Backrest Lock Release Cable

Front Seats

• From 06.2006, the usual wiring harness routing to connector station under front seat. Refer to => [ Connectors, Disconnecting ] Front Seats has been replaced with modular wiring routing => [ Modular Wiring Routing Assembly Overview, from June 2006 ] Front Seats.

• The modular wiring routing has not been implemented for all countries.

• Check version of front seat and of vehicle and perform repairs accordingly.

• Note the two possible versions of the modular wiring routing, Modular Light or Modular. Refer to => [ Modular Wiring Routing Versions ] Front Seats.

Backrest Lock Release Cable





1 - Bracket

2 - Bracket

3 - Cable Adjuster (Qty. 2)

4 - Backrest Lock Cable (Qty. 2)

• Removing

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

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

- Pry out the left and right circlips - 10 - (Qty. 4).

- Open the left and right Velcro fasteners - 9 - (Qty. 4).

- Disengage the side molding - 5 - (Qty. 2).

- Remove the lower molding - 8 - (quantity: 3).

- Disengage the left and right lower eyelets - 7 - (Qty. 2).

- Pry out the left and right cables from their retainers - 6 - (Qty. 2).

- Remove the cables - 4 - (Qty. 2) upward.

- Pull off the cover - 11 - in direction of arrow.

- Disengage the cables on the brackets -1- and -2-.

• Installing

- Install the cables for the backrest release in reverse order.

- Install the cables - 4 - (Qty. 2) with the adjusters - 3 - (Qty. 2). Make sure the left and right bolts unlock at the same time when the handle for the manual entry assist - 12 - is actuated.

5 - Side Molding (Qty. 2)

6 - Brackets (Qty. 2)

7 - Eyelets (Qty. 2)

8 - Lower Molding (quantity: 3)

9 - Velcro Connectors (Qty. 4), Left and Right

10 - Clamps (Qty. 4), Left and Right

• Commercially available according to the manufacturer instructions.

• Use only cushion clips.

11 - Cover

12 - Manual Entry Assist Handle