Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing head restraint guide

This page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 front head restraint guide tube — after removing the backrest cover and padding, press the locking lugs inward on each side to release it.

Removing –  Remove backrest cover and backrest padding → Chapter.

Right head restraint guide –  Press locking lugs inwards -arrows- and at the same time pull head restraint guide -1- out of backrest frame -2-.   Note Disregard -item 3-.

Left head restraint guide –  Press locking lug inwards -arrows- and at the same time pull head restraint guide -1- out of backrest frame -2-. Installing Install in reverse order, but note the following:   Note The head restraint guide can only be inserted in one position.   The guide lug -3- of head restraint guide must engage in recess in backrest frame mounting.   The locking lug must properly engage in backrest frame. Specified torques   → Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“   → Chapter „Assembly overview - front backrest“

Questions & answers

Removing and installing head restraint guide — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I remove the Golf Mk7 head restraint guide tube?

Remove backrest cover and padding. Press the locking lugs inward and push the guide tube out of the backrest frame.

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