Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 429

– Drill out the rivets -2- from the backrest frame.
– Remove the backrest release bearing -3- from the backrest

frame.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.4 Overview - Front Backrest”, page 323

♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.2 Overview - Front Seat”, page 318

2.29

Backrest Release Cable, Removing and

Installing

Note

The left and right release cables cannot be replaced separately.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pop Rivet Pliers - VAG1753B-
♦ Drill
♦ Protective Eyewear
Removing
– Remove the backrest cover with the backrest cushion. Refer

to

⇒ “1.5 Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing”,

page 406

 .

Note

The spring mat or lumbar support does not need to be removed

when removing and installing the release cables.

– Using pliers, disengage the eyelet -3- from the pins -4- for the

backrest release on both sides.

WARNING

Danger of eye injury.

♦ Wear protective eyewear.

– Remove the left and right rivet -2- and remove the bracket

-1- from the backrest frame -5-.

– Pry the release cable -1- from the backrest release bearing

-2- with a screwdriver in the direction of the -arrow-.

– Unclip the bracket -1- from the backrest frame -2-.
– Guide out the end of the release cable through the mount

opening in the backrest frame.

– Separate the cable tie and remove the release cables from the

backrest frame.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.4 Overview - Front Backrest”, page 323

♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.2 Overview - Front Seat”, page 318

2.30

Backrest Release Cable, Adjusting

WARNING

Make sure the backrest is locked (zero position), otherwise it

could tip forward accidentally.

– Remove the backrest cover with the backrest cushion. Refer

to

⇒ “1.5 Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing”,

page 406

 .

The following prerequisites must be met to adjust:
• Backrest release -2- to the lower stop (backrest locks).

– Pivot the backrest release bearing -1- upward until a distance

of -a- = 2 to 4 mm is between the backrest frame stop surface

-arrow A- and the bearing stop -arrow B-.

– Secure the backrest release bearing in this position, using for

example an angled metal rod.

– Adjust the release cables on both release cable adjusters

-1 and 2-.

– To adjust, turn the upper section -3- and the lower section

-4- contrary to each other.

– Adjust the cable so it is free of play and tension.

Note

♦

The illustration only shows one side of the retainer.

♦

When adjusting cables -1-, they must not be tensioned at the

backrest release -2-.

– After adjusting release cables, perform a functionality test of

the backrest release.

– If it does not release or only releases partially, check the re‐

lease cable routing or repeat the adjustment.

2.31

Entry Assistance Release Cable A, Re‐

moving and Installing

Removing
– Remove the front seat. Refer to

⇒ “2.10 Front Seat, Removing and Installing”, page 335

 .

– Attach the front seat to the Fixture For Seat Repair . Refer to

⇒ “1.2 Front Seat, Mounting on Fixture for Seat Repair”, page

311

 .

– Move the front seat into its highest position.
– Remove the tunnel side seat trim. Refer to

⇒ “2.13 Tunnel-Side Seat Trim, Removing and Installing”,

page 344

 .

– Turn the backrest adjustment hand wheel forward until stop.
– Unclip the release cable A bracket -1- from the backrest.
– Disengage the release cable A -2- from the lever on the back‐

rest hinge.

– Disengage the cable A bracket -1- for entry assistance from

the bracket on the seat pan.

– Unclip the bracket -2- for the release cable from the seat pan.

– Disengage the release cable A from the seat longitudinal ad‐

juster -arrow- and remove.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal while paying attention to the

following:
– Adjust the release cable A. Refer to

⇒ “2.32 Entry Assistance Release Cable A, Adjusting”,

page 367

 .

Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.2 Overview - Front Seat”, page 318

2.32

Entry Assistance Release Cable A, Ad‐

justing

Special tools and workshop equipment required