Four-Way Lumbar Support, Old Version
Standard Front Seats
• From 07.2006, the usual wiring harness routing to connector station under front seat => [ Connectors, Disconnecting ] Standard Front Seats Overview has been replaced with modular wiring routing => [ Modular Wiring Routing, from 07.2006, Assembly Overview ] Standard Front Seats Overview.
• The modular wiring routing has not been implemented for all countries.
Four-Way Lumbar Support, Old Version
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Special pop rivet pliers (V.A.G 1753 A)
• Engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095)
• Fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136)
1 Bracket
2 Hook
3 Lumbar support adjustment release
4 Four-way lumbar support
• Removing
- Remove seat => [ Standard Front 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 cover panel => [ Backrest Cover ].
- Pry fastening strips - 9 - (Qty. 4) out with a screwdriver.
- Drill out rivet - 8 -.
- Remove fastening strips - 11 - (Qty. 2).
- Disengage upper left and right four-way lumbar support - 4 - from backrest frame.
- Guide release - 3 - out of bracket -5-.
- Disengage release - 10 - on hook - 2 - out of four-way lumbar support - 4 -.
- Disengage the release cable - 10 - from the bracket - 1 -.
- Remove four-way lumbar support - 4 -.
• Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Before riveting, a plastic washer must be placed between four-way lumbar support and backrest frame => [ Riveting four-way lumbar support to lumbar support
frame ].
5 Retainer
6 Hook
7 Retaining plate
8 Rivet
• rivet with Special Pop Rivet Pliers (V.A.G 1753A) => [ Riveting four-way lumbar support to lumbar support
frame ]
• before riveting, a plastic washer must be placed between four-way lumbar support and backrest frame => [ Riveting four-way lumbar support to lumbar support
frame ].
9 Clamping strips (Qty. 3)
10 Lumbar support adjustment release
11 Fastening strips (Qty. 2)
Riveting four-way lumbar support to lumbar support frame
- Before securing rivet - 4 -, a plastic washer - 1 - must be placed between four-way lumbar support - 2 - and backrest frame - 3 -.
Four-Way Lumbar Support Switch
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095)
• Fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136)
• Removing
- Remove seat => [ Standard Front 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 adjustment wheel => [ Backrest Adjusting Wheel ].
- Remove seat height adjustment handle => [ Seat Height Adjustment Handle ].
- Remove side trim on sill side => [ Side Trim, Sill Side ].
- Remove bolts - 2 - (Qty. 2).
- Remove four-way lumbar support - 1 -.
• Installing
To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. When doing so, note the following:
• Tightening specifications for bolts - 2 -: 0.5 Nm