FRONT SEAT
Note. Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical. Removal and installation applies to manual and electric seats.
Removing
| WARNING | Read the Safety Instructions for working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . |
Position seat as far forward as possible using fore/aft adjustment.
Remove screws -3- and -4-.
Position seat as far back as possible using fore/aft adjustment.
Move seat approx. 4 cm forward. This is necessary in order to be able to remove the belt buckle during the following steps.
Disconnect the battery. Refer to [For engine(s) BPY,BLV,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation
Remove the cap -5- from coupling station.
| WARNING | Electrostatic discharges can lead to an unintended deployment of the airbag. Therefore the technician must discharge static electricity from the body before separating the ignition and ground wiring. This is done for example, by briefly touching the body or the door striker pin. |
Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect seat wiring harnesses from the coupling station.
Connect airbag adapter VAS 6229 to wiring harness for side airbag -6-.
If the airbag adapter VAS 6229 does not fit, use airbag adapter VAS 6281.
Remove screws -1- and -2-.
Remove wiring harness from its mount in vehicle floor.
Scheme 14
Installation
Lift seat through the front doors and into the vehicle.
Insert seat into corresponding holes in vehicle floor via centering pins on tunnel side.
Tip seat back until backrest rests again rear bench seat cushion.
Remove airbag adapter VAS 6229/ airbag adapter VAS 6281.
Engage wiring harness for side airbag -6- in coupling station.
Engage the remaining wiring harnesses in connector station, according to vehicle equipment.
Secure wiring harness in mount on floor and insert cover cap -5- into coupling station.
Tip seat forward. Centering pins on tunnel side must then be located in corresponding holes in vehicle floor.
Tighten screw -1- (40 Nm).
Tighten screw -2- (40 Nm).
Switch on ignition.
| WARNING | Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle. |
Connect the battery. Refer to [For engine(s) BPY,BLV,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation
Position seat as far forward as possible using fore/aft adjustment.
Tighten screw -3- (40 Nm).
Tighten screw -4- (40 Nm).
COVER CAP
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
The removal and installation instructions are written on the electrically adjustable seat. Removing and replacing the cap and seat for the remaining seats is done in the same manner.
Removing
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT
Secure the seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove the front seat belt latch. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT LATCHES
Compress clamping pin -1- inward and remove expanding clip -2-.
Remove electric seat cover cap -3- from mounts in seat frame.
Scheme 15
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
Removing
Remove bolt -1- (3.5 Nm).
Remove bolt -2- (3.5 Nm).
Remove the two bolts -3- (3.5 Nm).
Remove electric seat front side trim -4- from mounts in seat frame.
Scheme 16
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
POWER SEAT TRIM
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
Removing
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Compress clamping pin -1- inward and remove expanding clip -2-.
Scheme 17
Remove bolt -1- (3.5 Nm).
Loosen trim -2- from seat frame and disconnect wiring harnesses on inner side of trim from switches.
Remove screw -3- (3.5 Nm) and remove trim -4- from seat frame.
Scheme 18
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
POWER SEAT TRIM BRACKET
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
Removing
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Remove electric seat trim. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM
Note. For the sake of illustration, cover and upholstery are partially not depicted in illustration.
Remove the bolts -1- and -2- (3.5 Nm).
Remove front bracket -3- from seat frame.
Remove the bolts -4- and -5- (3.5 Nm).
Remove rear bracket -6- from seat frame.
Scheme 19
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
PARTIAL POWER SEAT TRIM
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
Removing
Pull handle -2- upward.
Press securing clip metal tab -1- inward using a small screwdriver and remove handle -2- from adjustment lever -3-.
Note. For the sake of illustration, securing clip is depicted as removed in the illustration.
Remove the securing clip -1- from the adjusting lever -3-.
Compress clamping pin -4- inward and remove expanding clip -5-.
Remove bolt -6- (3.5 Nm).
Loosen trim -7- from seat frame and disconnect wiring harnesses on inner side of trim from switches.
Scheme 20
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SEAT TRIM
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
Removing
Pull handle -2- upward.
Press securing clip metal tab -1- inward using a small screwdriver and remove handle -2- from adjustment lever -3-.
Note. For the sake of illustration, securing clip is depicted as removed in the illustration.
Remove the securing clip -1- from the adjusting lever -3-.
Using assembly tool 3399, reach behind a locking mechanism for the backrest adjusting wheel -4-.
Pry assembly tool 3399 outward -arrow A- and remove backrest adjusting wheel from seat.
Compress clamping pin -5- inward and remove expanding clip -6-.
Remove bolt -7- (3.5 Nm).
Remove trim -8- from seat frame.
Scheme 21
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
PASSENGER SEAT TRIM, WITH PASS-THROUGH
Removing
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT
Secure the seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Pull handle -2- upward.
Scheme 22
Press securing clip metal tab -1- inward using a small screwdriver and remove handle -2- from adjustment lever -3-.
Note. For the sake of illustration, securing clip is depicted as removed in the illustration.
Remove the securing clip -1- from the adjusting lever -3-.
Compress clamping pin -1- inward and remove expanding clip -2-.
Remove bolt -3- (3.5 Nm).
Remove the release lever -4- and remove the clip -5-.
Note. Because it is not possible to remove the release lever and the clip without destroying them, the parts should be replaced before installation.
Loosen the sill-side trim -6- and the cover cap -7- from the seat.
Scheme 23
Compress clamping pin -1- inward and remove expanding clip -2-.
Loosen the tunnel-side cover caps -3- and -4- from the seat.
Scheme 24
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
PARTIAL POWER/HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SEAT TRIM BRACKET AND OPERATING LEVER
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
Removing
Remove seat trim
- Partially electric: «PARTIAL POWER SEAT TRIM»(ref-460554-S33113959102012032900000)
- Height-adjustable: «HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SEAT TRIM»(ref-460554-S34723668412012032900000)
Passenger Seat with Pass-Through
Remove the front seat right trim. Refer to PASSENGER SEAT TRIM, WITH PASS-THROUGH .
Remove screws -1- and -2- (3.5 Nm) and remove bracket -3-.
Remove the two bolts -5- (3.5 Nm) and remove operating lever -4-.
Scheme 25
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
LEFT FRONT SEAT BACKREST
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
Removing
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT
Secure the seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove the front seat belt latch. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT LATCHES
Remove seat cap. Refer to COVER CAP
Electric Seat
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Remove electric seat trim. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM
Partially Electric Seat
Remove partially electric seat trim. Refer to PARTIAL POWER SEAT TRIM
Height-Adjustable Seat
Remove height-adjustable seat trim. Refer to HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SEAT TRIM
Fixed Seat
Remove trim of seat (without height adjuster). Refer to SEAT TRIM, WITHOUT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Passenger Seat with Pass-Through
Remove the front seat trim. Refer to PASSENGER SEAT TRIM, WITH PASS-THROUGH .
Note. The illustration shows a manual/partially electric seat. Removal and installation of electric seat is the same.
Depending on vehicle equipment, loosen backrest wiring harnesses from seat frame.
Connect Airbag Adapter VAS 6229 to wiring harness for side airbag.
Remove two screws -1- and -2- on left and right.
Using a screwdriver, bend backrest in area of threaded connections outward slightly and loosen backrest from seat frame.
Scheme 26
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
Tightening specification for screws -1- and -2- is
- Manual or partially electric seat: 34.5 Nm.
- Power seat: 27 Nm.
POWER SEAT CONTROL MODULE
Removing
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove driver side front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT
Secure the seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Pull side tabs outward -arrows- and remove control module -1- from mounts.
Disconnect all wiring harnesses from control module.
Scheme 27
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
SEAT SWITCH UNIT, POWER/PARTIAL POWER SEAT
Note. This description is for removing the selector unit; removing the selector unit from the partially electrical seat is done in the same manner.
Removing
Partially Electric Seat
Remove partially electric seat trim. Refer to PARTIAL POWER SEAT TRIM
Electric Seat
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Remove electric seat trim. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM
On outer side of trim, pry switch actuators -1- and -2- out of mounts using trim removal wedge 3409.
On inner side of trim, remove two screws -3- and screw -4-.
Remove seat adjustment switch unit -5- from trim.
Remove two screws -6- and remove lumbar support adjustment switch -7- from trim.
Press two locking elements together -arrows- and remove switch strip -8- from trim.
Scheme 28
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
POWER SEAT PAN
This removal and installation procedure describes the lower seat frame for the front left seat frame, which is the same for the right front seat frame.
Removing
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT
Secure the seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove the front seat belt latch. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT LATCHES
Remove seat cap. Refer to COVER CAP
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Remove electric seat trim. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM
Remove electric seat trim bracket. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM BRACKET
Remove front seat backrest. Refer to LEFT FRONT SEAT BACKREST
Remove cover and cushion from front seat backrests. Refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER AND UPHOLSTERY
Remove screws -1- and -2- on right side.
Remove screw -3- in rear area.
Note. Screw -3- in installation position points from inside toward outside.
Remove screw -4- in front area.
Remove seat pan -5- from longitudinal adjuster -6-.
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
If the lower seat frame currently in the vehicle is being replaced, then the new one must be the "Sportline" equipment variant. Clips -1- and -2- must be removed if this lower seat frame is installed in a vehicle with a different equipment variant.
To avoid contamination, seat tracks -3- and -4- must be covered with a cloth when removing brackets -1- and -2-.
Scheme 29
POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT
Note. This removal and installation procedure describes the lumbar support for the left front backrest frame, which is the same process as for the right front backrest frame.
Removing
| WARNING | Read the Safety Instructions for working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . |
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT
Secure the seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove the front seat belt latch. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT LATCHES
Remove seat cap. Refer to COVER CAP
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Remove electric seat trim. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM
Remove front seat backrest. Refer to LEFT FRONT SEAT BACKREST
Secure backrest on fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove headrests. Refer to HEADREST
Remove cover and upholstery from front seat backrest. Refer to FRONT BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, EXCEPT TRENDLINE
Remove front side airbag. Refer to FRONT SIDE AIRBAG
Disconnect wiring harness from drive motors -1- and -2-.
Drill out rivet -3- in lower area on rear side.
Drill out two rivets -4- on left side.
Drill out two rivets -5- on right side.
Disengage lumbar support from mounts in backrest frame -arrows-.
Remove components of lumbar support from backrest frame.
Scheme 30
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
Use pop rivet pliers to install the rivets VAS 5072 -3- , -4- and -5-.
HEADREST
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
Removing
Press button -1- inward as far as stop and remove head rest from backrest.
Scheme 31
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
SEAT VENTILATION SWITCH, PASSAT CC
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
Removing
Actuate the seat ventilation switch -E655- -1- latches on the inside of the trim -arrows- , and remove the switch from the trim and disconnect the connector.
Scheme 32
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
FRONT SEAT BLOWER FAN V268, PASSAT CC
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
On vehicles registered in the USA, always follow "additional safety precautions for working on seat occupied recognition" when working on the passenger front seat blower fan -V268-. Refer to PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Removing and installing the passenger front seat blower fan -V268- applies only to vehicles in the USA that are registered according to the following description.
Removing
| WARNING | Read the Safety Instructions for working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . |
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT
Secure the seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove the front seat belt latch. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT LATCHES
Remove seat cap. Refer to COVER CAP
Electric Seat
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Remove electric seat trim. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM
Remove electric seat trim bracket. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM BRACKET
Partially Electric Seat
Remove partially electric seat trim. Refer to PARTIAL POWER SEAT TRIM
Remove bracket and actuating lever, trim of partially electric/height adjustable seat. Refer to PARTIAL POWER/HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SEAT TRIM BRACKET AND OPERATING LEVER
Height-Adjustable Seat
Remove height-adjustable seat trim. Refer to HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SEAT TRIM
Remove bracket and actuating lever, trim of partially electric/height adjustable seat. Refer to PARTIAL POWER/HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SEAT TRIM BRACKET AND OPERATING LEVER
Passenger Seat with Pass-Through
Remove the front seat trim. Refer to PASSENGER SEAT TRIM, WITH PASS-THROUGH .
Remove bracket and actuating lever, trim of partially electric/height adjustable seat. Refer to PARTIAL POWER/HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SEAT TRIM BRACKET AND OPERATING LEVER
Seat without Height Adjustment
Remove trim of seat (without height adjuster). Refer to SEAT TRIM, WITHOUT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Remove bracket, trim, seat (without height adjuster). Refer to SEAT TRIM BRACKET, WITHOUT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
All Seats
Remove front seat backrest. Refer to LEFT FRONT SEAT BACKREST
Remove the front seat cushion. Refer to FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER AND UPHOLSTERY
Note. It is not necessary to remove the upholstery.
Cut the glued-on fleece -1- around the front seat blower fan -V268- -2- and remove it from the cushion -3-.
Remove the front seat blower fan -V268- from the cushion.
Scheme 33
Installation
Install the front seat blower fan -V268- -2- into the proper opening in the cushion -1-.
Remove the protective strip from fleece -1- and affix the fleece to cushion -3- without any folds in it.
Install in reverse order of removal.
FRONT SEAT BLOWER FAN V269, PASSAT CC
Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.
Removing
| WARNING | Read the Safety Instructions for working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . |
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT
Secure the seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove the front seat belt latch. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT LATCHES
Remove seat cap. Refer to COVER CAP
Electric Seat
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Remove electric seat trim. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM
Partially Electric Seat
Remove partially electric seat trim. Refer to PARTIAL POWER SEAT TRIM
Height-Adjustable Seat
Remove height-adjustable seat trim. Refer to HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SEAT TRIM
Fixed Seat
Remove fixed seat trim. Refer to SEAT TRIM, WITHOUT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Passenger Seat with Pass-Through
Remove the front seat trim. Refer to PASSENGER SEAT TRIM, WITH PASS-THROUGH .
Remove bracket and actuating lever, trim of partially electric/height adjustable seat. Refer to PARTIAL POWER/HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SEAT TRIM BRACKET AND OPERATING LEVER
All Seats
Remove front seat backrest. Refer to LEFT FRONT SEAT BACKREST
Secure backrest on fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove headrests. Refer to HEADREST
Remove the cover and upholstery from the front seat backrest
- All vehicles except the Trendline: «FRONT BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, EXCEPT TRENDLINE»(ref-460641-S31703459442012032900000)
- Trendline: «FRONT BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, TRENDLINE»(ref-460641-S11870349062012032900000)
Cut the glued-on fleece -3- around the front seat blower fan -V269- -2- and remove it from the cushion -1-.
Remove the front seat backrest blower fan -V269- from the cushion.
Scheme 34
Installation
Install the front seat backrest blower fan -V269- -2- into the opening in the cushion -1-.
Remove the protective strip from fleece -3- and affix the fleece to cushion -1- without any folds in it.
Install in reverse order of removal.
SPORT SEAT R36
Note. Removing and installing the power seat applies to both the leather and cloth seat. Removal and installation are described for the left side of the vehicle. Removal and installation for the right side are performed in the same manner.
Removing
| WARNING | Read the Safety Instructions for working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . |
Scheme 35
Position the sport seat as far forward as possible using forward/backward adjustment.
Remove screws -2- and -3-.
Position the sport seat as far back as possible using the forward/backward adjustment.
For the following removal steps, move the sport seat into the following positions
- Move the sport seat approximately 4 cm forward. This is necessary in order to be able to remove the belt latch on the sport seat.
- Raise the sport seat into the highest position in order to be able to remove the height adjustment motor.
- Adjust the sport seat into the horizontal position in order to be able to remove the inclination adjustment motor.
Disconnect the battery. Refer to [For engine(s) BPY,BLV,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation
Remove the cap -6- from coupling station.
| WARNING | Electrostatic discharges can lead to an unintended deployment of the airbag. Therefore the technician must discharge static electricity from the body before separating the ignition and ground wiring. This is done for example, by briefly touching the body or the door striker pin. |
Disconnect the sport seat wiring harnesses from the coupling station.
Connect airbag adapter VAS 6229 to wiring harness for side airbag -5-.
If the airbag adapter VAS 6229 does not fit, use airbag adapter VAS 6281.
Remove screws -1- and -4-.
Remove the wiring harness from its mount on the vehicle floor panel.
Remove the sport seat from the vehicle through the front door.
Installation
Lift the sport seat through the front doors and into the vehicle.
Install the sport seat above the centering pins into the openings in the vehicle floor panel.
Tip the sport seat back until the backrest touches rear bench seat cushion.
Remove airbag adapter VAS 6229/ airbag adapter VAS 6281.
Engage wiring harness for side airbag -5- in coupling station.
Lock the remaining wiring harnesses into the coupling station.
Secure the wiring harness in its mount on the vehicle floor panel and lock the cap -6- to the coupling station.
Tip the sport seat forward.
Note. Make sure the centering pins are inside the openings in the vehicle floor panel.
Tighten the bolts -1- and -4- to 40 Nm.
Switch on ignition.
| WARNING | Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle. |
Connect the battery. Refer to [For engine(s) BPY,BLV,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation
Position the sport seat as far forward as possible using forward/backward adjustment.
Tighten the bolts -2- and -3- to 40 Nm.
SPORT SEAT TRIM, R36
Note. Removing and installing the power seat applies to both the leather and cloth seat. Removal and installation are described for the left side of the vehicle. Removal and installation for the right side are performed in the same manner.
Removing
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the R36 sport seat. Refer to SPORT SEAT R36
Attach the sport seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Scheme 36
Compress clamping pin -2- inward and remove expanding clip -1-.
Scheme 37
Remove bolt -4- (3.5 Nm).
Remove the trim panel -3- from the lower seat frame. From the inside of the trim panel, detach the electrical wiring harnesses -5- from their individual position switches.
Remove the trim -3- from seat frame.
Remove bolt -2- (3.5 Nm).
Remove the trim -1- from the seat frame.
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
SPORT SEAT BACKREST, R36
Note. Removing and installing the power seat applies to both the leather and cloth seat. Removal and installation are described for the left side of the vehicle. Removal and installation for the right side are performed in the same manner.
Removing
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the R36 sport seat. Refer to SPORT SEAT R36
Attach the sport seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove the front seat belt latch. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT LATCHES
Remove seat cap. Refer to COVER CAP
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Remove the R36 sport seat trim. Refer to SPORT SEAT TRIM, R36
Remove electric seat trim bracket. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM BRACKET
Scheme 38
Disconnect the side airbag wiring harness and remove the backrest heater -3- from the seat frame.
Connect the airbag adapter VAS 6229 to side airbag wiring harness.
Remove two screws -1- and -2- on left and right.
Using a screwdriver, slight bend the backrest frame outward in the area of the threaded connections.
Remove the backrest frame from the seat frame.
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
Tighten bolts -1- and -2- to 27 Nm.
SPORT SEAT SWITCH UNIT, R36
Note. Removing and installing the power seat applies to both the leather and cloth seat. Removal and installation are described for the left side of the vehicle. Removal and installation for the right side are performed in the same manner.
Removing
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the R36 sport seat. Refer to SPORT SEAT R36
Attach the sport seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Remove the R36 sport seat trim. Refer to SPORT SEAT TRIM, R36
Scheme 39
On outer side of trim, pry switch actuators -1- and -2- out of the mounts using the trim removal wedge 3409.
On inner side of trim, remove two screws -7- and screw -5-.
Remove seat adjustment switch unit -6- from trim.
Remove two screws -8- and remove lumbar support adjustment switch -4- from trim.
Compress the two latches on the inside of the trim -arrows A - and remove the pneumatic side piece switch -3- from the trim.
Note. Removing the side piece pneumatic switch -3- applied only to the leather power seat.
Compress the two latches on the inside of the trim -arrows B - and remove the switch strip -9- from the trim.
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
SPORT SEAT PAN, R36
Note. Removing and installing the power seat applies to both the leather and cloth seat. The following describes removing and installing the lower seat frame on a left front seat. Removal and installation of the right seat pan is performed in the same way.
Removing
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the R36 sport seat. Refer to SPORT SEAT R36
Attach the sport seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove the front seat belt latch. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT LATCHES
Remove seat cap. Refer to COVER CAP
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Remove the R36 sport seat trim. Refer to SPORT SEAT TRIM, R36
Remove electric seat trim bracket. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM BRACKET
Remove the R36 sport seat backrest. Refer to SPORT SEAT BACKREST, R36
Remove cover and upholstery from front R36 sport seat backrests. Refer to COVER AND CUSHION, R36 FRONT SPORT SEAT CUSHION
Remove the screws -1- , -2- and -3- on the right side.
Note. The screws -3- and -4- illustrate the installation position from the inside toward the outside.
Remove the screw -4- from the inside.
Remove screw -5- in front area.
Remove the seat pan from the seat forward/backward adjustment frame.
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
Tighten the screws -1- , -2- , -4- and -5- to 27 Nm.
Tighten the screws -3- to 15 Nm.
HEADREST GUIDES, R36 SPORT SEAT
Note. Removing and installing the power seat applies to both the leather and cloth seat. To remove headrest guides, backrest cover must be partially removed. The backrest cover and cushion are not shown in the illustration. Removal and installation of the headrest guide is described for left backrest frame. Removal and installation of the headrest guide for the right front seat frame is identical.
Removing
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Remove the R36 sport seat. Refer to SPORT SEAT R36
Attach the sport seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove seat cap. Refer to COVER CAP
Remove electric seat front end trim. Refer to POWER SEAT FRONT SIDE TRIM
Remove the R36 sport seat trim. Refer to SPORT SEAT TRIM, R36
Remove electric seat trim bracket. Refer to POWER SEAT TRIM BRACKET
Remove the R36 sport seat backrest. Refer to SPORT SEAT BACKREST, R36
Secure backrest on fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
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Remove cover from backrest until underside of headrest guides are accessible. Refer to COVER AND CUSHION, BACKREST, R36 SPORT SEAT
Reach into the backrest frame and push the lock -arrow A- from the front and from the side -arrow B- to the side.
Remove the headrest guide -1- from the backrest frame.
Reach into the backrest frame and operate the lock -arrow C- from the front.
Remove the headrest guide -2- from the backrest frame.
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
SEAT BENCH, SEDAN/PASSAT CC
Removing
In vehicles with heated rear seats, switch ignition off.
Vehicles with integrated child seat
Swing integrated child seat -1- upward.
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Pull the foot compartment -2- out of mounts in bench seat.
For vehicles with one integrated child seat, remove two bolts -1- (8 Nm).
For vehicles with two integrated child seats, remove two bolts -2- and -3- (8 Nm) respectively.
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All vehicles
Note. To provide a better overview, rear seat backrest is not depicted in the illustration. Removing and installing the seat bench is identical on the sedan and the Passat CC. The sedan seat bench is shown in the illustrations.
Pull the front of the bench seat -1- up and out of the two mounts -2- -arrows A-.
Push the bench seat toward rear -arrow B-.
Pull the back of the bench seat up and out of side guide plates -3-.
On vehicles with heated rear seats, disconnect seat heating wiring harness.
Remove the bench seat from vehicle.
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Installation
Installation of bench seat -1- is the same as removal, but in reverse order.
Note. Before installation, check both mounts -2- fro damage and replace if necessary.
SEAT BENCH, WAGON
Removing
In vehicles with heated rear seats, switch ignition off.
Note. To provide a better overview, rear seat backrest is not depicted in the illustration.
Fold the left bench seat -1- forward.
Fold the right bench seat -2- forward.
On vehicles with heated rear seats, disconnect seat heating wiring harness.
Remove the two bolts -3- (8 Nm) and then remove the left bench seat -1- from the vehicle.
Remove the two bolts -4- (8 Nm) and then remove the right bench seat -2- from the vehicle.
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Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
LEFT REAR BACKREST
Removing
In vehicles with heated rear seats, switch ignition off.
Remove bolt -1- (8 Nm).
Remove clamp -2- from center backrest bearing -3-.
Lift out left backrest -4- from center backrest bearing and remove backrest from pin -5-.
On vehicles with heated rear seats, disconnect seat heating wiring harness.
Remove left backrest from vehicle.
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Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
RIGHT REAR BACKREST
Removing
In vehicles with heated rear seats, switch ignition off.
Sedan/Passat CC and CC
Remove the seat bench; refer to SEAT BENCH, SEDAN/PASSAT CC
Wagon
Fold the bench seat forward.
All vehicles
Remove the bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove the belt latch -2- from the floor panel.
Remove bolt -3- (8 Nm).
Remove clamp -4- from center backrest bearing -5-.
Lift out right backrest -6- from center backrest bearing and pull backrest off pin -7-.
On vehicles with heated rear seats, disconnect seat heating wiring harness.
Remove right backrest from vehicle.
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Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
FIXED REAR BACKREST, PASSAT CC)
Removing
Remove the luggage compartment carpet.
Note. This is necessary when removing the fixed rear seat backrest. There is a hidden loop on the left and right sides of the rear seat backrest which make it possible to unlock and then fold the backrest.
Using the assembly tool T10118, reach between the backrest and the body and pull the right loop -1- out of the retainer -arrow-.
Pull the left loop out of the retainer.
Pull the loops -1- and -2- toward the inside and fold the backrest forward.
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Remove bolt -1- (8 Nm).
Remove clamp -3- from center backrest bearing -2-.
Move the backrest into it vertical position.
Pull the left side of the backrest off the hinge -4- -arrow A-.
Pull the right side of the backrest off the hinge -5- -arrow B- and remove it from the vehicle.
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Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
SIDE UPHOLSTERY WITH SIDE AIRBAG
Removal and installation is described for the right side of the vehicle. Removing and installing on the left side is identical.
Removing
| WARNING | Read the Safety Instructions for working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . |
Disconnect the battery. Refer to [For engine(s) BPY,BLV,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation
Sedan/Passat CC
Remove the seat bench; refer to SEAT BENCH, SEDAN/PASSAT CC
Wagon
Fold the bench seat forward.
All vehicles
Remove nut -1- (8 Nm).
Pull side upholstery -2- upward out of mounts -3- and -4-.
| WARNING | Electrostatic discharges can lead to an unintended deployment of the airbag. Therefore the technician must discharge static electricity from the body before separating the ignition and ground wiring. This is done for example, by briefly touching the body or the door striker pin. |
Disconnect wiring harness from side airbag.
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Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
Switch on ignition.
| WARNING | Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle. |
Connect the battery. Refer to [For engine(s) BPY,BLV,CCTA,CBFA] Removal and Installation
SIDE UPHOLSTERY WITHOUT SIDE AIRBAG
Removal and installation is described for the right side of the vehicle. Removing and installing on the left side is identical.
Removing
Sedan/Passat CC
Remove the seat bench; refer to SEAT BENCH, SEDAN/PASSAT CC
Wagon
Fold the bench seat forward.
All vehicles
Remove nut -1- (8 Nm).
Pull side upholstery -2- upward out of mounts -3- and -4-.
Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
CENTER ARMREST
Removing
Equipment: Highline, Sport and Comfort
Unclip the cushion insert -1-.
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Fold the armrest down and open the pass-through flap.
Equipment: Trendline
Remove two nuts -1- (8 Nm) and remove center armrest -2- from mounts in backrest.
Equipment: Highline, Sport and Comfort
Remove two screws -3- (8 Nm) and remove center arm rest -4- from mounts in backrest.
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Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
CENTER ARMREST CUP HOLDER
Removing
Fold center armrest forward and open cup holder.
Press locking clamp inward on both sides with a screwdriver -arrow A- and remove cup holder -1- from center armrest -2- -arrow B-.
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Installation
To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
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- Engine/transmission holder VAS 6095
- Seat repair stand VAS 6136
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1783
- Airbag adapter VAS 6229
- Assembly tool 3399
- Trim removal wedge 3409
- Pop rivet pliers VAS 5072
- Airbag adapter VAS 6281
- Assembly tool T10118