Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 802

 

support - 4 - with Velcro straps.  

 

Installing

 

- Installation is reverse of removal. 

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If new backrest cover is not supplied with two tension 
wires, se must be determined and replaced.   

 

Caution!  

 

tensioning wires in seat must be replaced on all 
vehicles installed with side airbags!

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- Determine backrest version. 

- Determine corresponding tension wire - 1 - according to 
following table. 

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If new backrest cover is supplied without upholstery 
wires - 2 - , use upholstery wires from old backrest 
cover.  

 

Overview of tension wires

Backrest version 

Part number

Tensioning wire color code

Basis/Comfort without lumbar support

1J0 881 883 A

-

Comfort with lumbar support

1J0 881 883 B

red

Sport without lumbar support

1J0 881 883 C

blue

Sport with lumbar support

1J0 881 883 D

green

Front backrest cover and upholstery, 
removing and installing (Golf R32)

 

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Removal and installation is described for left front 
seat. same instructions apply for removal and 
installation for right front seat.  

 

Removing

 

- Switch ignition off. 

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- Disconnect vehicle battery 

 
 

 

Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 27, 

disconnecting and connecting battery

 

- Remove front seat 

 

72-1, Front seats, removing and 

installing

 . 

- Remove front backrest 

 

72-1, Front backrest, removing 

and installing

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- Open beading strip - 2 - and - 3 - . 

- Pull center part of backrest - 1 - out of 
three mounts in backrest frame  - 4 - and 
disconnect harness connectors for seat 
heater. 

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After installation, check wher 
securing clips - 5 - are engaged 
correctly into mounts - 4 - .  

 

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- Remove operating lever - 3 - . 

- Unclip panel - 2 - from backrest. 

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Before installing retaining clips - 1 - 
and operating lever - 3 - , check for 
damage and replace if necessary.  

 

- Cut through all cushion clips - 5 - . 

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Cushion clips are destroyed upon 
removing, y must be replaced during 
installation.  

 

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