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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2017GTI AUTOBAHN, AUTOMATIC DCT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESEATSSEATS SYSTEM (SERVICE INFORMATION)
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn, Automatic DCT Trans
Seats System (Service Information)
2017 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn, Automatic DCT TransSECTION Seats System (Service Information)
- 72 Seat Frames
- Overview - Seat Versions
- Front Seats
- Component Location Overview - Electric And Electronic Components
- Overview - Front Seat
- Overview - Backrest Release And Entry Assistance
- Overview - Front Backrest
- Overview - Seat Pan
- Overview - Seat Height Adjuster
- Overview - Seat Angle Adjuster
- Overview - Storage Compartment
- Overview - Fire Extinguisher
- Front Seat, Removing And Installing
- Driver Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V28- /Front Passenger Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V31-
- Airbag Adapter, Connecting And Disconnecting
- Tunnel-Side Seat Trim, Removing And Installing
- Sill-Side Seat Trim Panel, Removing And Installing
- Seat Trim Panel Bracket, Removing And Installing
- Front Backrest, Removing And Installing
- Seat Angle Adjuster, Removing And Installing
- Seat Height Adjustment Handle, Removing And Installing
- Seat Height Adjuster, Removing And Installing
- Seat Pan With Driver Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V28- /Front Passenger Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V31-, Removing And Installing
- Backrest Adjuster, Removing And Installing
- Lumbar Support Adjusting Mechanism, Removing And Installing
- Headrest, Removing And Installing
- Headrest Guide, Removing And Installing
- Backrest Release Trim, Removing And Installing
- Backrest Release, Removing And Installing
- Connecting Cable, Removing And Installing
- Backrest Release Mount, Removing And Installing
- Backrest Release Cable, Removing And Installing
- Backrest Release Cable, Adjusting
- Entry Assistance Release Cable A, Removing And Installing
- Entry Assistance Release Cable A, Adjusting
- Entry Assistance Release Cable B, Removing And Installing
- Gliding Piece, Removing And Installing
- Storage Compartment, Removing And Installing
- Driver And Front Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch -E176- / -E177-, Removing And Installing
- Lumbar Support Adjustment Motors -V125- / -V126- / -V129- / -V130-, Removing And Installing
- Driver/Front Passenger Seat Adjustment Control Head -E470- / -E471-, Removing And Installing
- Rear Seats
- Overview - Bench Seat/Single Seats
- Overview - Locking Mechanism
- Overview - Rear Seat Backrest
- Overview - Center Armrest
- Overview - Side Cushion
- Overview - Backrest Remote Release
- Bench Seat/Single Seat, Removing And Installing
- Rear Seat Backrest, Removing And Installing
- Locking Mechanism Trim, Removing And Installing
- Rear Seat Backrest Locking Mechanism, Removing And Installing
- Pass-Through Cover Frame, Removing And Installing
- Pass-Through Door, Removing And Installing
- Center Armrest, Removing And Installing
- Headrest, Removing And Installing
- Headrest Guide, Removing And Installing
- Side Cushion, Removing And Installing
- Release Cable For Rear Seat Backrest Remote Release, Disconnecting And Connecting
- Actuator For Rear Seat Backrest Remote Release, Removing And Installing
- Rear Seat Backrest Remote Release Cable, Removing And Installing
- Special Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.