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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing lower seat pan frame with seat longitudinal adjustment motor -V28-/-V31-

This page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 lower seat pan frame with longitudinal adjustment motor -V28-/-V31- — move the seat to its highest position first to reduce tension on the torsion rod.

Removing
–  If possible, move front seat to highest position to reduce as much tension on torsion rod as possible.
–  Remove front seat → Chapter.
–  Remove front belt buckle → Chapter.
–  Disconnect connector on seat longitudinal adjustment motor.
–  Unclip wire from lower seat pan frame and lay it to one side.
   
 
  Caution
Risk of damage to threaded holes or bushes in the bearing locations (threaded connection of upper and lower seat pan frame).
  •   Bolt -3- has a left-hand thread.
  •   In order to unscrew the bolts mentioned below a second mechanic must slightly press down the seat via the backrest.
–  Remove bolt -3-.
–  Remove bolts -2-.
–  Remove seat pan -1- from lower frame -4-.
 

Removing and installing lower seat pan frame with seat longitudinal adjustment motor -V28-/-V31-

 
  Caution
Risk of damage to bushes -1- in the bearing locations -2- (threaded connection of lower frame and seat pan).
  The bushes cannot be replaced using workshop equipment.
  If the bushes are damaged, renew lower seat pan frame.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Specified torques
  → Chapter „Assembly overview - seat pan“
  Removing and installing lower seat pan frame with seat longitudinal adjustment motor -V28-/-V31-

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing lower seat pan frame with seat longitudinal adjustment motor -V28-/-V31- — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 lower seat pan frame with electric motor?
    Move seat to highest position to reduce torsion rod tension. Remove seat, mount on stand, remove covers and disconnect motor, then unbolt the lower frame.
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