Side Trim, Tunnel Side

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.


Side Trim, Tunnel Side

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).

- Loosen footwell cover retaining strip from side panel => [ Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening ].

- Position a screwdriver to head of plastic rivet - 2 - (Qty. 2).

- Pry out plastic rivet - 2 - (Qty. 2) by turning the screwdriver.

- Disengage side panel - 1 - toward top.

• Installing

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

- Slide footwell fastening strip into side trim bracket => [ Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening ]

Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening





- Disengage retaining strip - 1 - on footwell cover - 2 - from brackets - 4 - (Qty. 2) on side panel - 3 -.