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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002JETTA GLX SEDAN (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTFRONT SEATCABLE FOR LOCKING BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (2-DOOR)
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLX Sedan (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)
Cable For Locking Backrest, Removing and Installing (2-Door)
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLX Sedan (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Cable For Locking Backrest, Removing and Installing (2-Door)
Cable For Locking Backrest, Removing And Installing (2-door)
Removing
- Remove seat.
- Remove headrest guides.
- Remove backrest.
- Remove handle - 3 - and unclip cover - 1 -.
- Remove cover and cushion.
- Break off four small metal tabs for locking sleeve - 12 - and drive rest of locking sleeve - 12 - into transfer rod - 11 - using a drift.
NOTE: Clip -2- and locking sleeve - 12 - must always be replaced after each disassembly.
- Press locking lever - 5 - downward and pull out cable hook - 6 -.
- Unclip center cable guide - 8 - from backrest frame - 4 -.
- Pull transfer rod - 11 - far enough out of backrest frame so that lower cable guide - 10 - can be unclipped.
- Unhook cable hook - 9 - and pull cable - 7 - out of backrest frame - 4 -.
Installing
- Installation is reverse of removal.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.