Backrest Release Cable

Backrest Release Cable

• The left and right release cables cannot be replaced separately.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Special pop rivet pliers (V.A.G 1753A)

• Drill

• Protective EYEWEAR

Removing


• Follow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components ] Description and Operation.

• Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

- Remove front seat:

• Standard and Sport Manual Seat. Refer to => [ Manual Standard Front Seats ] Manual Standard Front Seats.

• Standard seat, Sport seat (power) and Comfort seat. Refer to => [ Power Standard Front Seats ] Power Standard Front Seats.

- Attach front seat to Fixture For Seat Repair (VAS 6136). Refer to => [ Front Seat, Installing on Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136 ] Front Seat, Installing on Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136.

- Remove the backrest cover. Refer to => [ Backrest Cover ] Backrest Cover.

- Remove headrests.

• => [ Headrests with Locking Mechanism ] Headrests with Locking Mechanism.

• => [ Power Headrests ] Power Headrests.

- Remove the entry assistance trim. Refer to => [ Entry Assistance Trim ] Entry Assistance Trim.

- Remove the backrest cover and cushion. Refer to => [ Backrest Cover and Cushion ] Backrest Cover and Cushion.

- Remove side airbag. Refer to => [ Driver Side Airbag Igniter or Front Passenger Side Airbag Igniter ] .

• The spring mat or lumbar support does not need to be removed when removing and installing the release cables.

- Remove the eyelets - 3 - from the pin - 4 - on both sides with pliers.






Eye injury risk.

• Wear protective EYEWEAR!

- Remove the left and right rivets - 2 - and remove the bracket - 1 - from the backrest frame - 5 -.

- Remove the entry assistance cover. Refer to => [ Entry Assistance Cover ] Entry Assistance Cover.





- Unclip the end of the release cable - 2 -.

- Press the end of the release cable out of the bracket - 1 - in the - direction of the arrow -.

- Unclip the mount - 1 - from the backrest frame - 2 -.





- Guide the end of the release cable through the mount opening in the backrest frame.

- Cut the cable tie, if necessary, and remove the left and right cables from the backrest frame.

Installation


• Follow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components ] Description and Operation.

• Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

- Adjust the left and right release cable. Refer to => [ Backrest Cable, Adjusting ] Backrest Cable, Adjusting.

- Attach a cable tie in the same location as before.

• Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.


Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on.

• If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.