place.

– Swivel trim towards rear lid and lift corners of sill onto contact
surfaces of window frame.
– Fasten trim using retaining clips in rear lid.
– Connect corners of sill to window frame.
– Fit 2 screws -1- in warning triangle recess (1.5 Nm).
– Fit screws -2- and -3- in each handle recess (1.5 Nm).

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– The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse

sequence of removal.

5.3 Removing and installing window frame

trim
Removing
• Remove hazard warning triangle.
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove rear lid trim ⇒ page 114 .
– Using wedge - T10383 - at side around retaining clips, lever
trim -1- out of retainers in rear lid.
– Lever trim out of retainers at the top edge around the retaining
clips.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Note

Before installing, check retaining clips for damage and renew if

necessary.

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6 Luggage compartment trims

6.1 Tools

6.1.1 Special tools, workshop equipment, test

and measuring devices and auxiliary
items required

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

♦ Wedges - T10383-

6.2 Removing and installing supports

Removing
– Fold up rings -2- and remove 2 screws -1- (8 Nm).
– Remove the other 3 rings as described.

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– Push supports -1- and -2- forwards -arrows A-.

– Lift supports out -arrows B-.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

6.3 Removing and installing lock carrier

cover
Removing
• Remove spare wheel cover from vehicle.
– Remove supports ⇒ page 118 .
– Unclip lock carrier cover from lock carrier -1- using wedge -
T10383/1- around clips -arrows-.

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Installing

Note

Before installing, check retaining clips for damage and renew if

necessary.

– Using the centring pins, position lock carrier cover -1- at the
outer ends in the corresponding body mountings.
– Bend open beading of rear lid seal and pull over edge of lock
carrier cover.
– Fasten lock carrier cover onto body by pressing around clips
-arrows-.

Caution

To avoid damage, never hit the lock carrier cover during in‐
stallation!

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6.4 Removing and installing side panel trims

for luggage compartment

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove rear seats ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove seat belt end anchors, rear seats, outside
⇒ page 38 .
– Remove C-pillar trims ⇒ page 111 .
– Removing and installing wheel housing trims ⇒ page 28 .
– Remove D-pillar trims ⇒ page 112 .
– Remove supports ⇒ page 118 .

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– Removing lock carrier cover ⇒ page 120 .

– Fold down bag hooks -2- and remove bolt -1- (4.5 Nm).

– Using a “Torx T 15 screwdriver”, remove spreader clips -1- and

-2-.
– Unclip luggage compartment panel at front and rear in direc‐
tion of vehicle interior.
– Pull luggage compartment panel -3- up out of side mounting
-4-.
– Disconnect connectors.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

6.5 Removing and installing luggage com‐

partment floor bases

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove rear seats ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove seat belt end anchors, rear seat, outside
⇒ page 38 .
– Remove C-pillar trims ⇒ page 111 .
– Removing and installing wheel housing trims ⇒ page 28 .
– Remove D-pillar trims ⇒ page 112 .
– Remove supports ⇒ page 118 .
– Removing lock carrier cover ⇒ page 120 .
– Remove luggage compartment side trim ⇒ page 122 .
– Undo and remove screws -1- and -4- (8 Nm).
– Push bases -2- and -3- slightly forwards in direction of travel
-arrows A-.
– Lift bases out -arrows B-.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

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7 Roof trims

7.1 Tools

7.1.1 Special tools, workshop equipment, test

and measuring devices and auxiliary
items required

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♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-
♦ Removal lever - 80 - 200-
♦ Electric cutter - V.A.G 1561A-
♦ Scraper (45 mm) - V.A.G 1561/20-
♦ Hand-cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628-

7.2 Removing and installing moulded head‐

lining
Removing
Vehicles with panorama roof:
• Panorama roof fully opened.
• Sun blind open at about 2/3.
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove front interior and reading light ⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights and switches in roof trim; Front interior
and reading light; Removing and installing front interior light -
W1- .
– Remove interior mirror ⇒ page 1 .
– Remove camera cover ⇒ page 11 .
– Remove side dash panel cover ⇒ page 16 .
– Remove centre A-pillar trims ⇒ page 109 .
– Remove upper A-pillar trims ⇒ page 107 .

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– Release B-pillar trims from retainers ⇒ page 110 .

– Release C-pillar trims from retainers ⇒ page 111 .
– Remove D-pillar trims ⇒ page 112 .
– Remove roof grab handle ⇒ page 30 .
– Remove sun visors ⇒ page 26 .
– In vehicles with attachment rings -2-, push cover flap -1- to‐
wards outside of vehicle and remove screw behind it -3- from
mounting -4- (9 Nm).

Note

♦ The screws -3- are micro-encapsulated and must be replaced

when the moulded headliner is installed.
♦ The corresponding threads should be cleaned, for example,
with a suitable wire brush, before fitting the new screws.

– 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-.

– Remove bolts -1- and -2- underneath console.

– Carefully unclip the moulded headliner from roof cross mem‐

ber -arrows-.
– Lower moulded headliner with a 2nd mechanic (risk of break‐
ing) and guide it carefully through rear lid.

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Installing

Note

Before installing, damaged clips -arrows- must be renewed.

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– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

7.3 Removing and installing insulation and

roof reinforcements
Removing
– Cut insulation and roof reinforcements -1- and -2- into approx.
9 cm wide strips -3- -dot-dash lines- using a carpet knife.
– Pull strips -3- from roof.
– Cut back adhesive residue -4- with electric cutter -
V.A.G 1561 A- and cutting blade - V.A.G 1561/20- -5-.

Note

If paint structure has been damaged on removal of the insulation/roof reinforcements, repair paint damage
according to guidelines of ⇒ Paint workshop manual .

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Installing

Note

Observe adhesive processing instructions when installing insulation and roof reinforcements.

– Use hand cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628- to apply adhesive D 190

MKD A3 onto front -1- and rear -2- insulation and roof rein‐
forcement.
– Apply adhesive in beads.
♦ Dimension a = 94 ± 2 mm
♦ Dimension b = 25 ± 2 mm
♦ Dimension c = 25 ± 2 mm
– Press insulation and roof reinforcements fully onto roof.

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72 – Seat frames
1 Front seats

1.1 Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine and gearbox support - VAS 6095-

♦ Seat repair stand - VAS 6136-

♦ Airbag adapter - VAS 6281-

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♦ Airbag adapter - VAS 6282-

♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

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♦ Release lever - 80 - 200-

♦ Assembly tool - 3399-

1.2 Removing and installing seat

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing

WARNING

Observe general safety regulations when working on airbag,

belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic compo‐
nents) ⇒ page 46 .

– Move seat to foremost position using longitudinal adjustment

mechanism.
When battery isolator - N253- has triggered, it is not possible to
move the electrically adjustable driver's seat using the driver seat
adjustment operating unit - E470- . The longitudinal adjustment
required to remove the seat may be performed as follows:
⇒ page 142 .
– Remove seat belt end anchor from front seat ⇒ page 36 .
– Remove rear bolts -2- and -3-.
– Move seat to rearmost position using longitudinal adjustment
mechanism.
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Unscrew the front bolts -4- and -1-.

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– Fold seat backwards until connectors are accessible.

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.
– Connect airbag adapter - VAS 6281- to side airbag wiring har‐
ness.
– If airbag adapter - VAS 6281- does not fit, then airbag adapter
- VAS 6282- must be used!

Caution

The airbag adapter - VAS 6281- or airbag adapter - VAS 6282-

must remain connected to seat until seat is installed again.

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Caution

If seat is lifted out of vehicle or transported, it must not be grip‐

ped by attaching parts. This includes belt buckle, seat longitu‐
dinal adjustment lever, seat height adjustment lever and seat
trims. This is necessary to avoid damage.

– Insert right hand between backrest and padding. Grasp the

front end of the padding with your left hand and lift the seat out
of the vehicle.
Installing
– Insert right hand between backrest and padding. Grasp the
front end of the padding with your left hand and lift the seat
into the vehicle.
– Position seat in corresponding opening in floor via tunnel-side
centring pin.
– Tilt the seat to towards rear against seat cushion of 2nd seat
row.
– Remove airbag adapter - VAS 6281- or airbag adapter - VAS
6282- .
– Depending on vehicle equipment, fit connectors on the wiring
harnesses.
– Switch on ignition.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
– Position seat in corresponding opening in floor via tunnel-side
centring pin.
– Move seat to rearmost position using longitudinal adjustment
mechanism.
– Tighten front, tunnel-side bolt -1- (50 Nm).
– Tighten front, sill-side bolt -4- (50 Nm).
– Move seat to foremost position using longitudinal adjustment
mechanism.
– Tighten rear, tunnel-side bolt -2- (50 Nm).
– Tighten rear, sill-side bolt -3- (50 Nm).

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WARNING

If a thread in seat cross member mounting plate is damaged

on seat installation, reworking damaged threads is prohibited!
In this case, the seat cross member mounting plate must be
replaced.

If seat cross member mounting plate threads have been dam‐

aged:
– Replace seat cross member mounting plate concerned
⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 51

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1.3 Removing front seat when seat longitu‐

dinal adjustment motor or control unit is
defective
Check seat longitudinal adjustment motor -V28- / -V31- or control
unit -J136- / -J521-

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

– Move seat to highest position.

– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .

Note

Before continuing seat removal, check electric and electronic

components and wiring to avoid unnecessary repair costs.

– Carry out following checks:

♦ Check fuse ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations.
♦ Check voltage at coupling station and carry out fault finding as
necessary ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations.
♦ Check voltage at control unit ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Elec‐
trical fault finding and Fitting locations.
♦ Check voltage at seat longitudinal adjustment motor ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
– If fuse is defective, renew fuse ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Elec‐
trical fault finding and Fitting locations.
– If there is no voltage at coupling station, repair or renew wiring
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
cations.
– If seat longitudinal adjustment motor is defective, renew lower
seat frame of seat pan ⇒ page 194 .
– If control unit is defective, renew control unit -J136- / -J521-
⇒ page 166 .

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Removing if seat longitudinal adjustment motor is defective -

V28- / -V31-

Caution

♦ Check electric and electronic components and wiring be‐

fore removing bolts -3-.
♦ Once bolts are removed, lower seat frame of seat pan
-2- including seat longitudinal adjustment motor must be
renewed.

WARNING

Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating the

electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure
that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this briefly touch,
for example, the door striker plate.

– Switch on ignition.
– Disconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒
Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Remove bolts -3- (qty. 4) on both sides.
I - Sill-side threaded connections for seat longitudinal adjustment
motor
II - Tunnel-side threaded connections for seat longitudinal adjust‐
ment motor

Note

Access tunnel-side bolts for removal by reaching under seat from

in front.

WARNING

Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating the

electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure
that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this briefly touch,
for example, the door striker plate.

– Disconnect electrical connector on seat longitudinal adjust‐

ment motor.

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– Push seat until bolts -1-(qty. 4) are visible.

– Remove bolts.
– Separate connection at coupling station.
– Connect airbag adapter - VAS 6281- or airbag adapter - VAS
6282- .
– With aid of second mechanic, lift front seat out of vehicle.

– Separate lower frame -2- and upper frame -1- of seat pan
⇒ page 194 .
– Renew lower frame of seat pan with seat longitudinal adjust‐
ment motor ⇒ page 194
Removing when control unit is defective -J136- / -J521-

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

– Switch on ignition.
– Disconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒
Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Disconnect electrical connector on seat longitudinal adjust‐
ment motor.

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– Connect seat longitudinal adjustment motor to an external

power source and move seat forward or backward until bolts
-1- (qty. 4) are visible.
– Remove bolts.
– Separate connection at coupling station.
– Connect airbag adapter - VAS 6281- or airbag adapter - VAS
6282- .
– With aid of second mechanic, lift front seat out of vehicle.
– Renew control unit -J136- / -J521- ⇒ page 166 .
Installing

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

– Do not disconnect airbag adapter - VAS 6281- or airbag adapt‐
er - VAS 6282- until front seat is installed.
– Connect connector to coupling of coupling station in floor.

Note

Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages

audibly.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐

technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are
repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after
the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when
connecting battery.

– Reconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

If airbag warning lamp - K75- indicates a fault following installa‐

tion, event memory must be read, deleted and read again ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester.

1.4 Adjusting driver seat longitudinally when

battery isolator - N253- has triggered
Removing
– Providing seat position allows, pull seat current supply main
wiring harness out of coupling point.

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– Supply outer sill side contacts with 12 to 14 Volt.

– Using switch move seat to position required for removal.
Proceed as follows if seat current supply main wiring harness is
not assessable due to a deeply positioned seat.
– Cut through cover above longitudinal adjustment motor, re‐
move padding until maintenance opening in seat frame is
accessible.
– Pull connector -4- off longitudinal adjustment motor -1-.
– Cut through wiring harness to longitudinal adjustment motor
and extend wires -2- and -3- by approx. 30 cm.
– Connect extended wiring harness to longitudinal adjustment
motor.
– Connect jumper cables to a battery and supply extended wir‐
ing ends -2- and -3- with 12 to 14 Volt using jumper cables.

Note

Changing wires on battery terminals changes direction of longitudinal adjustment.

Move seat to position required for removal.

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1.5 Removing and installing head restraint

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

1.5.1 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 guides downwards a

little.
– Push safety catch -1- of each 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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1.5.2 Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

1.6 Removing and installing manually oper‐

ated lumbar support

1.6.1 Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Remove head restraint ⇒ page 144 .
– Remove belt buckle ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .
– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .
– Remove backrest ⇒ page 156 .
– Remove backrest cover ⇒ page 163 .
– Remove backrest cover and padding ⇒ page 214 .
– Unscrew two actuator mechanism bolts -1- (1.5 ± 1 Nm).

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– Unhook lateral fasteners -2- and -3- from backrest frame.

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

1.6.2 Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

1.7 Removing and installing trim on tunnel

side

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Remove belt buckle ⇒ page 38 .

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– Press clamping pin -1- inwards out of spreader clip -2-.

– Remove spreader clip.

– Press clamping pin -2- inwards out of spreader clip -1-.

– Remove spreader clip.
– Carefully pull trim off seat towards rear in area of guide pin
-3-.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

1.8 Removing and installing trim on sill side

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing electrically adjustable seat

• Adjust seat to highest position.
– Press clamping pin -1- inwards and remove spreader clip -2-.
– Release locking lug at transition to storage compartment at
front of seat.
– Pull trim upwards off seat.
– Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the driver seat lumbar
support adjustment switch - E176- , the driver seat adjustment
operating unit - E470- and the switch for driver multicontour
seat - E658- .

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Installing electrically adjustable seat

– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
Removing manually adjustable seat
• Adjust seat to highest position.

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– Turn backrest adjustment wheel -1- until a fastener can be

seen from the rear -arrow A-. If necessary, use a torch for this.
– 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.

– Press clamping pin -1- inwards and remove spreader clip -2-.
– Pull height adjustment handle -4- upwards.
– Using a small screwdriver, press metal tab of retaining clip
-3- on inner side of adjustment lever and pull handle -4- off
lever.

Note

For greater clarity, the retaining clip is shown removed in the illustration.

– Remove retaining clip -3- from adjustment lever.

– Release locking lug at transition to storage compartment at
front of seat.
– Separate trim -5- from seat and remove it.

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Installing manually adjustable seat

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Renew backrest adjustment wheel if it is too loose after being
fitted.

1.9 Removing and installing trim bracket on

sill side

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
• Adjust seat to highest position.
– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .
– Remove bolts -1-, -2-, -3- and-4-.
– Release bracket from seat.

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Installing
– Bolt bracket onto seat.
The assembly sequence is: -1-, -2-, -3- and -4-.
Torque: 7.5 ± 0.5 Nm

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1.10 Removing and installing manual seat

height adjustment lever

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
• Adjust seat to highest position.
– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .
– Remove trim bracket on sill side ⇒ page 151 .
– Remove bolts -1-, -2- and -3-.
– Remove adjustment lever -4- from seat.

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Installing
– Bolt operating lever -4- to seat.
The assembly sequence is -1-, -2- and -3-.
Torque: 8 ± 1 Nm

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1.11 Removing and installing drawer

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Open drawer.
– Undo and remove screws -1- and -2- (7.5 Nm).
– Push the drawer back slightly and remove from mountings.

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Installing
– Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

1.12 Removing and installing backrest

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Remove belt buckle ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .
– Remove trim on sill side. ⇒ page 148
– Disconnect connectors on wiring harnesses to backrest and
free disconnected wiring harnesses.

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Note

Wiring harness between connector point and side airbag is con‐

tinuous. When the backrest is removed, the wiring harness must
be pulled out of the fabric tubing under the seat frame.

– Remove bolts -1-, -2-, -3- and -4-.

– Remove backrest.

Installing left seat

– Position backrest on seat.

WARNING

The screws may only be used once. Therefore, use new

screws for installation.

– Tighten bolts -1-, -2-, -3- and -4- by hand.

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– Bolt backrest to seat in assembly sequence -3-, -2-, -1- and

-4-, the torque is:(33 ± 3.0 Nm).

Now continue installing in reverse order of removal, observing the

following:

Note

Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto stop
and engage audibly.

Installing right seat

– Position backrest on seat.

WARNING

The screws may only be used once. Therefore, use new

screws for installation.

– Tighten bolts -1-, -2-, -3- and -4- by hand.

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– Bolt backrest to seat in assembly sequence -2-, -3-, -4- and

-1-, the torque is:(33 ± 3.0 Nm).

1.13 Removing and installing switches

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

The following switches are installed in the trim on the sill side:
♦ Driver seat lumbar support adjustment switch - E176-
♦ Driver seat adjustment operating unit - E470-
♦ Switch for driver multicontour seat - E658-
Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .
– Carefully release switch -1- from driver seat adjustment oper‐
ating unit - T10236- -7- using release tool - E470- .

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– Release the catches and remove switch for driver multicontour

seat - E658- -3- from panel.
– Unscrew 2 screws -5- (0.7 ± 0.5 Nm) and take driver seat lum‐
bar support adjustment switch - E176- -4- out of trim panel.
– Unscrew 3 screws -6- (0.7 ± 0.5 Nm) and take driver seat ad‐
justment operating unit - E470- -7- out of trim panel.
– If necessary, remove cover -2- from panel.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

1.14 Removing and installing seat padding

ventilator

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

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Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Remove belt buckle ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .
– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .
– Remove drawer ⇒ page 155 .
– Detach the front and side cover profiles -arrows- from the seat
frame.

Note

Detach 2 further profiles on the right-hand side.

– Disconnect connector to ventilator -3-. Lift up cushion with

cover -1- until you can reach the ventilator -2-.
– Pull glued-on mat off cushion and remove the ventilator.
Installing
– Push the ventilator into the ventilator cut-out in the cushion.
– The wiring harness should point to the right out of the opening.
– Glue the fleece starting at the ventilator.
Continue installation in reverse order of removal.

1.15 Removing and installing backrest pad‐

ding ventilator

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side.

Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Removing
– Remove backrest cover ⇒ page 162 .

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– Pull the glued-on mat -1- off the backrest cushion, remove the
ventilator -2- and disconnect the connector for the ventilator.
Installing
– Position the ventilator with the outlet opening in the outlet
channel (markings parallel).
– Push the ventilator into the ventilator cut-out.
– The wiring harness should point to the right out of the opening.
– Glue the fleece starting at the ventilator.
Continue installation in reverse order of removal.

1.16 Assembly overview - backrest cover panel

Note

♦ The assembly overview shows the manually adjusted seat. The backrest cover panel on the other seat
versions is similar.
♦ The equipment version of the backrest cover panel without luggage net is shown.

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1 - Front seat
2 - Upper hook
❑ Qty. 2
3 - Backrest cover panel
❑ Equipment version
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 163
4 - Lower hook
❑ Qty. 2
5 - Locking hooks, lower side
❑ Qty. 2
6 - Lugs, upper side
❑ Qty. 2

1.17 Removing and installing backrest cover

panel

Note

♦ The removal and installation can be performed with seat in

situ.
♦ The removal and installation refers to the manually adjusted
seat. It is similar for the other seat versions.
♦ The equipment version of the backrest cover panel without
luggage net is described.
♦ The luggage net cannot be separated from the backrest cover
panel and can only be replaced in conjunction with the back‐
rest cover.

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Removing

WARNING

Risk of injury due to edge on backrest cover panel.

Wear protective gloves.

– Reach behind backrest cover panel -1- on right and pull it

sideways off backrest -2-.

Note

If it is stiff, use removal lever - 80 - 200- .

– Repeat procedure on opposite side.

– Pull off backrest cover panel further and arch it until the lower
locking hooks are detached from the backrest frame.
– Take backrest cover panel off downwards.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Push the upper locking hook -2- under the upper backrest
cross member -1-.
– Swing the backrest cover panel downwards and engage the
side lugs -3- and -5-.
– Then engage the lower locking hooks -4-.
– Ensure that the side lugs are engaged correctly in the backrest
frame and the lower locking hooks are pushed completely over
the backrest frame.

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– Push the backrest cover panel in the areas indicated by the

-arrows- with some force in the direction of the backrest.
– Check whether the backrest cover panel is engaged correctly.
• The backrest cover panel may no longer be pulled off in the
lower area.

1.18 Assembly overview - seat adjustment control unit

1 - Front seat
2 - Pin
❑ For fixing bracket to seat
tub
3 - Bracket
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 166
❑ Attached to seat tub and
clipped
4 - Seat adjustment control unit
❑ Driver side: control unit
for front left multicontour
seat - J873-
❑ Front passenger side:
control unit for rear right
multicontour seat -
J874-
❑ Equipment version driv‐
er side climate seat: in‐
tegrated control unit for
front left seat ventilation
- J800-
❑ Equipment version with
front passenger side cli‐
mate seat: integrated
control unit for front right
seat ventilation - J799-
❑ Clipped to bracket.
❑ Removing and installing
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1.19 Removing and installing seat adjust‐

ment control unit
Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Disconnect electrical connectors -2 … 5- from control unit
-1-.
– Unclip the lugs -arrows- with the removal wedge - 3409- .

– Carefully swing control unit -1- out of fasteners -arrow-.

– Remove control unit, detaching hooks -2- and -3- from retainer
-4-.
Installing

Caution

To avoid damage to the control unit for seat adjustment, ensure

that the 32-pin connector does not contact anything before it is
connected to the control unit.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

♦ Ensure that the seat adjustment control unit engages audibly

in the bracket.
♦ Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto
stop and engage audibly.

1.20 Removing and installing control unit

bracket
Removing
– Remove seat adjustment control unit ⇒ page 166 .

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– Push the pin -2- towards the padding out of the clip
-arrow A- on the bracket -1-.
– Remove pin from seat tub.

– Pull support foot of bracket -2- off seat frame.

– Unclip clip -arrow A- on seat frame -1-.
– Unclip lugs -arrow B- (qty. 2).
– Carefully pull bracket off seat tub in -direction of arrow-.
– Remove bracket from seat tub.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

1.21 Removing and installing compressor for

multicontour driver seat - V439-
Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Remove belt buckle ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .
– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .
– Remove backrest ⇒ page 156 .
– Remove backrest cover ⇒ page 163 .
– Remove backrest cover and padding ⇒ page 214 .

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– Open lower latch -1- on both sides of backrest.

– Remove 2 screws -1- (8 Nm) on both sides of backrest and

disconnect connector to compressor for multicontour driver
seat - V439- .
– Release compressor for multicontour driver seat - V439- in‐
cluding two adjustment units -2- from backrest.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

1.22 Assembly overview - backrest adjustment motor

Note

For reasons of clarity, backrest is shown without padding, cover and seat pan.

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1 - Backrest frame
2 - Nut
❑ Renew
❑ 6 Nm
3 - Washer
4 - Shaft
❑ Thread must be cleaned
before screwing on nut
-item 2- (e.g. with a
thread tap).
❑ Before screwing on nut,
apply locking fluid to
threaded piece; locking
fluid ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
5 - Bolt
❑ Renew
❑ Fit bolt with locking fluid;
locking fluid ⇒ Electron‐
ic parts catalogue .
❑ 7.5 Nm
6 - Backrest adjustment motor
❑ Driver side: Driver seat
backrest adjustment
motor - V45- .
❑ Front passenger side:
front passenger seat
backrest adjustment
motor - V46-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 169

1.23 Removing and installing backrest ad‐

justment motor
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Locking fluid ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Removing

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling airbag units (e.g. separating the electrical
connector), the person handling them must ensure that he
or she is “electrically discharged”. To do this briefly touch,
for example, the door striker plate.

– Remove front seat ⇒ page 135 .

– Secure front seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .
– Remove sill-side trim ⇒ page 148 .

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– Remove backrest cover ⇒ page 163 .

– Mark angle of backrest fittings on left and right of seat as fol‐
lows:
– Mark an indelible line -arrow B- on backrest frame -2- directly
on front edge -arrow A- of fitting -1-.

Caution

Do not damage the surface of the fitting with scratches or

punch marks.

– Remove nut -4- from shaft -3-.

– Remove cover and padding from backrest ⇒ page 214 .

– Pull shaft -3- out of backrest frame -1- in -direction of arrow-.
– Disconnect electrical connector -6- on backrest adjustment
motor -7-.
– Unscrew bolt -2-.
– Remove backrest adjustment motor from bracket -5-.
Installing

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling airbag units (e.g. connecting the electrical
connector), the person handling them must ensure that he
or she is “electrically discharged”. To do this briefly touch,
for example, the door striker plate.

– Clean shaft thread -3- before installing, e.g. with a thread die.
– Check position of backrest frame -2- and fitting -1- on left and
right sides of backrest.
• Backrest frame must be located in position marked before re‐
moval on left and right sides -arrows A, B-.
– If backrest frame is not located in position marked before re‐
moval on left and right sides, correct position accordingly.

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– Position backrest adjustment motor -1- on bracket -3-.

– Renew bolt -4-, coat with locking fluid ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue and tighten only hand-tight.
• It must still be possible to move backrest adjustment motor.
– First slide shaft through fitting (on tunnel side) up to mounting
-2- in backrest adjustment motor.
– Check whether profiles of inserted shaft and receptacle -2- in
backrest adjustment motor align.
• Profiles of shaft and mounting in backrest adjustment motor
align:
– Slide shaft through receptacle in backrest adjustment motor
approximately to stop on tunnel side.
• Profiles of shaft and mounting in backrest adjustment motor
do not align:
– Connect an external current source (12 V) to backrest adjust‐
ment motor -1-.
– Rotate receptacle -2- until profiles of shaft and receptacle
align.
– Slide shaft through receptacle in backrest adjustment motor
approximately to stop on tunnel side.
– Apply locking fluid to threaded part of shaft ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .

– Screw new nut -4- onto shaft -3- and tighten.

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– Tighten backrest adjustment motor to bracket -3- to specified

torque.
Continue installation in reverse order of removal. Observe the
following:

Note

Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages

audibly.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐

technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are
repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after
the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when
connecting battery.

– Reconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

If airbag warning lamp - K75- indicates a fault following installa‐

tion, event memory must be read, deleted and read again ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester.

Specified torques ⇒ page 168

1.24 Assembly overview - four-way lumbar support

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1 - Backrest frame
2 - Rivet
3 - Plastic washer
❑ Insert between lumbar
support bracket and
backrest frame before
riveting four-way lumbar
support.
4 - Lumbar support longitudinal
adjustment motor
❑ Driver side: Driver seat
lumbar support longitu‐
dinal adjustment motor -
V125-
❑ Front passenger side:
Front passenger seat
lumbar support longitu‐
dinal adjustment motor -
V126-
5 - Four-way lumbar support
❑ Removing and installing
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6 - Lumbar support height ad‐
justment motor
❑ Driver side: Driver seat
lumbar support vertical
adjustment motor -
V129-
❑ Front passenger side:
Front passenger seat
lumbar support vertical
adjustment motor -
V130-
7 - System
❑ Hooked into four-way lumbar support
❑ Pad attached with Velcro-type fastening to support

1.25 Removing and installing 4-way lumbar

support
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Special pop rivet pliers - V.A.G 1753A-

♦ Hand drill
♦ Safety glasses

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Removing

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

– Remove front seat ⇒ page 135 .

– Secure front seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove head restraint ⇒ page 144 .
– Remove belt buckle ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .
– Remove sill-side trim ⇒ page 148 .
– Remove backrest cover ⇒ page 163 .
– Remove cover and padding from backrest ⇒ page 214 .
– When doing this, separate Velcro-type fastening -3- between
support -2- and pad.

Note

Relatively great force is needed to separate the Velcro-type fas‐

tening.

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Note

Lay a plastic sheet between seat cover and backrest frame as

protection against metal chips.

WARNING

Danger of injury!
♦ Wear protective goggles.

– Drill out rivet -3-.

– Disconnect connectors -1- and -2- from motors for longitudinal
and vertical adjustment of four-way lumbar support.

– Unhook four-way lumbar support -2- from backrest frame -1-.

– Remove four-way lumbar support from backrest frame.

– In necessary, unhook support -2- from four-way lumbar sup‐

port -1- -arrows-.
Installing
– If necessary, hook support -2- into four-way lumbar support
-1- -arrows-.

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– Lay a plastic sheet -1- over the Velcro-type strips -3- of support
-2-.
– Secure plastic sheet to support -2-.
– Ensure that lumbar support is connected with assembly se‐
curing device -4- or an appropriate pin to support -2-.

– Check that both clips for four-way lumbar support -2- are in‐
serted in backrest -1-.
– Hook four-way lumbar support into backrest.

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– Plastic washer -1- must be inserted between lumbar support

-2- and backrest frame -3- before rivet is secured -4-.
– Rivet four-way lumbar support to backrest frame.
– Pull pad with cover over backrest frame.
– Pull plastic sheet out from between support and pad.
– Press the Velcro-type fastener of the support firmly against the
pad.
– Connect connectors to motors for longitudinal and vertical ad‐
justment of four-way lumbar support.

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

Further installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. Ob‐

serve the following when doing this:

Note

Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages

audibly.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐

technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are
repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after
the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when
connecting battery.

– Reconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

If airbag warning lamp - K75- indicates a fault following installa‐

tion, event memory must be read, deleted and read again ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester.

1.26 Assembly overview - seat height adjustment motor

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1 - Seat pan
2 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Self-locking
❑ Renew after each re‐
moval
❑ Always clean threaded
holes for bolts with, for
example, a thread tap
❑ 10 Nm
3 - Bracket
❑ Bolted to seat pan
4 - Seat height adjustment mo‐
tor
❑ Driver side: Driver seat
height adjustment motor
- V245-
❑ Front passenger side:
Front passenger seat
height adjustment motor
- V246-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 179
5 - Bolt

Caution
Left-threaded bolt

❑ Self-locking
❑ Renew after each re‐
moval
❑ Observe notes when re‐
moving and installing ⇒ page 179
❑ Always clean threaded holes for bolts with, for example, a thread tap
❑ 18 Nm
6 - Adjuster rod
❑ Factory adjusted
❑ Part of height adjustment motor
7 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Self-locking
❑ Renew after each removal
❑ Always clean threaded holes for bolts with, for example, a thread tap
❑ 28 Nm

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1.27 Removing and installing seat height ad‐

justment motor
Removing

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

– Remove front seat ⇒ page 135

– Attach seat repair stand - VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox
support - VAS 6095- .
– Secure front seat to seat repair stand - VAS 6136- .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .
– Remove sill-side trim ⇒ page 148 .
– Disconnect electrical connector -1- on seat height adjustment
motor -2-.
– Relieve tension on torsion rod ⇒ page 186 .

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Caution

Damage to or destruction of threaded hole in seat pan.

♦ The load must be removed from the threaded connection
of the adjuster spindle and seat pan when bolt is removed
or fitted.
Risk of damage to bush -3- in the bearing point (threaded con‐
nection of adjuster spindle and seat pan).
♦ The bush cannot be renewed using workshop equipment.
♦ If the bush is damaged, the respective component must
be renewed.

– Unscrew bolt -2- on adjuster spindle -1- of seat height adjust‐

ment motor.

– Remove bolt -2- for adjuster spindle -1- of seat rake adjust‐
ment motor (factory-set).

– Do not damage bushes -1- in bearings -2- when removing bolt.

Caution

♦ The bushes cannot be replaced using workshop equip‐

ment.
♦ If the bushes are damaged, the respective components
must be renewed.

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– Swivel upper frame of seat pan -1- upwards as far as possible.

– Support upper frame of seat pan on seat repair stand - VAS
6136- -item 2- using a suitable wooden block -6-.
– Unscrew bolts -3- (qty. 2).
– Remove bracket -5- with seat height adjustment motor -4- from
seat pan.

– Unscrew bolts -1-.

– Separate bracket -2- and motor for seat height adjustment
-3-.
Installing

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

– Clean threads for self-locking bolts with, for example, a thread

tap.
– Renew all self-locking bolts.

– Tighten adjuster spindle -1- of seat rake adjustment motor

(factory set) with bolt -2-.

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– Do not damage bush -1- when installing bolt.

Caution

If tension is not relieved when unscrewing or screwing in the

bolted connection for the seat pan adjuster rod, threaded holes
may be damaged or destroyed.

– Do not damage bush -3- when installing bolt -2-.

Caution

♦ The bushes cannot be replaced using workshop equip‐

ment.
♦ If the bushes are damaged, the respective components
must be renewed.

Further installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. Ob‐

serve the following when doing this:

Note

Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages

audibly.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐

technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are
repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after
the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when
connecting battery.

– Reconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

If airbag warning lamp - K75- indicates a fault following installa‐

tion, event memory must be read, deleted and read again ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester.

Specified torques ⇒ page 177

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1.28 Assembly overview - seat rake adjustment motor

1 - Seat rake adjustment motor

❑ Driver side: Driver seat
rake adjustment motor -
V243-
❑ Front passenger side:
Front passenger seat
rake adjustment motor -
V244-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 183
2 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Self-locking
❑ Renew after each re‐
moval
❑ Always clean threaded
holes for bolts with, for
example, a thread tap
❑ 10 Nm
3 - Bolt
❑ Self-locking
❑ Renew after each re‐
moval
❑ Always clean threaded
holes for bolts with, for
example, a thread tap
❑ 20 Nm
4 - Electrical connector

1.29 Removing and installing seat rake ad‐

justment motor
Removing

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

– Remove front seat ⇒ page 135

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– Disconnect electrical connector -3- on seat rake adjustment

motor -4-.
– Remove bolt -2- for adjuster spindle -5- (factory-set).

– Do not damage bushes -1- in bearings -2- when removing bolt.

Caution

♦ The bushes cannot be replaced using workshop equip‐

ment.
♦ If the bushes are damaged, the respective components
must be renewed.

– Unscrew bolts -1-.

– Remove seat rake adjuster motor from front seat.
Installing

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

– Clean threads for self-locking bolts with, for example, a thread

tap.
– Renew all self-locking bolts.

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– Do not damage bush -1- when installing bolt.

Caution

♦ The bushes cannot be replaced using workshop equip‐

ment.
♦ If the bushes are damaged, the respective components
must be renewed.

Further installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. Ob‐

serve the following when doing this:

Note

Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages

audibly.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐

technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are
repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after
the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when
connecting battery.

– Reconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

If airbag warning lamp - K75- indicates a fault following installa‐

tion, event memory must be read, deleted and read again ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester.

1.30 Assembly overview - torsion rod

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1 - Seat pan
2 - Torsion rod
❑ Height-adjustment
spring
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 186
3 - Bearings
❑ 2 or 3 parts, depending
on version.
❑ Fitted into guide
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 190

1.31 Removing and installing torsion rod

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Extension -2024 A /1-

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♦ Counter-hold tool - 3145-

♦ Shackle, 8 mm ∅ (commercially available)

♦ M10x30 bolt and nut
Removing

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

Caution

If possible, move front seat to highest position. This keeps ten‐

sion on torsion rod as low as possible when removing and
installing and reduces danger of damage to threads between
upper and lower frames of seat pan.

– Remove front seat ⇒ page 135

– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .
– Separate threaded connection -3- for front seat belt buckle
-1-.
– Swing seat belt buckle down forwards.
The electrical wiring need not be separated or removed.
– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .
– Remove front backrest ⇒ page 156 .

WARNING

The torsion rod is tensioned to a high spring force. Always ad‐

here to the following points to prevent accidents:
♦ Adhere explicitly to torsion rod removal and installation
sequence and only use prescribed tools.
♦ Never use pliers or other levers.
♦ Never be positioned directly before torsion rod when re‐
moving and installing, maintain an offset position.

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– Secure counter hold tool - 3145- with extension -2024 A /1-

and shackle -2- on torsion rod -3-, as shown in figure.
1 - M10x30 bolt with nut
4 - Seat pan

– Carefully turn torsion rod -1- until it can be unhooked from

elongated hole -arrow- in seat pan.
– Pull torsion rod out of seat pan -2- using extension -2024 A /
1- .
Installing

WARNING

The torsion rod is tensioned to a high spring force. Always ad‐

here to the following points to prevent accidents:
♦ Adhere explicitly to torsion rod removal and installation
sequence and only use prescribed tools.
♦ Never use pliers or other levers.
♦ Never be positioned directly before torsion rod when re‐
moving and installing, maintain an offset position.

– Slide torsion rod -1- into mounting until end -arrow- lies against
seat pan -2-.

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– Ensure torsion rod -2- is seated correctly in support -arrow- of

seat pan -1-

– Fit counter hold tool - 3145- with extension -2024 A /1- and
bolt connection -3- (but not shackle) on torsion rod -1-.
2 - Seat pan

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– Carefully twist and push torsion rod -1- until it can be hooked
into elongated hole -arrow- in seat pan -2-.
Further installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. Ob‐
serve the following when doing this:

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

Note

Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages

audibly.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐

technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are
repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after
the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when
connecting battery.

– Reconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

If airbag warning lamp - K75- indicates a fault following installa‐

tion, event memory must be read, deleted and read again ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester.

1.32 Removing and installing torsion rod

bush
Removing

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

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Caution

If possible, move front seat to highest position. This keeps ten‐

sion on torsion rod as low as possible when removing and
installing and reduces danger of damage to threads between
upper and lower frames of seat pan.

WARNING

The torsion rod is tensioned to a high spring force. Always ad‐

here to the following points to prevent accidents:
♦ Adhere explicitly to torsion rod removal and installation
sequence and only use prescribed tools.
♦ Never use pliers or other levers.
♦ Never be positioned directly before torsion rod when re‐
moving and installing, maintain an offset position.

– Remove torsion rod ⇒ page 186 .

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– Pull bush -1- out of guide -2-.

Installing

WARNING

The torsion rod is tensioned to a high spring force. Always ad‐

here to the following points to prevent accidents:
♦ Adhere explicitly to torsion rod removal and installation
sequence and only use prescribed tools.
♦ Never use pliers or other levers.
♦ Never be positioned directly before torsion rod when re‐
moving and installing, maintain an offset position.

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages

audibly.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐

technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are
repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after
the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when
connecting battery.

– Reconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

If airbag warning lamp - K75- indicates a fault following installa‐

tion, event memory must be read, deleted and read again ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester.

1.33 Assembly overview - seat pan

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1 - Cushion
2 - Upper frame of seat pan
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 194
❑ Allocation ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue
❑ To renew electrical and
electronic components
and wiring, install in new
upper frame
3 - Washer
4 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4
❑ Self-locking
❑ Renew
❑ Clean threaded holes
for bolts with, for exam‐
ple, a thread tap
❑ 22 Nm
5 - Lower frame of seat pan
❑ Driver side: with driver
seat longitudinal adjust‐
ment motor - V28-
❑ Front passenger side:
with front passenger
seat longitudinal adjust‐
ment motor - V31-
❑ Cannot be disassem‐
bled
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 194
❑ When renewing, fit seat
position sensor and seat
belt buckle in new lower frame
6 - Bush
❑ Inserted in all bearing points
❑ Cannot be renewed using workshop equipment
❑ If bush is damaged, assembly component must be renewed

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1.34 Dismantling and assembling seat pan

Note

♦ There are different upper frames for the seat pan, with and
without seat depth adjustment ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Dismantling and assembling is described for a seat pan with‐
out seat depth adjustment. The dismantling and assembling
of a seat pan with seat depth adjustment is similar.
♦ When dismantling the seat pan, ensure that the bushes in the
bearing points of the upper and lower seat frames are not
damaged. The bushes cannot be replaced using workshop
equipment.
♦ The upper and lower frames of the seat pans of manually ad‐
justable normal and sports seats cannot be separated.
♦ The upper and lower frames of the seat pans of electrically
adjustable normal and sport seats as well as comfort and su‐
per-sport seats can be separated and renewed individually.

Dismantling seat pan

WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

– If possible, move front seat to highest position to reduce ten‐

sion on torsion rod as much as possible.
– Remove front seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Remove front backrest ⇒ page 156 .
– Remove cover and pads from seat pan:
Separating upper and lower frames
– Disconnect electrical connector on longitudinal adjustment
motor.
– Remove torsion rod ⇒ page 186 .
– Unscrew bolts -2- (qty. 4).
– Unscrew bolt -3-.
– Remove upper frame -1- upwards off lower frame -4-.

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– Note bushes -1- in bearings in lower frame -2- of seat pan.

Caution

♦ Do not damage bushes -1- in bearings when separating

or reconnecting upper and lower frames.
♦ The bushes cannot be replaced using workshop equip‐
ment.
♦ If the bushes are damaged, the respective components
must be renewed.

Renewing upper frame

Note

If the upper frame is to be renewed, remove all fitted wiring and

electrical and electronic parts and fit them in the new upper frame.

– Separate upper and lower frames ⇒ page 194 .

– Remove seat adjustment control unit ⇒ page 166 .
– Remove bracket for seat adjustment control unit
⇒ page 166 .
– Remove seat height adjustment motor ⇒ page 179 .
– Remove seat rake adjustment motor ⇒ page 183 .
– Remove seat position sensor, if driver seat ⇒ page 74 .
– Remove wiring harness and individual wires from upper frame
of seat pan.
– Install the removed electrical and electronic components and
wiring in new upper frame.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Renewing lower frame

Note

If the lower frame is to be renewed, remove seat position sensor

and install it in new lower frame.

– Separate upper and lower frames ⇒ page 194 .

– Remove seat position sensor, if driver seat ⇒ page 74 .
– Disconnect electrical connector on longitudinal adjustment
motor.
– Install the removed electrical and electronic components and
wiring in the new lower frame.
Assembling seat pan
The seat pan is assembled in the reverse order. The following
should be observed:

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WARNING

♦ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 46 .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting
the electrical connector), the person handling them must
ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this
briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.

Note

Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages

audibly.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐

technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are
repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after
the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when
connecting battery.

– Reconnect battery ground cable with ignition switched on ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

If airbag warning lamp - K75- indicates a fault following installa‐

tion, event memory must be read, deleted and read again ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester.

Specified torques ⇒ page 192

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2 Rear seats

2.1 Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hook - 3438-

♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

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2.2 Removing and installing bench seats

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hook - T40207-

Removing

WARNING

When removing the bench seats, there is a risk of injury due to

sharp sheet-metal edges. Wear protective gloves.

• Both bench seats in rearmost seating position

Note

♦ The 1/3 bench seat is engaged in 2 ways to the 1/3 rear bench
seat in the front area by means of a wire frame.
♦ The 2/3 bench seat is engaged in 3 ways to the 2/3 rear bench
seat in the front area by means of a wire frame.
♦ The relevant wire frames are part of the respective bench seat.
♦ The wire frames are clipped into the bench seat via retainers.
♦ To remove the bench seats, it is necessary to release the re‐
tainers with the hook - T40207- .

– Switch off ignition.

– Insert hook - T40207- -3- on underside of bench seat into slot
-4- of retainer -2-.
– Pull hook - T40207- -3- forwards in direction of travel slightly
and, by doing so, release retainer -2-.
– Pull bench seat upwards slightly until wire frame -1- moves
away from retainer -2-.
– Unclip wire frame from remaining retainers as described.

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– Swivel wire frame -5-, 2/3 section of bench seat -1- out of re‐
tainers -2-, -3- and -4- in upwards direction.
– Disconnect any electrical connectors depending on vehicle
equipment.
– Detach 2/3 section of bench seat at rear and remove from ve‐
hicle.
– Follow same instructions for 1/3 section of bench seat -6- as
appropriate.

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Installing

Note

The 5 securing collars will be destroyed when the bench seats

are removed and must always be renewed.

– Remove the 5 securing collars from the seat frames.

– Insert the new securing collars until they audibly engage in the
seat frames.
– Attach the bench seats at the rear using the wire hooks.
– Connect any electrical connectors depending on vehicle
equipment.
– Lock the bench seats in the seat frame securing collars using
the front wire hooks.

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2.3 Removing and installing rear seats

Note

The rear seats consist of a 2/3 section and a 1/3 section.

Removal of 2/3 section and 1/3 section

– Switch off ignition.
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Disconnect any electrical connectors depending on vehicle
equipment.
– Remove the screws -1, 2, 3 and 4- from 2/3 section -5-.
– Fold backrest forwards and carefully lift 2/3 section out of ve‐
hicle with a 2nd mechanic.
– Remove the screws -6, 7, 8 and 9- from 1/3 section -10-.
– Fold backrest forwards and carefully lift 1/3 section out of ve‐
hicle.

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Installing 2/3 section and 1/3 section

– Carefully lift 2/3 section -5- into vehicle with a 2nd mechanic.
– Start bolt -3-, but do not tighten.
– Start bolt -4-, but do not tighten.
– Screw on 2/3 section with bolts -1- and -2- (50±7,5 Nm).
– Tighten bolts -3- and -4- (50±7.5 Nm).
– Connect any electrical connectors depending on vehicle
equipment.
– Carefully lift 1/3 section -10- into vehicle.
– Start bolt -8-, but do not tighten.
– Start bolt -9-, but do not tighten.
– Screw on 1/3 section with bolts -6- and -7- (50±7,5 Nm).
– Tighten bolts -8- and -9- (50±7.5 Nm).
– Connect any electrical connectors depending on vehicle
equipment.

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2.4 Removing and installing rear seat backr‐

ests

Note

Removal and installation is described for the 2/3 section of the

rear seat backrest. Follow same instructions for the 1/3 section
as appropriate.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove rear seats ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove outer trim from rear seats ⇒ page 204 .
– Remove inner trim from rear seats ⇒ page 206 .
– Remove rear centre seat belt anchor ⇒ page 42 .
– In vehicles with backrest heating, disconnect the electrical
connector for backrest heating.
– Pull out shaft -1- by releasing lug -2- and pushing shaft out
from the other side with a screwdriver -arrow-.

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– Remove bolts -1, 2, 3- for rear seat backrest on outside of rear

seat (36 Nm).

– Unscrew bolt -4- (50 Nm) on inside of rear seat and remove
rear centre belt buckle -2-.
– Remove bolts -1, 3- for rear seat backrest (36 Nm).
– Unhook Bowden cable from bottom of seat frame and remove
rear seat backrest.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.5 Removing and installing rear seat outer

trim

Note

Removal and installation is described for the outer trim on the

2/3 section. Follow same instructions for the outer trim on the
1/3 section as appropriate.

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Removing
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Release rear seat backrest and tilt slightly forwards, but do not
fold over completely.
– Remove bolt -3- (2 Nm).
– Open tab -2- at bottom of trim.
– Unhook locking hook at bottom of trim from rear seat backrest
using a screwdriver -arrow A-.
– Pull cover -1- off seat backrest upwards in
-direction of arrow B-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.6 Removing and installing Bowden cable

for backrest release

Note

Removal and installation is identical on left and right.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove rear seats ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove outer trim from rear seats ⇒ page 204 .
– Remove backrest release control unit - J930- ⇒ page 207 .
– Open backrest release control unit - J930- and detach Bowden
cable.
– Detach Bowden cable eye -1- from bolt on release lever.
– Unclip Bowden cable -2- on rear seat backrest -arrows-.
– Thread Bowden cable out of seat frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Ensure that the Bowden cable is fastened completely on the seat

frame.

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2.7 Removing and installing handle for

backrest release

Note

Removal and installation is identical on left and right.

Removing
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove outer trim from rear seats ⇒ page 204 .
– Carefully pull handle for backrest release -2- slightly off rear
seat.
– Lift the lug -3- on the inside of the handle using a small screw‐
driver and pull the handle off the release lever -1- -arrow-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.8 Removing and installing rear seat inner

trim

Note

Removal and installation is described for the inner trim on the

2/3 section. Follow same instructions for the inner trim on the
1/3 section as appropriate.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove rear seats ⇒ page 201 .
– Release rear seat backrest and tilt slightly forwards, but do not
fold over completely.
– Remove bolt -1- (2 Nm).
– Unhook locking hook at bottom of trim from rear seat backrest
using a screwdriver -arrow A-.
– Pull trim -2- off rear seat upwards in -direction of arrow B-.
– Carefully detach panel -3- from rear seat.

Note

The panel -3- is only fitted on the 2/3 section.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.9 Removing and installing backrest re‐

lease motors

Note

♦ The rear bench seat consists of a 2/3 section and a 1/3 section.
♦ Optionally a backrest release motor is fitted in both sections.
♦ Removal and installation is described for the motor for the
2/3 section. Follow same instructions for the motor in the
1/3 section as appropriate.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove rear seats ⇒ page 201 .
– Undo and remove screws -1- and -2- (2 Nm).
– Open motor -3- and detach Bowden cable.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.10 Removing and installing centre armrest

trim
Removing
– Fold centre armrest down.
– Reach behind trim -1- and unclip -arrows A-.
– Pull centre armrest trim out upwards in -direction of arrow B-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.11 Removing and installing centre armrest

Removing
– Remove trim for rear centre armrest ⇒ page 207 .

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– Remove bolts -2- and -3- (8 Nm).

– Unhook rear centre armrest -1- from rear seat backrest
-arrow- and remove.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.12 Removing and installing head restraint

Removing
– Press button -3- for height adjustment on head restraint guide
-4- in -direction of arrow- and, at the same time, pull head re‐
straint -1- upwards out of rear seat backrest -2-.
Also, for vehicles which were first registered in the USA or Can‐
ada
– Press down the upholstery and cushion near the other head
restraint guide.
– Push the release button for the head restraint guide inwards
and then pull out the head restraint.
Installing
– Push head restraint into rear seat backrest to lowest position.
– Check whether the head restraint is engaged correctly.
• It should no longer be possible to pull the head restraint out of
the rear seat backrest.

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2.13 Removing and installing rear head re‐

straint guides
Removing
– Remove head restraints ⇒ page 208 .
– Insert hook - 3438- into the head restraint guide with button
-1- and attach the hook to the retaining lug -arrow B-.
• The hook must point to the right.
– Pull head restraint guide upwards out of mounting -2-
-arrow A-.
– Carefully lever the head restraint guide without button out of
the backrest using the wedge - T10383- .
Installing
– The head restraint guides can only be inserted in one position.
– Ensure that the head restraint guides are properly engaged.

2.14 Removing and installing cover frame for

through-loading aperture backrest lock
Removing
– Remove centre head restraint ⇒ page 208 .
– Remove head restraint guide with button ⇒ page 209 .
– Carefully release cover frame -1- from catches using removal
wedge - 3409- .
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.15 Removing and installing through-load‐

ing aperture

Note

For greater clarity, the through-loading aperture cushion and cov‐

er are not shown in the illustration.

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Removing
– Fold through-loading aperture -5- forwards.
– Detach clamping profile -1- from mounting profile -3- and fold
carpet over.
– Release retaining rings from bolts -2- and -4- with a screw‐
driver.
A fitting bolt may be fitted instead of retaining ring -4-.

– Unscrew fitting bolt -1- (18±1 Nm).

– Push through-loading aperture to the right -arrow- and re‐
move.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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74 – Seat - padding, covers

1 Front seat covers and padding

1.1 Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634-

1.2 Removing and installing seat cover and

padding

Note

♦ Removal and installation is described for the left seat. Apply

the same instructions for removal and installation of right seat
components as appropriate.
♦ Removal and installation are examples and apply to all equip‐
ment lines.

WARNING

If the front passenger seat cushion padding is renewed, the

seat occupied sensor, front passenger side - G128- must also
always be renewed ⇒ page 64 .

Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Remove belt buckle ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .
– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .
– Remove drawer ⇒ page 155 .
– Remove trim bracket on sill side ⇒ page 151 .
– For vehicles with manually adjustable seat height, remove the
seat height adjustment lever ⇒ page 153 .

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– Unclip 2 clips -arrows- on underside of seat frame.

– Detach the front and side cover profiles -arrows- from the seat
frame.
– Detach 2 profiles on left-hand side.

– Detach rear profile -1- from mounting in seat frame.

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– Observe the layout of the wiring harness -2- in vehicles with

seat heating.
– Remove cover together with padding from seat frame.
– Release the rear edge of the padding -1- from the cover.
– Pull straps -2- from padding.
– Fold over cover -3- at the sides.

– In the front, vertical padding channels, pinch the upholstery

clips together and fold over profile -1- with the cover.

– In the padding channel, pinch the upholstery clips -arrows- to‐

gether and release the cover from the padding.
– Pinch the remaining upholstery clips together.
Installing

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– Secure the cover profiles to the padding with upholstery clips

-arrows- starting at the centre fastening point.

Note

Use the upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634- to attach the padding
clips.

Continue installation in reverse order of removal.

1.3 Removing and installing backrest cover

and padding

Note

♦ Removal and installation is described for the left seat. Apply

the same instructions for removal and installation of right seat
components as appropriate.
♦ Removal and installation are examples and apply to all equip‐
ment lines.

Removing
– Remove seat ⇒ page 135 .
– Remove head restraint ⇒ page 144 .
– Remove belt buckle ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove trim on tunnel side ⇒ page 146 .
– Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 148 .
– Remove backrest ⇒ page 156 .
– Remove backrest cover ⇒ page 163 .
– For vehicles with a manually adjustable lumbar support, pull
adjustment lever off shaft.

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– Open the Velcro on the rear lower side of the backrest and
detach the outer profiles -1- and -3-.
– Detach the centre profile -2-.
– Detach the side and upper profiles -arrows-.
– Fold up the cover until the lower upholstery clips on the front
side of the backrest can be reached.

– Pinch all upholstery clips in the padding channels together and

guide the heated seat wiring harness -1- through the opening
in the padding.
– Carefully pull cover over the head restraint guides.
– Pull the padding upwards off the backrest frame over the head
restraint guides.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Use the upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634- to attach the padding
clips.

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2 Rear seat covers and padding

2.1 Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634-

♦ Wedges - T10383-

2.2 Removing and installing bench seat

cover and padding

Note

The description refers to the 2/3 section of the rear seat backrest.
The work for the 1/3 section can be derived from this.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove bench seats ⇒ page 198 .
– On the underside of the bench seat, pinch all upholstery clips
together and fold over the cover at the sides.

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– Using pliers -4-, pinch together all upholstery clips in the pad‐
ding channels -3-.
– Release cover -1- from padding -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Use the upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634- to attach the padding
clips.

2.3 Removing and installing through-load‐

ing aperture cover and padding
Removing
– Remove centre head restraint ⇒ page 208 .
– Remove through-loading aperture ⇒ page 209 .
– Remove trim for rear centre armrest ⇒ page 207 .
– Remove centre armrest ⇒ page 207 .
– Remove cover frame from backrest lock of through-loading
aperture ⇒ page 209 .
– Lever out the profiles -2- on the rear of the through-loading
aperture flap -3- and pull off -arrow-.
– Detach the profiles -4- on the front of the flap for through-load‐
ing aperture.
– Remove the cover -1- and the padding from the flap for
through-loading aperture.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.4 Removing and installing rear seat back‐

rest cover and padding

Note

The description refers to the 2/3 section of the rear seat backrest.
The work for the 1/3 section can be derived from this.

Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove 2/3 section of seat bench ⇒ page 198 .
– Remove 2/3 section of rear bench seat ⇒ page 201 .
– Remove outer trim of 2/3 section ⇒ page 204 .
– Remove through-loading aperture ⇒ page 209 .
– Remove head restraint from 2/3 section ⇒ page 208 .
– Remove head restraint guides from 2/3 section ⇒ page 209 .
– Remove rear centre seat belt anchor ⇒ page 42 .
– Carefully lever belt feed trim -1- out of console -2- using wedge
- T10383- .

– Using a small screwdriver, lift lug -1- in trim -2- slightly and
release trim from backrest.
– Remove second trim from backrest as described.

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– Lever out profiles -3- on back of backrest -2- and pull off
-arrow-.
– Fold over cover -1- at the sides.

– Take padding -2- with cover -3- off backrest -1-.

– In padding channels, pinch all upholstery clips together and
release cover from padding.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

Note

Use the upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634- to attach the padding
clips.

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