Backrest Lock Actuating Link

Backrest Lock Actuating Link

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)

• Pop rivet pliers (VAS 5072)

• Drill machine

• Drill bit dia. 6.0 mm

• Engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095)

• Fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136)

Removing

- Remove seat. Refer to => [ Seat ] Seat.

- Mount the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136) on the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095).

- Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136).

- Remove backrest and front seat pan. Refer to => [ Front Backrest and Seat Pan ] Front Backrest and Seat Pan.

- Remove backrest cover. Refer to => [ Backrest Cover and Cushion ] Covers and Cushion, RS Front Sport Seats.

- Remove bolts - arrows - on inner part of belt guide.





- Remove inner part of belt guide - 1 -.

- Rotate inner part of belt guide and release retaining tabs - arrows -.





- Remove cover - 1 -.

- Remove bracket - 3 - for backrest lock actuating link on inner part of belt guide.





- Remove backrest lock release lever - 2 -.

- Disengage actuating link - 1 - in - direction of arrow -.

- Repeat work steps on opposite side.

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





- Remove screws - 3 and 4 -.

- Drill out pop rivet - 2 - with a dia. 6.0 mm drill in backrest frame mount - 1 -.

- Tip backrest frame mount to side, remove actuating link bracket - 2 - at backrest frame mount - 3 -.





- Disengage actuating link eye - 1 - at backrest lock release lever - 4 - by sliding eye forward - arrow - and removing.

- Remove actuating link upward from backrest frame.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

- Insert bolts with locking compound.

- Adjust backrest lock actuating link. Refer to => [ Backrest Lock Actuating Link, Adjusting ] Front RS Sport Seat.