Volkswagen PASSAT 2013 Manual page 104

Fig. 61 Removing the rear head restraints.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
All seats are equipped with head restraints. The rear center head restraint is designed only for the
center seat on the rear bench. Therefore, only install the center head restraint in the center position.
Removing the front head restraints
Sit in the back seat behind the head restraint you want to remove. Pull the head restraint all the
way up ⇒
. Recline the backrest with the head restraint so that there is enough overhead clearance
to remove it.
Slide a flat object, such as a plastic credit card, underneath the right side of the cap on the right-
hand seat guide rod ⇒
Push the flat object (plastic card) in against the guide rod to depress a release button located
under the cap (not visible).
Use one hand to hold the release button in with the flat object. With your other hand, lift the same
guide rod slightly to expose a notch in the rod at the bottom (can be seen and felt with fingers). The
right-hand guide rod is now released.
To release the left-hand guide rod, press button
Pull the head restraint out completely while holding button (2).
Installing the front head restraints
Position head restraint properly over the head restraint guides of the respective seat backrest and
insert the head restraint into the guides.
Push the head restraint down while pressing button (2).
Adjust the head restraint according to the occupant's size.
Removing the rear head restraint
Unlock the backrest of the rear seat bench and fold it forward.
Pull the head restraint all the way up ⇒
If necessary, press the flat blade of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit into the slit of the trim
cap ⇒
f ig. 61 (1) in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.
At the same time press button
Fold the backrest of the rear seat bench back so that it locks securely.
Reinstalling the rear head restraint
Unlock the backrest of the rear seat bench and fold it forward.
Position head restraint properly over the head restraint guides of the respective seat backrest and
insert the head restraint into the guides.
f ig. 60 (1) to unlock the head restraint.
(2) while a second person pulls out the head restraint completely.
(2) in (towards guide rod) and hold.
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