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How to Remove a Front Seat from a Volkswagen

Applies to: VW GOLF GTI (1999-2005) PASSAT (1998-2005) JETTA (1999-2005) NEW BEETLE (1998-2010) GOLF (1999-2006)

 

Check out our video detailing the instructions for removing a Volkswagen front seat on various models, including the Passat and Jetta. We have listed out a step-by-step guide as part of our VW Series front seat removal instructions. You can print these instructions at home before you visit the yard.

This guide applies to the following Volkswagen models: VW Passat (1998-2005); VW Jetta (1999-2005); VW Golf (1999-2006); VW GTI (1999-2005); VW New Beetle (1998-2010); VW New Beetle Convertible (2003-2010)

Pull Tip: The Passat uses nuts for the front fastener, while the Golf, Beetle and Jetta use bolts

Estimated Pull Time: 15 minutes

Recommended Tools

  • Phillips Head Screwdriver
  • Ratchet
  • 13mm Socket
  • Flathead Screwdriver

Instructions

  • 1

    Move the seat all the way forward

  • 2

    Take the plastic trim covers off each side which will give you access to Phillips or T20 Torx head screws

  • 3

    Remove the screws from each side

  • 4

    To take off the inner cover, you will need to pull up first and then back because there is a tab at the front you do not want to break

  • 5

    Move the seat all the way back

  • 6

    Remove the two 13mm fasteners (The nuts might run up against the carpet so push the carpet down and spin the nuts right off)

  • 7

    Give the seat-back a little tap which will release the studs from the bracket in the front

  • 8

    Tip the seat back and disconnect electrical connectors

  • 9

    To remove the seat, put one hand on the bottom and the other hand between the seat-back and the seat-cushion.

  • 10

    Slide the seat all the way back and lift the back end. Be careful not to catch the seat belt or damage the plastic trim

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