Backrest, Removing and Installing

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLX Sedan (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Backrest, Removing and Installing


Backrest, Removing And Installing

NOTE: Illustration shows only left backrest. Removal of right backrest is identical.

Removing
- Fold backrest - 1 - forward.
- Using a screwdriver - 3 -, press locking hook - 2 - toward rear - arrowA -.







- Pull backrest - 1 - up slightly and remove from center anchor - 4 - - arrow B -.







Installing







- Guide backrest - 1 - onto anchor - 4 - and press down at outside.





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