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Latch Bracket






LATCH Bracket

=> [ Front LATCH Bracket ]

=> [ Rear LATCH Bracket ]

Front LATCH Bracket

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)





- Remove seat:

Standard seat, refer to vehicles from November 2004 => [ Standard Front Seat ] Standard Front Seat, From November 2004.

Electric seat, refer to vehicles from November 2004 => [ Power Front Memory Seat ] Power Front Memory Seats, From November 2004.

Recaro Seat, refer to from November 2004 => [ Seat ] Recaro Front Seats, From November 2004

- Remove upholstery from passenger seat.





- Remove bolts - 3 - (Qty. 2). Tightening specification 7 Nm.

- Remove LATCH bracket - 2 -.

1 Front seat frame

Rear LATCH Bracket

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)









1 LATCH Bracket

Removal:

- Remove rear bench seat, refer to through October 2004 => [ Bench Seat, through October 2004 ] Rear Seats; from November 2004 => [ Bench Seat, from November 2004 ] Rear Seats.

- Remove bolts - 2 - (Qty. 2).

Installing:

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. Observe the following when doing so:

- When installing fixed rear seat backrest, slide securing tabs behind the LATCH bracket - 1 -.

- On some vehicles, when installing LATCH later, the securing tabs must be pressed flat in a vise to about 3 mm.

- When installing, ensure there is enough clearance to lap belt with retractor, rotate lap belt with retractor if necessary.

2 Screws (Qty. 4)

Tightening specification 30 Nm