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  • Page 1 Service Workshop Manual Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior Edition 03.2020 Service Department. Technical Information...
  • Page 2 In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a matter of course, be observed. All rights reserved. No reproduction without prior agreement from publisher. Copyright © 2020 Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg D4B80567647...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Contents 00 - Technical data ........... .
  • Page 4 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.13 Removing and installing dash panel compartment ....... .
  • Page 5 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - rear child seat anchors ........143 Airbag system .
  • Page 6 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing C-pillar trim ......... . 237 Removing and installing D-pillar trim .
  • Page 7 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing head restraint ........406 Removing and installing trim for head restraint adjuster .
  • Page 8 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Contents...

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 00 – Technical data Safety information (VRL014087; Edition 03.2020) WARNING If the vehicle has been converted by ABT e-Line, it is possible that the repair instructions provided below are no longer valid.

  • Page 10: Safety Measures When Working On Vehicles With A Start/Stop System

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ⇒ “1.1 Safety measures when working on vehicles with a start/ stop system”, page 2 ⇒ “1.2 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring in‐ struments during a road test”, page 3 ⇒...

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions When Using Testers And Measuring Instruments During A Road Test

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Observe the following when working on vehicles with a start/stop system: WARNING Injury hazard as a result of automatic engine start in vehicles with start/stop system ♦ In vehicles with an activated start/stop system (indicated by a message in the dash panel insert), the engine may start automatically.
  • Page 12 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ There are no replacement intervals for airbag units. ♦ Under no circumstances should checks be carried out with a test lamp, voltmeter or ohmmeter. ♦ Pyrotechnic components may only be checked in installed state and with vehicle diagnosis, testing and information sys‐...

  • Page 13: Storage, Transportation And Disposal Of Airbag, Belt Tensioner And Battery Isolator Units (Pyrotechnic Components)

    Additional safety regulations for side air‐ ♦ The use of genuine seat covers is recommended. ♦ Under no circumstances may seat covers be fitted which have not been specifically approved for use on Volkswagen seats with side airbags. 1. Safety information...

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions For Airbag

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ The foam padding in the seat backrest must not be cut away in the vicinity of the side airbag. ♦ When installing, make sure the seam for the side airbag is straight.

  • Page 15: Deactivating The Airbag

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ After body repairs in vicinity of curtain airbag, check body for weld spray droplets, deformations and areas of chafing (com‐ pare with opposite side if necessary). ♦ Until gas generator is screwed in place, always hold it firmly by hand when handling (transportation, removal and installa‐...

  • Page 16: Additional Safety Instructions For Repair Work On Seat Occupied Recognition For Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation - Country-Specific

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 longer be used. Remove the crash sensor when carrying out bodywork on the door. ♦ The crash sensor is matched to the volume of air inside the door: deformation of the door, resulting in a reduction in the air space in the door, impairs the function of the crash sensor.

  • Page 17: Measures For Seat Occupied Recognition For Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Following An Accident - Country-Specific

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.11 Measures for seat occupied recognition for front passenger airbag deactivation following an accident - country-specific ♦ Whenever an airbag or belt tensioner has been triggered, ba‐ sic setting of seat occupied recognition control unit must al‐...

  • Page 18: Checking Airbag Securing Parts After An Accident

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Remaining sensors for lateral acceleration in event of defor‐ mation of attachment points in vicinity of sensors Additionally: ♦ All belt inertia reels with triggered belt tensioners ♦ All belt inertia reels with triggered belt tensioners ♦...

  • Page 19: Accident Without Airbag Triggering

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Check the glove compartment for damage. If damaged, it must be renewed. In the event of the driver airbag being triggered: ♦ Steering wheel: remove the steering wheel and place on a flat surface together with the steering collar.

  • Page 20: Check Belt Webbing

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Caution If the customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt renewed, an appropriate comment should be made in the service notes. 1.17 Check belt webbing Procedure – Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt adjustment plate.

  • Page 21: Visually Checking Belt Buckle

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Test 1 – Pull belt out of inertia reel with firm jerk. • Will not lock - renew seat belt complete with buckle. • If difficulties are experienced when belt is extended or retrac‐...

  • Page 22: Checking Securing Parts And Anchorage Points After An Accident

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 other hand, wear caused by frequent belt use can be recognized by smooth wear, free of lines.) – Inspect for deformation, fracturing and cracks in plastic. • If scoring and/or damage is determined, renew seat belt com‐...

  • Page 23: Safety Instructions For Automatic Anti-Dazzle Interior Mirror

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Child seat anchors welded to the body or the seats/backrests or bolted in place may not be repaired or straightened. ♦ Child seat anchors bolted to the body or the seats/backrests must be renewed in the event of damage or deformation.
  • Page 24 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – The high-voltage system must be de-energised by a suitably qualified technician. Risk of injury from engine starting unexpectedly On electric and hybrid vehicles, the operational readiness of the vehicle is difficult to detect. There is a risk of parts of the body becoming trapped or drawn in.

  • Page 25: Repair Notes

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Repair notes WARNING If the vehicle has been converted by ABT e-Line, it is possible that the repair instructions provided below are no longer valid. • In this case, please always refer to the repair instructions from ABT e-Line, available in ElsaPro in the tab “Super‐...

  • Page 26: Routing And Attachment Of Lines

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Routing and attachment of lines WARNING Risk of damage to lines Lines may become damaged by moving or hot components. ♦ Route lines in their original positions. ♦ Ensure there is sufficient clearance to moving or hot com‐...

  • Page 27: Hazard Classification Of High-Voltage System

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Hazard classification of high-voltage system WARNING The vehicle’s high-voltage system and high-voltage battery are dangerous and can cause burns or other injuries and even lead to a fatal electric shock.

  • Page 28: Interior Equipment

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 68 – Interior equipment Compartments/covers ⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - storage compartments/cov‐ ers”, page 20 ⇒ “1.2 Assembly overview - driver side dash panel cover”, page 23 ⇒ “1.3 Assembly overview - steering column trim”, page 24 ⇒...
  • Page 29 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Dash panel ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 206 2 - Gap cover for dash panel insert ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 29 3 - Upper steering column trim ❑...
  • Page 30 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 18 - Dash panel trim panel ❑ On left next to steering wheel ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 200 19 - Dash panel end cover ❑ Removing and installing ⇒...

  • Page 31: Assembly Overview - Driver Side Dash Panel Cover

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 14 - Storage compartment in centre console 15 - Centre console cover ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 59 16 - Driver side dash panel cover ❑ Removing and installing ⇒...

  • Page 32: Assembly Overview - Steering Column Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - steering column trim 1 - Gap cover for dash panel insert ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 29 2 - Upper steering column trim ❑ Removing and installing ⇒...

  • Page 33: Assembly Overview - Glove Compartment

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - glove compartment 1 - Glove compartment ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 32 2 - Restrictor 3 - Bolts ❑ Qty. 7 ❑ 1.5 Nm 4 - Glove compartment cover 5 - Glove compartment opener ❑...

  • Page 34: Assembly Overview - Storage Compartment In Headliner

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - storage compart‐ ment in headliner ⇒ “1.5.1 Assembly overview - storage compartment in headliner, Multivan with interior monitoring”, page 26 ⇒ “1.5.2 Assembly overview - storage compartment in headliner, vehicles with camping equipment”, page 27...
  • Page 35 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.5.2 Assembly overview - storage compartment in headliner, vehicles with camping equipment 1 - Frame for storage compart‐ ment in headliner ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 36 2 - Install operating and display unit for camping equipment .

  • Page 36: Removing And Installing Dash Panel Cover On Driver Side

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.5.3 Assembly overview - storage compartment in headliner, Transporter 1 - Roof console in headliner ❑ Integrated in headliner 2 - Storage compartment ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 36...

  • Page 37: Removing And Installing Dash Panel Insert Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove light switch trim ⇒ page 204 – Using wedge - T10039/1- , unclip dash panel trim on driver side -3- from mountings -1-. – Pull dash panel trim on driver side -3- in -direction of arrow- out of mountings -2-.

  • Page 38: Removing And Installing Lower Steering Column Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note For reasons of clarity, the steering wheel is not shown in the il‐ lustration. Removing – Remove gap cover of dash panel insert ⇒ page 29 – Turn steering wheel accordingly until respective clips behind steering wheel are accessible.

  • Page 39: Removing And Installing Footwell Cover

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolt -2- from bottom steering column trim -1-. – Remove lower steering column trim -1-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques ♦...

  • Page 40: Removing And Installing Glove Compartment

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- Removing – Open glove compartment cover. – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Remove glove compartment opening mechanism -1- in -direction of arrow-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order.

  • Page 41: Removing And Installing Dash Panel Compartment

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove dash panel end cover on front passenger side ⇒ page 199 – Unscrew bolts -1- from glove compartment -2-. – Remove glove compartment light ⇒ Electrical system; Rep.
  • Page 42 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- Removing – Remove right dash panel vent ⇒ page 213 – Remove mounting frame for radio/navigation system ⇒ page 205 – Remove glove compartment ⇒...
  • Page 43 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -1-. – Unclip storage compartment -1- in -direction of arrow- from dash panel. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolts -1- in storage compartment 1.5 Nm...

  • Page 44: Removing And Installing Headliner Storage Compartment

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove mounting frame for radio/navigation system ⇒ page 205 – Remove glove compartment ⇒ page 32 – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Unclip storage compartment -1- in -direction of arrow-.
  • Page 45 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Release lever - T10039- Removing Note Depending on equipment, the illustration may differ from the actual scenario. – Switch off ignition. 1. Compartments/covers...
  • Page 46 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Depending on equipment, unclip trim or roof display unit - J702- -3-. – Unscrew bolts -5-. – Starting at front, pull roof console -1- downwards out of moul‐ ded headliner.
  • Page 47 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Depending on equipment, the illustration may differ from the actual scenario. – Switch off ignition. – Unclip storage compartment -5-. – Remove front interior light - WX1- -7- ⇒ Electrical system;...
  • Page 48 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Operating and display unit for camping equipment - E153- ♦ Cover -4- ♦ Holder -9- for sliding cover Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – Before installing, check retaining clips -10- for damage and renew if necessary.
  • Page 49 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Remove front interior light -5- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights; Overview of fitting locations - lights in roof trim . – Unclip frame -3- from storage compartment -2-.

  • Page 50: Equipment

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Equipment ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - partition, panel van”, page 42 ⇒ “2.2 Assembly overview - grab handles on pillar trims”, page 45 ⇒ “2.3 Assembly overview – ashtray/cup holder, rear”, page 46 ⇒...
  • Page 51 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Upper part of partition panel ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 53 2 - Hexagon nut ❑ Qty. 18 ❑ 8 Nm 3 - Securing bracket ❑ For upper part of parti‐...
  • Page 52 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.1.2 Assembly overview - partition, panel van, partition lower part 1 - Cross panel with beading ❑ Only installed with semi high partition ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 53 2 - Hexagon nut ❑...

  • Page 53: Assembly Overview - Grab Handles On Pillar Trims

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - grab handles on pillar trims 1 - Pillar trim ❑ B-pillar trim in this ex‐ ample ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 51 2 - Coat hook ❑...

  • Page 54: Assembly Overview - Ashtray/Cup Holder, Rear

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview – ashtray/cup holder, rear 1 - Ashtray/cup holder with frame ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 55 2 - Bolts ❑ Qty. 7 ❑ 1 Nm 3 - Cover ❑...

  • Page 55: Assembly Overview - Sun Blind

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - sun blind 1 - Sun blind ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 56 2 - Bolts ❑ Qty. 5 ❑ 2 Nm 3 - Guide rail ❑ Removing and installing ⇒...

  • Page 56: Removing And Installing Sun Visor

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note The removal and installation procedure is described for the right- hand side of the vehicle. Removal and installation of the left vehicle side is similar. Removing – Unscrew bolt -2-, and pull brackets for net partition -1- out of moulded headliner.
  • Page 57 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- ♦ Front end hook - 3370- Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. The removal and installation of the right side of the vehicle is similar.

  • Page 58: Removing And Installing Roof Grab Handle

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing roof grab han‐ Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Note The removal and installation procedure is described for the right- hand side of the vehicle. Removal and installation of the left vehicle side is similar.

  • Page 59: Removing And Installing Grab Handles On Pillar Trims

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Fold down grab handles -1-. – Lever off cover caps using a small screwdriver. – Fold up caps, and lock grab handles -1- in place. – Unscrew bolts -2-.
  • Page 60 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- ♦ Removal wedge - 3409- Removing Note The removal and installation procedure is described for the grab handle on the B-pillar. Apply the same instructions for the grab handles on the other pillar trims as appropriate.

  • Page 61: Removing And Installing Partition, Panel Van

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -1-. – Remove grab handle. – If fitted, pull off coat hook from removed grab handle. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques ♦...
  • Page 62 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Unscrew bolts -1- in passenger compartment. – Unscrew nuts -1- in luggage compartment. – Remove partition. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques ♦...

  • Page 63: Removing And Installing Ashtray/Cup Holder, Rear

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove partition upper part ⇒ page 53 – Unscrew nuts -1-. – Remove partition. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques ♦ ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - partition, panel van”, page 42 2.10...

  • Page 64: Removing And Installing Sun Blind

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -2-. – Unclip trim -1- at positions marked with -arrows-. – Unscrew bolts -2- from installation frame -1-. – Remove ashtray/cup holder with installation frame from side trim panel.
  • Page 65 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Removal wedge - 3409- Removing Vehicles with front side trim panel – Remove side trim panel ⇒ page 242 Vehicles with rear luggage compartment side trim – Remove luggage compartment side trim ⇒...

  • Page 66: Centre Console

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Centre console ⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - centre console”, page 58 ⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing centre console cover”, page 59 ⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing centre console insert”, page 62 ⇒...

  • Page 67: Removing And Installing Centre Console Cover

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.1.2 Assembly overview - centre console, Transporter Note Minor differences may be encountered during repair work, depending on vehicle model. 1 - Centre console ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 63 2 - Upper centre console cover ❑...
  • Page 68 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- Removing Vehicles with 7-speed dual clutch gearbox – Remove selector lever handle ⇒ 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0BT; Rep. gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism; Removing and in‐...
  • Page 69 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unclip cover -1- from catches -2-. – Pull cover -1- together with storage compartment and gear lever gaiter upwards in -direction of arrow- out of centre con‐ sole. – Disconnect connector on socket.

  • Page 70: Removing And Installing Centre Console Insert

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Removal wedge - 3409- Removing – Unclip and remove cover -1- in -direction of arrow-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order. Removing and installing centre console insert Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...

  • Page 71: Removing And Installing Centre Console Front Storage Compartment

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing centre console front storage compartment ⇒ “3.4.1 Removing and installing centre console front storage compartment, Multivan, Transporter”, page 63 ⇒ “3.4.2 Removing and installing centre console front storage compartment, Transporter”, page 63...
  • Page 72 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- Removing – Remove front centre console cover ⇒ page 59 – Remove front centre console insert ⇒ page 62 – Remove cup holder ⇒ page 65 –...

  • Page 73: Removing And Installing Cup Holder

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on model variants. – Remove front centre console cover ⇒ page 59 – Remove centre console front storage compartment ⇒...

  • Page 74: Front Centre Armrest

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Front centre armrest ⇒ “4.1 Removing and installing front centre armrest”, page 66 Removing and installing front centre armrest Removing – Lever off cover cap -1- using a small screwdriver.
  • Page 75 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Specified torques ♦ ⇒ “2.3 Assembly overview – front backrest”, page 292 4. Front centre armrest...

  • Page 76: On Inside

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 On inside ⇒ “5.1 Assembly overview - interior mirror”, page 68 ⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing interior mirror”, page 70 Assembly overview - interior mirror ⇒ “5.1.1 Assembly overview - manual anti-dazzle interior mirror without rain sensor ”, page 68...
  • Page 77 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 5.1.2 Assembly overview - manual or automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror with rain sensor and with main beam assist control unit - J844- 1 - On inside - EX5- ❑ With front camera for...

  • Page 78: Removing And Installing Interior Mirror

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing interior mirror ⇒ “5.2.1 Removing and installing manual anti-dazzle interior mir‐ ror without rain sensor ”, page 70 ⇒ “5.2.2 Removing and installing manual or automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror with rain sensor and with main beam assist control unit J844 ”, page 71...
  • Page 79 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Note Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary. Installation is carried out in reverse order. 5.2.2 Removing and installing manual or au‐ tomatic anti-dazzle interior mirror with...
  • Page 80 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Carefully release locking lugs -arrows- and pull front cover -1- downwards out of guides on mirror base -2-. – Turn interior mirror -1- anti-clockwise by 20° -arrow-, and re‐...
  • Page 81 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Bonding – Detach retaining plate -1- from mirror foot -2- in -direction of arrow-. – Remove PUR adhesive sealant from retaining plate -1- using a wire brush. – Grind off the three spacer protrusions -arrows- on bonding surface.
  • Page 82 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Press retaining plate -1- (do not use force) against windscreen -2- for 15 seconds. Note Interior mirror can be installed after 15 minutes. 5.2.4 Removing and installing retaining plate for manual or automatic anti-dazzle in‐...
  • Page 83 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove excessive and still soft adhesive using a small spat‐ ula. – Then remove remaining excessive adhesive completely using a cloth or primer applicator soaked in cleaning solution - D 009 401 04- .

  • Page 84: Assembly Overview - Table Modules, Table Module In Seat Rails

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Table modules, Multivan/Business ⇒ “6.1 Assembly overview - table modules, table module in seat rails”, page 76 ⇒ “6.2 Assembly overview - table modules, table module in side panel”, page 79 ⇒...
  • Page 85 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Table top ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 82 2 - Fasteners 3 - Upper bearing shell 4 - Carrier plate 5 - Lower bearing shell 6 - Spacer ring...
  • Page 86 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 6.1.2 Assembly overview - table modules, table module in seat rails, rail system 1 - Table module ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 80 2 - Spring 3 - Guide 4 - Roller ❑...

  • Page 87: Assembly Overview - Table Modules, Table Module In Side Panel

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - table modules, table module in side panel 1 - Bolt ❑ Qty. 4 ❑ 9 Nm 2 - Table module ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 91 3 - Bolt ❑...
  • Page 88 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Table module in seat rails, removing and installing table module Removing – Move seats of 2nd seat row to rearmost position. – Use a screwdriver to release end caps -1- of seat rails and pull out upwards.
  • Page 89 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Release table module -1- from seat rails by raising handles -arrows A and B-. – Move table module -1- to foremost position -arrow C- and lift it out of vehicle.
  • Page 90 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Table module in seat rails, removing and installing table top Removing – Remove table module ⇒ page 80 – Move table to uppermost position. – Turn table top 90°. – Use a small screwdriver to lever off end cap -7- from carrier plate -4-.
  • Page 91 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Table module in seat rails, removing and installing cup holder Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the front drink holder in the carrier plate. Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of the rear drink holder in the carrier plate as appropriate.
  • Page 92 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Carefully slide cup holder in carrier plate until it can be seen and heard to engage. Table module in seat rails, removing and installing ashtray Removing – Remove table module ⇒...
  • Page 93 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Table module in seat rails, removing and installing drawer Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- Removing – Remove table module ⇒ page 80 – Open drawer -1-.
  • Page 94 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -2- and remove together with spacer bushes -3-. – Guide out rear slide rails -arrows- and pull drawer out of table module. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques ♦...
  • Page 95 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Table module in seat rails, removing and installing rear trim Removing – Remove table module ⇒ page 80 – Move table to uppermost position. – Push both locking hooks forwards in direction of -arrow- while sliding trim -1- upwards at same time.
  • Page 96 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the trim with magazine rack on the right-hand side of the table module. Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of the trim with magazine rack on the left-hand side of the table module as appropriate.
  • Page 97 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove table module ⇒ page 80 – Remove drawer ⇒ page 85 – Move table to uppermost position. – Remove front trim ⇒ page 86 – Remove rear trim ⇒...
  • Page 98 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the rollers and support on the right-hand side of the table module. Removal and installation of the rollers and support on the left-hand side of the table module are similar.

  • Page 99: Removing And Installing Table Module In Sidewall

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -8- and remove support -6- and guiding element -3- from base frame -1-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques ♦ ⇒ “6.1 Assembly overview - table modules, table module in seat rails”, page 76...
  • Page 100 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove upper B-pillar trim ⇒ page 231 – Remove upper C-pillar trim ⇒ page 237 – Remove upper D-pillar trim ⇒ page 240 – Remove rear side panel trim ⇒...
  • Page 101 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- 6. Table modules, Multivan/Business...
  • Page 102 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove upper B-pillar trim ⇒ page 231 – Remove upper C-pillar trim ⇒ page 237 – Remove upper D-pillar trim ⇒ page 240 – Remove rear side panel trim ⇒...
  • Page 103 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Before installing side panel trim, ensure that retaining clip -arrow- is not fitted. Otherwise the table will not function correctly when unfolding it. – All remaining retaining clips must be checked for damage and renewed if necessary before installing.

  • Page 104: Seat Rail Systems

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Seat rail systems ⇒ “7.1 Assembly overview - seat rail systems”, page 96 ⇒ “7.2 Removing and installing seat rails”, page 99 Assembly overview - seat rail systems ⇒ “7.1.1 Assembly overview - seat rail systems, middle seat rail, for table module”, page 96...
  • Page 105 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 7.1.2 Assembly overview - seat rail systems, middle seat rail, for seats and benches 1 - Cover, front right 2 - Cover, rear right 3 - Seat rail base frame ❑...
  • Page 106 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 7.1.3 Assembly overview - seat rail systems, outer seat rail 1 - Bolts ❑ Qty. 2 ❑ 0.8 Nm 2 - Fastening ring ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 270...

  • Page 107: Removing And Installing Seat Rails

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 7.1.4 Assembly overview - seat rail systems, seat rails, permanently installed seats and benches 1 - Cover, long 2 - Pop rivets ❑ Qty. 8 3 - Bolts ❑ Qty. 4 4 - Seat rail base frame, long ❑...
  • Page 108 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing – Remove seats and benches in rear ⇒ page 361 – If fitted, remove table module ⇒ page 80 –...
  • Page 109 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Middle seat rails for table module – Remove middle cover of seat rail. To do this, insert medium sized screwdriver at -A- in clip -2-. – Widen clip -2- in direction -B- by turning screwdriver.
  • Page 110 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- ♦ Pop rivet pliers - V.A.S 5072A- Removing Short seat rails – Remove affected seat or rear bench seat ⇒...
  • Page 111 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew nuts -1- of short seat rail on underbody. – Remove seat rail from floor in passenger compartment. – If fitted, unclip cover -1- from seat rail at positions marked with -arrows- using a small screwdriver.
  • Page 112 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Install seat rails in such a way that notch -1- in seat rail points in direction of normal travel. Riveted cover of long seat rail Note If the cover -1- was removed with the seat rail in situ, make ♦...

  • Page 113: Passenger Protection

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 69 – Passenger protection Seat belts WARNING If the vehicle has been converted by ABT e-Line, it is possible that the repair instructions provided below are no longer valid. • In this case, please always refer to the repair instructions from ABT e-Line, available in ElsaPro in the tab “Super‐...
  • Page 114 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 2 - Belt end fitting 3 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 4 - Three-point seat belt ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 109 5 - Electrical connector 6 - Bolts ❑...
  • Page 115 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.1.2 Assembly overview - front three-point seat belt, Transporter 1 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 2 - Belt end fitting 3 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 4 - Three-point seat belt ❑...

  • Page 116: Assembly Overview - Rear Outer Three-Point Seat Belt

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - rear outer three- point seat belt ⇒ “1.2.1 Assembly overview - rear outer three-point seat belt, Kombi”, page 108 ⇒ “1.2.2 Assembly overview - rear outer three-point seat belt, Transporter”, page 109...

  • Page 117: Removing And Installing Front Three-Point Seat Belt

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.2.2 Assembly overview - rear outer three-point seat belt, Transporter 1 - belt anchor bracket 2 - Cover 3 - Belt anchor 4 - Bolt ❑ 40 Nm 5 - Bolt ❑...
  • Page 118 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Note The removal and installation procedure is described for the right- hand side of the vehicle. Removal and installation of the left vehicle side is similar.
  • Page 119 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Switch on ignition. – Disconnect earth wire at battery negative terminal ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery . – Remove upper B-pillar trim ⇒...
  • Page 120 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 WARNING Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of belt tensioner. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostati‐ cally discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
  • Page 121 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Switch on ignition. – Disconnect earth wire at battery negative terminal ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery . – Remove upper B-pillar trim ⇒...
  • Page 122 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Disconnect connector -5-. – Unscrew bolts -6-. – Remove belt guide -7-. – Clip on cap -9-. – Unscrew bolt -8-. – Detach belt guide fitting -10- from belt height adjuster.
  • Page 123 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove centre belt buckle ⇒ page 130 – Remove cover and backrest padding ⇒ page 444 – Carefully unclip cover -2- from backrest frame. – Guide belt webbing out of backrest frame.

  • Page 124: Removing And Installing Rear Three-Point Seat Belt

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing rear three-point seat belt ⇒ “1.4.1 Removing and installing rear three-point seat belt, Mul‐ tivan/Business, individual seat in 2nd row”, page 116 ⇒ “1.4.2 Removing and installing rear three-point seat belt, Trans‐...
  • Page 125 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove trims on individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove belt end fitting ⇒ page 124 – Remove cover and padding from backrests of individual seats in 2nd row ⇒...
  • Page 126 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolts -3- for backrest rear panel 2 Nm Bolts -4- for belt inertia reel 40 Nm 1.4.2 Removing and installing rear three-point seat belt, Transporter, double bench...
  • Page 127 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove bench seat ⇒ page 361 – Remove belt buckle ⇒ page 136 – Remove seat padding ⇒ page 460 – Remove backrest ⇒ page 369 – Remove backrest cover and cushion from double seat, 2nd ⇒...
  • Page 128 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.4.3 Removing and installing rear three-point seat belt, double cab, 3-seat bench seat in 2nd row Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-...
  • Page 129 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Fold out seat cushion. – Detach centre seat belt with buckle from seat belt mounting bracket. – Remove backrest ⇒ page 369 – Unscrew bolts -1-. – Unscrew bolt -7-.
  • Page 130 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note During installation, bolts must be installed in sequence -5-, -7- and -1-. Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolts -1- for seat belt mounting bracket 25 Nm Bolts -4- for belt inertia reel...
  • Page 131 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove seats from 2nd and 3rd rows ⇒ page 361 – Use a small screwdriver to lever off cap -8- from bolt -9-. – Unscrew bolt -9-. – Remove belt end fitting -10- and spacer bush -11-.

  • Page 132: Removing And Installing Rear Outer Belt End Fitting

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing rear outer belt end fitting ⇒ “1.5.1 Removing and installing rear outer belt end fitting, Mul‐ tivan/Business, belt end fitting of individual seat in 2nd row”, page ⇒...
  • Page 133 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove front trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove rear trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove left trim of individual seat in 2nd row.
  • Page 134 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.5.2 Removing and installing rear outer belt end fitting, Multivan, belt end fitting of 3- seater bench seat Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing –...

  • Page 135: Removing And Installing Belt Height Adjuster

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Fold seat cushion -1- forwards. – Unscrew bolt -5-. – Remove left belt end fitting -4-, centre belt end fitting -3- as well as spacer -2-. – Unscrew bolt -6-.
  • Page 136 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove upper B-pillar trim ⇒ page 231 – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Detach belt guide fitting -2- from belt height adjuster -4-. – Unscrew bolt -3-. – Remove belt height adjuster -4- from mountings in support plate.
  • Page 137 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Note The removal and installation procedure is described for the right- hand side of the vehicle. Removal and installation of the left vehicle side is similar.

  • Page 138: Removing And Installing Front Belt Buckle

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove belt guide fitting. – Remove upper B-pillar trim ⇒ page 231 – Unscrew bolt -2-. – Remove belt height adjuster -1- from mountings in support bracket. Installing...
  • Page 139 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove rear trim for front seat ⇒ page 326 – Remove lateral trim for front seat ⇒ page 319 – Disconnect connector of seat belt reminder to belt buckle.
  • Page 140 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Note Removal and installation of the belt buckle is described for the front right seat. Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of the belt buckle for the front left seat as appropriate.
  • Page 141 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove right front seat trim. – Disconnect connector -3- to belt buckle. – Unscrew bolt -4-. – Remove belt buckle -2- from seat -1-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:...
  • Page 142 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Fold out seat cushions of double bench seat. – Unscrew bolts -4-. – Remove outer belt buckle -5-. – Unscrew bolt -3-. – Remove right belt buckle -1- with cover plate -2-.

  • Page 143: Removing And Installing Rear Belt Buckle

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing rear belt buckle ⇒ “1.8.1 Removing and installing rear belt buckle, Multivan/Busi‐ ness, individual seat of 2nd row”, page 135 ⇒ “1.8.2 Removing and installing rear belt buckle, Transporter, individual seat of 2nd row”, page 136...
  • Page 144 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove front trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove rear trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove right trim of individual seat in 2nd row.
  • Page 145 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing – Remove seat ⇒ page 361 – Remove left trim on seat. – Unscrew bolt -3-. – Remove belt buckle -1- and cover plate -2- from seat frame.
  • Page 146 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolt for belt buckle 40 Nm 1.8.3 Removing and installing rear belt buck‐ le, Transporter, double bench seat of...
  • Page 147 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Unscrew bolts -8-. – Remove right belt buckle -7- from seat frame. – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Remove cover plate -2- and release belt buckle -3- and belt end fitting -4- from seat frame.
  • Page 148 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.8.4 Removing and installing rear belt buck‐ le, double cab, 3-seater bench seat of 2nd row Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing – Fold out seat cushion.
  • Page 149 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Detach twin belt buckle -3- with cap -2-, washer -4- and seal -5- from bracket. – Unscrew bolt -8-. – Detach seat belt with belt buckle -6- and cap -7- from seat belt mounting bracket.

  • Page 150: Child Seat Anchors

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Child seat anchors WARNING If the vehicle has been converted by ABT e-Line, it is possible that the repair instructions provided below are no longer valid. • In this case, please always refer to the repair instructions from ABT e-Line, available in ElsaPro in the tab “Super‐...

  • Page 151: Assembly Overview - Rear Child Seat Anchors

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Rear seat frame trim 2 - Spacer sleeve 3 - Anchor fitting 4 - Bolt ❑ 20 Nm 5 - Cover ❑ For Top Tether child seat anchor.

  • Page 152: Airbag System

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Airbag system WARNING If the vehicle has been converted by ABT e-Line, it is possible that the repair instructions provided below are no longer valid. • In this case, please always refer to the repair instructions from ABT e-Line, available in ElsaPro in the tab “Super‐...
  • Page 153 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.1.2 Overview of fitting locations - airbag system, curtain airbag and crash sen‐ sors 1 - Curtain airbag in front seat area on driver side ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 164...

  • Page 154: Airbag Control Unit

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Airbag control unit WARNING If the vehicle has been converted by ABT e-Line, it is possible that the repair instructions provided below are no longer valid. • In this case, please always refer to the repair instructions from ABT e-Line, available in ElsaPro in the tab “Super‐...
  • Page 155 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Removing WARNING When working on the airbag control unit - J234- , observe the safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components ⇒ page 3...
  • Page 156 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Switch on ignition. – Disconnect earth wire at battery negative terminal ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery . – Protect seat from being soiled.

  • Page 157: Driver's Airbag

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Driver's airbag WARNING If the vehicle has been converted by ABT e-Line, it is possible that the repair instructions provided below are no longer valid. • In this case, please always refer to the repair instructions from ABT e-Line, available in ElsaPro in the tab “Super‐...
  • Page 158 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing WARNING Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic com‐ ponents ⇒ page 3 Observe safety instructions for airbags ⇒ page 6 – Switch on ignition. – Disconnect earth wire at battery negative terminal ⇒ Electrical system;...
  • Page 159 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove airbag unit -1- from steering wheel. – Disconnect connector -3-. – Disconnect connector -2-. WARNING Place airbag to one side such that the impact padding points upwards. 5. Driver's airbag...
  • Page 160 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: WARNING Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic com‐ ponents ⇒ page 3 Cable must be prevented from lying on balancer.

  • Page 161: Removing And Installing Return Spring With Slip Ring (Coil Connector)

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Press airbag unit -1- into steering wheel. – Lightly pull on the airbag unit to check whether airbag unit has engaged in steering wheel on right and left. – Switch on ignition.

  • Page 162: Front Passenger Side Airbag

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Front passenger side airbag WARNING If the vehicle has been converted by ABT e-Line, it is possible that the repair instructions provided below are no longer valid. • In this case, please always refer to the repair instructions from ABT e-Line, available in ElsaPro in the tab “Super‐...
  • Page 163 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Multivan only – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Unclip storage compartment -1- in -direction of arrow-. Transporter only – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Unclip storage compartment -1- in -direction of arrow-.

  • Page 164: Removing And Installing Key-Operated Switch To Deactivate Front Passenger Side Airbag

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -2- of front passenger airbag -1-. – Pull front passenger airbag out of dash panel. WARNING Place airbag to one side such that the impact padding points upwards.
  • Page 165 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Release lever - T10039- Removing – Disconnect earth wire at battery negative terminal ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery . – Remove right of dash panel end cover ⇒...

  • Page 166: Side Airbags

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Side airbags WARNING If the vehicle has been converted by ABT e-Line, it is possible that the repair instructions provided below are no longer valid. • In this case, please always refer to the repair instructions from ABT e-Line, available in ElsaPro in the tab “Super‐...
  • Page 167 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing WARNING Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic com‐ ponents ⇒ page 3 Observe procedure for storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) ⇒...
  • Page 168 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolt -4-. – Carefully detach airbag unit -1- from backrest frame -2-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – First, engage side airbag on driver/front passenger side -1-.
  • Page 169 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Airbag adapter - VAS 6283- 7. Side airbags...
  • Page 170 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing WARNING Observe safety measures when working with pyrotechnic com‐ ponents ⇒ page 3 Observe procedure for storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) ⇒...
  • Page 171 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note If airbag warning lamp - K75- indicates a fault following installa‐ tion, event memory must be read, deleted and then read again ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester. Specified torques Component...

  • Page 172: Curtain Airbags

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Curtain airbags WARNING If the vehicle has been converted by ABT e-Line, it is possible that the repair instructions provided below are no longer valid. • In this case, please always refer to the repair instructions from ABT e-Line, available in ElsaPro in the tab “Super‐...
  • Page 173 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing WARNING Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic com‐ ponents ⇒ page 3 Observe procedure for storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) ⇒...
  • Page 174 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove grab handles on B-pillars. – Remove upper B-pillar trims ⇒ page 231 . The belt end fittings do not need to be removed. – Remove retainer for net partition ⇒...
  • Page 175 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 WARNING Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐ technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when connecting battery.
  • Page 176 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing WARNING Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic com‐ ponents ⇒ page 3 Observe procedure for storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) ⇒...
  • Page 177 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove grab handles on B-pillars. – Remove upper B-pillar trims ⇒ page 231 . The belt end fittings do not need to be removed. – Remove retainer for net partition ⇒...
  • Page 178 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: WARNING Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic com‐ ponents ⇒ page 3 Observe procedure for storage, transportation and disposal of...
  • Page 179 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note The nut -5- is self-locking and must be renewed each time it is loosened. ♦ Bolts -2- and -4- are micro-encapsulated. They must be renewed each time after loosening.

  • Page 180: Airbag Crash Sensors

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Airbag crash sensors WARNING If the vehicle has been converted by ABT e-Line, it is possible that the repair instructions provided below are no longer valid. • In this case, please always refer to the repair instructions from ABT e-Line, available in ElsaPro in the tab “Super‐...

  • Page 181: Removing And Installing Side Airbag Crash Sensors On Driver Side G179 / G180

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing side airbag crash sensors on driver side - G179- / - G180- Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Removing Caution Pyrotechnic components can trigger unintentionally.

  • Page 182: Removing And Installing Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensors On Driver Side G256 / G257

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Disconnect connector -2-. – Unscrew bolt -3-. – Detach side airbag crash sensor on driver side - G179- -1-. – Disconnect connector -2-. Installing – Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: –...
  • Page 183 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Release locking mechanism -2- on connector -1- in direction of -arrow-. – Disconnect connector -3-. – Unscrew bolt -2-. – Detach rear side airbag crash sensor on driver side - G256- -1-.

  • Page 184: Trim, Insulation

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 70 – Trim, insulation Front door trims ⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - front door trim”, page 176 ⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing front door trim”, page 176 Assembly overview - front door trim 1 - Handle recess with trim 2 - Switch unit for window reg‐...
  • Page 185 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Removal wedge - 3409- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. The removal and installation of the right side of the vehicle is similar.
  • Page 186 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unclip securing clip -1- in -direction of arrow A-. – Pull off window winder -2- in -direction of arrow B-. Continuation for all vehicles – Unscrew bolts -1-. – Turn the 2 securing clips -1- 90° in -direction of arrow-.
  • Page 187 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Fit padding for window winder -1- onto window regulator shaft before installing door trim. – Clip window crank onto window lifter drive in locked position. • After being installed, window winder must be in the position shown with the window closed.

  • Page 188: Rear Door Trims

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Rear door trims ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - rear door trim”, page 180 ⇒ “2.2 Assembly overview - sun blind for door window”, page 186 ⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing rear door trim”, page 186 ⇒...
  • Page 189 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Sliding door 2 - Cover ❑ For door adjuster 3 - Bolts ❑ Qty. 4 ❑ 1.5 Nm 4 - Sliding door trim ❑ Removing and installing 5 - Trim for interior door handle ❑...
  • Page 190 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.1.2 Assembly overview - rear door trim, Multivan, top of sliding door 1 - Upper sliding door trim ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 186 2 - Interior door handle 3 - Bolt ❑...
  • Page 191 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.1.3 Assembly overview - rear door trim, Multivan, bottom of sliding door 1 - Lower sliding door trim ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 186 ❑ Removing and installing sliding door bottom trim panel for vehicles with camper table ⇒...
  • Page 192 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.1.4 Assembly overview - rear door trim, Transporter, sliding door with long hardboard-type trim 1 - Sliding door 2 - Securing bracket ❑ For securing upper trim -4- on sliding door ❑...
  • Page 193 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.1.5 Assembly overview - rear door trim, Transporter, sliding door with short centre hardboard-type trim 1 - Sliding door trim ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 186 2 - Cover ❑...

  • Page 194: Assembly Overview - Sun Blind For Door Window

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.1.6 Assembly overview - rear door trim, Transporter, high sliding door with short upper hardboard panel 1 - High sliding door 2 - Sliding door trim ❑ Removing and installing ⇒...
  • Page 195 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing rear door trim, sliding door, Mul‐ tivan, top of sliding door”, page 189 ⇒ “2.3.3 Removing and installing rear door trim, sliding door, Mul‐ tivan, bottom of sliding door”, page 191 ⇒...
  • Page 196 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Starting at the sides and working from the outside towards the inside, unclip window frame trim -6-. – Unscrew bolts -3-. – Unclip trim for interior door handle -5-.
  • Page 197 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.3.2 Removing and installing rear door trim, sliding door, Multivan, top of sliding door Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Release lever - T10039- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-...
  • Page 198 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Pull off button -5- for catch upwards. – Using a small screwdriver, lever cap -4- out of door handle trim -2-. – Unscrew bolt -3-.
  • Page 199 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.3.3 Removing and installing rear door trim, sliding door, Multivan, bottom of sliding door Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Release lever - T10039- 2. Rear door trims...
  • Page 200 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Removal and installation of trim are described for the right sliding door. Removal and installation of trim for ♦ the left sliding door are similar. Various versions of buttons for deactivating the sliding door with electrical controls are possible.
  • Page 201 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Use a hexagon socket to unscrew clamping pin from spreader rivets -7- and -8-. – Unclip spreader rivets -7- and -8-. – Remove trim -4- and -5-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order.
  • Page 202 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.3.5 Removing and installing rear door trim, sliding door, Transporter, bottom of sliding door, sliding door with short hardboard-type trim Removing – Use a hexagon socket to unscrew clamping pin from spreader rivets -3-.

  • Page 203: Removing And Installing Sun Blind For Door Window

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.3.6 Removing and installing rear door trim, sliding door, Transporter, high slid‐ ing door with short upper hardboard panel Removing – Use a hexagon socket to unscrew clamping pin from spreader rivets -3-.

  • Page 204: Dash Panel

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Dash panel ⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - dash panel”, page 196 ⇒ “3.2 Assembly overview - auxiliary console”, page 199 ⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing dash panel end cover”, page 199 ⇒...
  • Page 205 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Dash panel insert trim ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 203 2 - Sunlight penetration photo‐ sensor - G107- ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Heating, air condi‐ tioning; Rep. gr. 87 ;...
  • Page 206 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 17 - Light switch trim ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 204 18 - Rotary light switch - EX1- ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Controls; Removing and installing rotary light...

  • Page 207: Assembly Overview - Auxiliary Console

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - auxiliary console 1 - Auxiliary console ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 215 2 - Upper cover ❑ With 2 fasteners 3 - Base retainer 4 - Bolts ❑...

  • Page 208: Removing And Installing Dash Panel Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Removal and installation sequence is only described for the right side. The procedures for the left side are analogous. Removing – Using wedge - T10039/1- , lever right dash panel end cover -1- out of catches -arrows-.
  • Page 209 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Using wedge - T10039/1- , unclip trim panel -1- in -direction of arrow- from catches. Installing – Fit trim panel in installation position, and press it on until catch‐...
  • Page 210 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Release lever - T10039- Removing – Using wedge - T10039/1- , unclip trim panel -1- in -direction of arrow- from catches. Installing – Fit trim panel in installation position, and press it on until catch‐...

  • Page 211: Removing And Installing Dash Panel Insert Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Using wedge - T10039/1- and starting at position -2-, unclip trim panel -1- in -direction of arrow- from catches. Installing – Fit trim panel in installation position, and press it on until catch‐...

  • Page 212: Removing And Installing Light Switch Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Release lever - T10039- Removing – Using wedge - T10039/1- , carefully unclip loudspeaker trim -1- in -direction of arrow- from catches. Installing – Fit loudspeaker trim in installation position, and press it on until catches can be heard to engage.

  • Page 213: Removing And Installing Radio/Navigation System Mounting Frame

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolt -2-. – Remove light switch trim -1- from dash panel cover. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques ♦ ⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - dash panel”, page 196 Removing and installing radio/naviga‐...

  • Page 214: Removing And Installing Dash Panel

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Release lever - T10039- Removing – Remove mounting frame for radio/navigation system ⇒ page 205 – Remove trim panels on right and left next to mounting frame of operating unit of heater and air conditioning unit ⇒...
  • Page 215 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Release lever - T10039- Removing – Move front seats as far back as possible. – Disconnect earth wire at battery negative terminal ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery .
  • Page 216 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove A-pillar trim ⇒ page 229 – Press catches -2- on both connectors -1- of treble loudspeak‐ ers. – Pull both connectors -1- in -direction of arrow- off dash panel.
  • Page 217 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -1- to -5- securing dash panel to cross member. Note Bolt at position -3- is unscrewed from dash panel from underneath of footwell. Note The help of a second mechanic is required to remove the dash panel.
  • Page 218 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Before installing dash panel, check whether mountings -1- are firmly attached to body -2-. Rep. gr.70 - Trim, insulation...

  • Page 219: Removing And Installing Loudspeaker Mounting

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if ♦ necessary. If the dash panel is renewed, verify whether the vehicle is not ♦ equipped with a front passenger airbag. If so, install the re‐...

  • Page 220: Removing And Installing Cup Holder

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Release lever - T10039- Removing – Remove loudspeaker trim ⇒ page 203 – Unscrew bolts -2- from loudspeaker mounting -1-. – Using wedge - T10039/1- , carefully unclip loudspeaker mounting -1- in -direction of arrow- from catches.

  • Page 221: Removing And Installing Dash Panel Vents

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.13 Removing and installing dash panel vents ⇒ “3.13.1 Removing and installing dash panel vents, centre”, page 213 ⇒ “3.13.2 Removing and installing dash panel vents, sides”, page 3.13.1 Removing and installing dash panel...
  • Page 222 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note The trim is permanently secured to the vents ♦ Before removing the components, protect them to avoid any ♦ damage caused by tools. During the following work, ensure that the tools are positioned ♦...

  • Page 223: Removing And Installing Auxiliary Console

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.14 Removing and installing auxiliary con‐ sole Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- ♦ Removal wedge - 3409- Removing – Unclip frame -1- at positions marked with -arrows- using re‐...
  • Page 224 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove upper part -1- from fasteners -2- in direction of -arrow-. – Pull out storage compartment -1-. – Unscrew bolts -1-. – Unscrew bolts -1-. – Remove auxiliary console holder from dash panel.

  • Page 225: Installing "No Airbag" Sign

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – When inserting auxiliary console holder -1-, insert locking mechanisms in dedicated apertures -2- in dash panel. Specified torques ♦ ⇒ “3.2 Assembly overview - auxiliary console”, page 199 3.15...
  • Page 226 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing “No Airbag” sign – Drill hole -2- in lower area of letter “G” of “AIRBAG” lettering on dash panel, as shown in diagram. – Insert right plastic pin of badge -1- in hole -2- a little so that position of other two pins can be marked on dash panel.

  • Page 227: Central Tube For Dash Panel

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Central tube for dash panel ⇒ “4.1 Assembly overview - central tube for dash panel”, page 219 ⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing central tube for dash panel”, page Assembly overview - central tube for dash panel 1 - Bolt ❑...

  • Page 228: Removing And Installing Central Tube For Dash Panel

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 16 - Central tube for dash panel ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 220 17 - Lateral bracket securing dash panel cross member 18 - Bolts ❑ Qty. 3 ❑ 20 Nm...
  • Page 229 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolt -1- for crash bar to central tube on plenum cham‐ ber bulkhead. – Remove dash panel ⇒ page 206 – Detach bracket -5- of onboard supply control unit - J519- on cross member on driver side.
  • Page 230 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 boxes; Overview of fitting locations – relay carriers, fuse hold‐ ers, electronics boxes . – Unscrew bolts -1- to -3- from heater and air conditioning unit. – Unscrew nuts -4- from cross member bracket on vehicle floor.
  • Page 231 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unbolt bonnet release lever ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Bonnet; Removing and installing bonnet release lever . – In area of nuts -3- and -4-, use a scriber to mark vertical and horizontal position on left and right of dash panel cross mem‐...

  • Page 232: Interior Trims

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Interior trims ⇒ “5.1 Removing and installing sill panel moulding”, page 224 ⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing A-pillar trim”, page 229 ⇒ “5.3 Removing and installing B-pillar trim”, page 231 ⇒...
  • Page 233 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove front left entry light ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights; Removing and installing front entry light -W31-/-W32- . – Remove upper B-pillar trim ⇒ page 231 –...
  • Page 234 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 5.1.2 Removing and installing sill panel moulding, rear, Multivan Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Release lever - T10039- Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. The removal and installation of the right side of the vehicle is similar.
  • Page 235 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove left rear entry light ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights; Removing and installing front entry light -W33-/-W34- . – Remove storage compartment on front seat frame.
  • Page 236 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Release lever - T10039- Removing – Remove upper B-pillar trim ⇒ page 231 – Remove lower B-pillar trim ⇒ page 231 – Using wedge - T10039/1- , lever out step insert -1- from mount‐...

  • Page 237: Removing And Installing A-Pillar Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Pull out step insert -1-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Note Before installing, check retaining clips -2- for damage and re‐ ♦ new if necessary.
  • Page 238 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Starting at bottom, lever upper part of handle -3- out of mount‐ ing using a small screwdriver. – Unscrew bolts -4-. – Remove bottom part of handle -5-.

  • Page 239: Removing And Installing B-Pillar Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Before installing, check all fasteners -2- for damage and renew ♦ if necessary. Remove any clips left in bodywork mountings using removal ♦ tool - T40280- and fit them in trim for installation.
  • Page 240 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove grab handle on B-pillar ⇒ page 51 – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Using wedge - T10039/1- -2-, lever trim -1- out of beading. – Pull out seat belt through opening in trim.
  • Page 241 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the front passenger side. Follow same instructions for the driver side as appropriate. – Remove grab handle on B-pillar. – Remove upper B-pillar trim on sliding door side ⇒...
  • Page 242 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Following installation, ensure that trim is positioned in door seal beading. 5.3.3 Removing and installing B-pillar trim, Transporter, top Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Release lever - T10039- ♦...
  • Page 243 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the front passenger side. Follow same instructions for the driver side as appropriate. – If fitted, remove coat hook. – Remove grab handle on B-pillar.
  • Page 244 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove any clips -1- left in body mountings using wedge - T10383- / -T40280- and fit them in trim for installation. – Following installation, ensure that trim is positioned in door seal beading.

  • Page 245: Removing And Installing C-Pillar Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the front passenger side. Follow same instructions for the driver side as appropriate. – Remove grab handle on B-pillar. – Remove upper B-pillar trim on sliding door side ⇒...
  • Page 246 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Pull C-pillar trim -1- out of door seal beading and retaining clips -2-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – Before installing, check retaining clips -2- and retaining clip -3- for damage and renew if necessary.
  • Page 247 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Wedges - T10383- Removing – Remove belt end fitting. – Pull C-pillar trim -1- out of door seal beading and retaining clips -5-. – Thread seat belt -4- through opening in trim.

  • Page 248: Removing And Installing D-Pillar Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Before installing, check retaining clips -5- and retaining clip -2- for damage and renew if necessary. – Remove any clips left in the body mountings using wedge - T10383- , and fit them in the trim for installation.
  • Page 249 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Pull D-pillar trim -3- out of mountings in body and out of bead‐ ing of rear lid seal beading. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: –...

  • Page 250: Removing And Installing Side Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing side trim ⇒ “5.6.1 Removing and installing side trim, Multivan, front, side of vehicle without sliding door”, page 242 5.6.1 Removing and installing side trim, Multivan, front, side of vehicle without...

  • Page 251: Removing And Installing Floor Covering

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove D-pillar trim ⇒ page 240 – Remove trim panel of rear side trim. – Remove rear ashtray together with mounting frame ⇒ page 55 – Remove rear side trim ⇒...
  • Page 252 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Disconnect earth wire at battery negative terminal ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery . – Remove front seats ⇒ page 300 – Remove second battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ;...
  • Page 253 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove glove compartment ⇒ page 32 – Detach snap fasteners -2- from body. – Pull out floor covering in front seat area -1- from below dash panel, and pull it sideways out of vehicle.
  • Page 254 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Electric cutter - V.A.G 1561A- Removing – Remove seats from 2nd row ⇒ page 361 – Remove seats from 3rd row ⇒ page 361 – Remove rear sill panel mouldings -3- ⇒...
  • Page 255 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove all fastening rings -4- on seat rails ⇒ page 270 – Pull out floor covering -5- from beneath rear lock carrier cover. – Remove floor covering -5- backwards out of vehicle.
  • Page 256 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Electric cutter - V.A.G 1561A- Removing – Remove seats from 2nd row ⇒ page 361 – Remove seats from 3rd row ⇒ page 361 – Remove rear sill panel mouldings ⇒...
  • Page 257 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove seat attachment rails -3- ⇒ page 99 – Remove cover -2- from all seat rails. – Pull out floor covering -4- from beneath rear lock carrier cover. – Remove floor covering -4- backwards out of vehicle.
  • Page 258 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – Bond butyl adhesive sealing cord - AKL 450 005 05- -2- onto floor panel in centre of beading (shorten if necessary).

  • Page 259: Luggage Compartment Trims

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Luggage compartment trims ⇒ “6.1 Assembly overview - lower rear lid trim”, page 251 ⇒ “6.2 Assembly overview - upper rear lid trim”, page 253 ⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing lower rear lid trim”, page 253 ⇒...
  • Page 260 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 4 - Pull loop 5 - Release button for rear lid lock cylinder - F248- 6.1.2 Assembly overview - lower rear lid trim, Transporter 1 - Rear lid 2 - Blind rivet nut ❑...

  • Page 261: Assembly Overview - Upper Rear Lid Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - upper rear lid trim 1 - Rear lid window frame trim ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 257 2 - Clip ❑ Qty. 10 3 - Clip ❑...
  • Page 262 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Release lever - T10039- Removing – Detach rear lid trim at lower left and right ends on window frame. – Using screwdriver -arrow-, carefully lever switch -5- out of rear lid trim -1-.
  • Page 263 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Only vehicles with additional inner lock in rear lid Note With this level, the “lock cylinder cover of the childproof lock” and the “inner lock trim” must also be removed.
  • Page 264 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Using screwdriver -arrow-, carefully lever release button for rear lid lock cylinder - F248- -9- out of lower rear lid trim -3-. – Separate electrical connector from switch -5-.

  • Page 265: Removing And Installing Upper Rear Lid Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolts for loop 4 Nm Removing and installing upper rear lid trim Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Release lever - T10039- Removing 6. Luggage compartment trims...
  • Page 266 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Switch off ignition. – Carefully pull window frame trim -1- off window frame, starting at middle of sides. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Note Before installing, check clips -3- and -2- for damage, and renew them as necessary.

  • Page 267: Removing And Installing Luggage Compartment Side Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing luggage com‐ partment side trim ⇒ “6.5.1 Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim, Multivan, rear, side of vehicle with sliding door”, page 259 ⇒ “6.5.2 Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim, Multivan, rear, side of vehicle without sliding door”, page 260...
  • Page 268 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -3-. – Remove fastening ring -4-. – Pull out clamping pins -2-. – Release side panel trim -1- from mounting brackets. – Detach wiring harnesses from side trim.
  • Page 269 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove fastening ring -7-. – Pull clamping pins -4- out of both spreader rivets -3-. – Unscrew bolts -5-. – Release side panel trim -1- from mounting brackets. – Detach wiring harnesses from side trim.
  • Page 270 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if ♦ necessary. Following installation, ensure that trim is positioned in door ♦ seal beading. Specified torques Component Specified torque...
  • Page 271 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 6.5.4 Removing and installing luggage com‐ partment side trim, Transporter, rear, hardboard-type trim Note Removal and installation is described for the hardboard-type and rear left side trim. Removal and installation on the right-hand side of the vehicle and for all other hardboard trim panels can be de‐...

  • Page 272: Removing And Installing Luggage Compartment Floor

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Pull out spreader rivets -3- (qty. 11). – Detach trim -1- in upper area. – Press down retaining hooks of trim panel -arrow-, and remove trim panel from trim.
  • Page 273 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove side panel trims ⇒ page 242 – Remove fastening rings ⇒ page 270 – Remove rear lock carrier trim ⇒ page 266 – Detach rear floor covering -1- upwards from butyl adhesive sealing cord - AKL 450 005 05- -2-.

  • Page 274: Removing And Installing Lock Carrier Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing lock carrier trim ⇒ “6.7.1 Removing and installing lock carrier trim, Multivan”, page ⇒ “6.7.2 Removing and installing lock carrier trim, Transporter”, page 268 6.7.1 Removing and installing lock carrier...
  • Page 275 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Push wedge - T10039/1- between upper cover -1- and lower cover -4-. – Using wedge - T10039/1- , lever upper cover -1- at mounting points out of mountings.
  • Page 276 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolt for cover 2 Nm 6.7.2 Removing and installing lock carrier trim, Transporter Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624- Note Removal and installation are described for vehicles with rear lid.
  • Page 277 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note When assembling make sure that the locating grooves of the caps align with the locating elements in the cover. – Use a small screwdriver to lever 6 caps -3- off cover -1-.

  • Page 278: Removing And Installing Fastening Rings

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolt for cover 1.8 Nm Removing and installing fastening rings ⇒ “6.8.1 Removing and installing fastening ring, Multivan, fasten‐ ing ring in area of C-pillar”, page 270 ⇒...
  • Page 279 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Unscrew bolts -2-. – Remove fastening ring -1- side trim -4-. Removing bracket – Remove side trim -4- ⇒ page 259 – Unscrew bolts -5- and -6- – Remove bracket -3-.
  • Page 280 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 6.8.2 Removing and installing fastening ring, Multivan, fastening rings in seat rails Removal and installation is described for one fastening ring. Re‐ moval and installation of the remaining fastening rings of the same type is analogous.
  • Page 281 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Lever off cap -3-. – Unscrew bolt -2-. – Remove fastening ring -1-, washer -4- and spacer bush -5-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:...
  • Page 282 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing – Unscrew bolt -3-. – Remove fastening ring -2-, mounting -4- and spacer bush -5- from floor covering -1-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:...
  • Page 283 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolt -3- 40 Nm 6.8.5 Removing and installing fastening ring, Kombi and panel van without floor cov‐ ering Removal and installation is described for one fastening ring. Re‐...
  • Page 284 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Unscrew bolt -3-. – Remove fastening ring -2- from floor section -1-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolt -3- 40 Nm Rep.

  • Page 285: Roof Trims

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Roof trims ⇒ “7.1 Assembly overview – moulded headliner”, page 277 ⇒ “7.2 Removing and installing roof end strip”, page 279 ⇒ “7.3 Removing and installing moulded headlining”, page 280 Assembly overview –...
  • Page 286 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 7.1.2 Assembly overview - moulded headliner, Multivan 1 - Front seat area moulded headliner ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 280 2 - Bolts ❑ Qty. 2 ❑ 2 Nm...

  • Page 287: Removing And Installing Roof End Strip

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing roof end strip Removing – Open rear lid. – Remove D-pillar trims ⇒ page 240 – Pull roof end strip -1- downwards out of mountings in roof cross member -4- and out of rear lid seal beading -2-.

  • Page 288: Removing And Installing Moulded Headlining

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing moulded head‐ lining ⇒ “7.3.1 Removing and installing moulded headliner, passenger compartment”, page 280 ⇒ “7.3.2 Removing and installing moulded headliner, driver area”, page 281 7.3.1 Removing and installing moulded head‐...
  • Page 289 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove upper B-pillar trims ⇒ page 231 . The belt end fittings do not need to be removed. – Remove retainers for net partition ⇒ page 47 – Remove upper C-pillar trim ⇒...
  • Page 290 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Only vehicles with sliding/tilting sunroof – Remove roof console ⇒ page 36 – Remove sun visors ⇒ page 48 – Remove light for vanity mirror ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
  • Page 291 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Continuation for all vehicles – Unscrew bolts -1-. – Remove grab handle (roof) at front ⇒ page 50 – Pull moulded headliner in front seat area towards side out of vehicle.
  • Page 292 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolt for moulded headliner 2 Nm Rep. gr.70 - Trim, insulation...

  • Page 293: Seat Frames

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 72 – Seat frames Overview of seat variants ⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - seat variants”, page 285 Overview of fitting locations - seat var‐ iants ⇒ “1.1.1 Overview of fitting locations - seat variants, Multivan, California, Business”, page 285...
  • Page 294 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.1.2 Overview of fitting locations - seat variants, Transporter, drop-side, double cab, Kombi 1 - Seat row 1 ❑ 2 individual seats or front double bench seat ❑ Drop-side/panel van with single cab or dou‐...

  • Page 295: Front Seats

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Front seats ⇒ “2.1 Overview of fitting locations - electrical and electronic com‐ ponents”, page 287 ⇒ “2.2 Assembly overview - front seat”, page 288 ⇒ “2.3 Assembly overview – front backrest”, page 292 ⇒...

  • Page 296: Assembly Overview - Front Seat

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Seat and steering column adjustment control unit with memory - J136- ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 345 2 - Seat heating element -Z6- / -Z8- ❑ Removing and installing ⇒...
  • Page 297 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Front seat ❑ Assembly overview - front backrest ⇒ page 292 ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 300 2 - Head restraint ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 344 3 - Bolts ❑...
  • Page 298 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Front seat ❑ Assembly overview - front backrest ⇒ page 292 ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 300 2 - Head restraint ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 344 3 - Bolts ❑...
  • Page 299 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 15 - Handbrake lever trim 16 - Seat trim ❑ Assembly overview - seat pan ⇒ page 296 ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 319 17 - Seat pan ❑ Assembly overview ⇒...

  • Page 300: Assembly Overview - Front Backrest

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ❑ 2 Nm 11 - Cover ❑ For belt guide 12 - Belt guide ❑ Secured with 4 pop rivets 13 - Rear panel board 14 - Cover ❑ Removing and installing ⇒...
  • Page 301 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Nuts ❑ Renew after removal ❑ Qty. 4 ❑ 20 Nm 2 - Seat frame ❑ Assembly overview ⇒ page 296 ❑ Removing and installing seat padding ⇒ page 436 ❑...
  • Page 302 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Front backrest ❑ Assembly overview - seat frame ⇒ page 296 ❑ Removing and installing seat padding ⇒ page 436 ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 336 2 - Bolts ❑...
  • Page 303 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Head restraint ❑ Assembly overview ⇒ page 296 2 - Head restraint guide ❑ Right ❑ Assembly overview ⇒ page 296 ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 344 3 - Head restraint guide ❑...

  • Page 304: Assembly Overview - Head Restraint

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - head restraint Note Different versions, for allocation refer to ⇒ Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA) 1 - Backrest frame ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 336 2 - Head restraint guide ❑...
  • Page 305 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Seat pan ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 300 2 - Clip 3 - Seat trim ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 319 4 - Adjusting knob ❑ For lumbar support ❑...
  • Page 306 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 18 - Nuts ❑ Qty. 4 ❑ 40 Nm Assembly overview - seat pan, electric adjustment 1 - Seat pan ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 300 2 - Bolts ❑...
  • Page 307 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 13 - Seat trim ❑ Seat box 14 - Storage compartment ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 319 15 - Seat box ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 300 16 - Trim ❑...

  • Page 308: Removing And Installing Front Seat

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 30 - Trim ❑ For seat trim ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 319 Removing and installing front seat ⇒ “2.6.1 Removing and installing front seat, adjustable and fixed”, page 300 ⇒...
  • Page 309 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. The removal and installation of the right side ♦ of the vehicle is similar. Removal and installation is described for the height-adjustable front seat. The removal and installation pro‐...
  • Page 310 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Instead of the front bolts -3- nuts may be installed as well. ♦ Recutting damaged threads in the seat frame is not permissible. The whole seat frame has to be renewed.
  • Page 311 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Fit airbag adapter - VAS 6283- onto plug-in connector of side airbag -1-. – Remove seat from vehicle. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – Switch on ignition.
  • Page 312 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the left vehicle side. The removal and installation of the right side ♦ of the vehicle is similar. For reasons of clarity, the trim has been removed from the seat.
  • Page 313 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Recutting damaged threads in the seat frame is not permissible. The whole seat frame has to be renewed. – Lift up front of seat until wiring harnesses -2- are accessible.
  • Page 314 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – Switch on ignition. WARNING Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. – Connect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery;...
  • Page 315 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing – Remove front seat ⇒ page 300 – Unscrew bolts -3- on left and right. – Unscrew nuts -1- on left and right.
  • Page 316 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove backrest ⇒ page 336 – Remove front seat cushion of front swivel seat ⇒ page 436 – Remove front seat backrest ⇒ page 336 – Unscrew bolts -3-.
  • Page 317 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Note The tightening sequence -1 to 8- must be strictly adhered to. – Fit front swivel seat adapter -1- (offset 30°) in -direction of arrow a- onto swivel frame -2-.
  • Page 318 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.6.6 Removing and installing swivel frame for front swivel seat Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing – Remove front swivel seat adapter. – Unscrew nuts -2-.
  • Page 319 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove swivel frame -1- from seat frame -3-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques Component Specified torque Nuts on swivel frame 20 Nm 2.6.7...
  • Page 320 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Disconnect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery . – Fold seat padding forwards. – Unscrew bolts -3-.
  • Page 321 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew nuts -2-. – If fitted, disconnect connectors. – Lift bench seat -1- out of vehicle. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – Connect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery;...

  • Page 322: Retrofitting Double Bench Seat

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Retrofitting double bench seat ⇒ “2.7.1 Notes”, page 314 ⇒ “2.7.2 Retrofitting airbag unit on front passenger side”, page 314 ⇒ “2.7.3 Retrofitting from individual seat to double bench seat”, page 314 2.7.1...
  • Page 323 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - VAG 1332- ♦ Punch ♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester Removing – Remove front passenger seat ⇒ “2.6.1 Removing and installing front seat, adjustable and fixed”, page 300 –...
  • Page 324 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Punch through drillings in floor panel -2- centrally from below using suitable tool -1-. Note Punch through the drillings deeply enough so that the floor cov‐ ering is also pierced.

  • Page 325: Connecting And Disconnecting Airbag Adapter

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Connecting and disconnecting airbag adapter Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Airbag adapter - VAS 6283- Procedure – Switch on ignition. 2. Front seats...

  • Page 326: Removing And Installing Handle For Seat Height Adjustment

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Disconnect earth wire at battery negative terminal ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery . – Disconnect second battery -A1- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.

  • Page 327: Removing And Installing Seat Height Adjustment Unit

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.10 Removing and installing seat height ad‐ justment unit Removing – Remove trim on sill side ⇒ page 319 – Secure seat frame to prevent possible sagging. – Unscrew bolts -2-.
  • Page 328 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Removal pliers - 3392- Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the left front seat. Removal and installation for the right front seat is similar. – Move seat as far forwards as possible.
  • Page 329 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Pull out rear trim -5- from mountings. – Press off adjuster knob for backrest adjustment -3- using re‐ moval pliers - 3392- . Note Before installing, push spacer ring -4- into adjuster knob for backrest adjustment.
  • Page 330 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the left front seat. Removal and installation for the right front seat is similar. – Move seat as far forwards as possible.
  • Page 331 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order. 2.11.3 Removing and installing trim, front seat, swivel-type Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Removal pliers - 3392- 2. Front seats...
  • Page 332 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the left front seat. Removal and installation for the right front seat is similar. – Move seat as far forwards as possible.
  • Page 333 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Before installing, push spacer ring -4- in adjuster knob for backrest adjustment. – Press off adjuster knob for lumbar support -2- using removal pliers - 3392- . – Pull out right trim -1- from mountings in seat frame.
  • Page 334 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.11.5 Removing and installing rear seat trim Removing – Unclip rear seat trim -1- from mountings. – If present, remove screws on left and right from rear seat trim -1-.
  • Page 335 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- ♦ Special pop rivet pliers - V.A.G 1753B- Removing – Remove front backrest ⇒ page 336 – Unscrew bolt -2-. – Drill open and remove pop rivet -4-.
  • Page 336 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing – Remove front backrest ⇒ page 336 – Remove adapter trim bracket ⇒ page 319 – Unscrew bolts -1-. – Remove adapter -2- from seat frame -3-.
  • Page 337 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -2-. – Drill open and remove pop rivet -3-. – Remove front seat trim bracket -1- from seat frame. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: –...
  • Page 338 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Left storage compartment – Warm bonding surfaces -2- using hot air blower - V.A.G 1416- . – Using removal wedge - 3409- , lever off storage compartment of seat frame -1- from studs -3- in direction of -arrow A- and fastener.

  • Page 339: Removing And Installing Lumbar Support Adjustment Unit

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove any adhesive residue on storage compartment. – Thoroughly clean seat frame in assembly area of all dirt, grease, wax and other contaminants using adhesive remover. – Do not apply double-sided adhesive tape on storage compart‐...
  • Page 340 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.12.2 Removing and installing lumbar support adjustment unit, Bowden cable Removing – Remove backrest cover and cushion ⇒ page 444 – Detach Bowden cable -2- from lumbar support -1- -arrows-.

  • Page 341: Removing And Installing Lumbar Support Adjustment Motor

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Hand drill ♦ Drill bit with diameter smaller than 4.5 mm ♦ Safety goggles ♦ Roll pin drift Removing Note Vehicles with electrically adjustable lumbar support ⇒ page 333 –...
  • Page 342 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Special pop rivet pliers - V.A.G 1753B- ♦ Hand drill ♦ Drill bit with diameter smaller than 4.5 mm ♦ Safety goggles ♦ Roll pin drift Removing – Remove front seat trims ⇒...

  • Page 343: Removing And Installing Backrest Adjustment Unit

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove front seat backrest cover and padding ⇒ page 444 – Remove side airbag on driver/front passenger side ⇒ page 158 – Disconnect wiring harnesses from drive motors -1- and -2-.

  • Page 344: Removing And Installing Front Backrest

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Move seat as far forwards as possible. – Insert removal pliers - 3392- -3- and release backrest adjust‐ ment handle -1-. – Turn backrest adjustment handle -1- 120° further.
  • Page 345 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove front seat ⇒ page 300 – Remove front seat cushion ⇒ page 436 – Adjust seat to highest position. – Remove front seat trims ⇒ page 319 –...
  • Page 346 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.16.2 Removing and installing front backrest, manual adjustment Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames...
  • Page 347 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the right front seat. Apply the same instructions for removal and ♦ installation of the left front seat as appropriate. The removal and installation procedure is described for the height-adjustable front seat. Removal and in‐...
  • Page 348 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note If the ignition is not switched on after reconnecting the battery, the ignition may only be switched on (key/button) from the driver's seat with the seat set in the rearmost position.
  • Page 349 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Vehicles with side airbag and/or massage function and/or elec‐ tronic lumbar support and/or backrest heating – Push backrest padding -1- aside in area of side airbag -2-. – Disconnect connector -3-.
  • Page 350 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.16.4 Removing and installing front backrest, double bench seat Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames...
  • Page 351 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove double bench seat ⇒ page 300 – Fold seat padding forwards. – Remove centre belt buckle ⇒ page 130 – If fitted, disconnect connectors. – Unscrew bolts -1- and -2- –...

  • Page 352: Removing And Installing Head Restraint Guide

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.17 Removing and installing head restraint guide Note No other parts must be removed in order to remove head restraint guides. Removing • Head restraint already removed. – Press down padding in area of head restraint guide.

  • Page 353: Removing And Installing Seat And Steering Column Adjustment Control Unit With Memory J136

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Release tool - T10236- Removing – Remove seat trim on sill side -1- ⇒ page 319 – Lever off buttons -2- and -3- with release tool - T10236- .
  • Page 354 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Release electrical connectors and pull off from control unit -1-. – Remove spreader rivet -3- from control unit bracket. – To do this, press clamping pin in spreader rivet inwards.

  • Page 355: Rear Seats

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Rear seats ⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - bench seat/individual seats”, page 347 ⇒ “3.2 Assembly overview - head restraint, Multivan/Business”, page 360 ⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing bench seat/individual seats”, page ⇒...
  • Page 356 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Backrest padding ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 444 2 - Wire mat 3 - Backrest of individual seat ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 369 4 - Head restraint guide ❑...
  • Page 357 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 19 - Bolt ❑ 20 Nm 20 - Cover ❑ For armrest 21 - Seat padding ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 436 22 - Padding 23 - Bolt ❑ 8 Nm...
  • Page 358 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.1.3 Assembly overview - individual seats, Easy Entry Assembly overview - front backrest ⇒ page 350 Assembly overview - seat pan ⇒ page 350 Assembly overview – front backrest 1 - Head restraint ❑...
  • Page 359 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Seat padding ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 436 2 - Seat pan ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 436 3 - Seat frame ❑ Removing and installing ⇒...
  • Page 360 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.1.4 Assembly overview - bench seat / Multivan, 3-seat bench seat 1 - Clip ❑ Qty. 4 2 - Centre armrest ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 380 3 - Spreader rivet ❑...
  • Page 361 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 19 - Belt buckle ❑ Qty. 3 20 - Rear seat frame 21 - Speed nuts ❑ Qty. 2 22 - Studs for rear seat frame ❑ Qty. 2 23 - Rear bench seat trim...
  • Page 362 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.1.5 Assembly overview - bench seat / individual seats, Multivan/Business, guide rail 1 - Guide rail trim ❑ Clipped into seat frame 2 - Bolts ❑ Qty. 4 ❑ 8 Nm 3 - Guide rail ❑...
  • Page 363 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.1.6 Assembly overview - bench seat / individual seats, Multivan/Business, drawer 1 - Drawer ❑ Fitted into seat box 2 - Guide rail ❑ Left and right 3. Rear seats...
  • Page 364 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.1.7 Assembly overview - bench seat / individual seats, Transporter, 2nd row 1 - Backrest padding ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 444 2 - Head restraint guide ❑ With push button for head restraint, adjusta‐...
  • Page 365 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 18 - Cover ❑ For armrest 19 - Seat padding ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 460 20 - Seat pan 21 - Fitting 22 - Bolts ❑ Qty. 3 ❑...
  • Page 366 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 10 - Cover 11 - Pop rivets 12 - Bolts 13 - Adjustment fitting 14 - Tensioning element 15 - Bolt 16 - Nuts ❑ Qty. 4 ❑ 55 Nm 17 - Seat padding ❑...
  • Page 367 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.1.9 Assembly overview - bench seat / individual seats, double cab, 2nd row 1 - Backrest padding ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 444 2 - Head restraint ❑ Assembly overview ⇒...

  • Page 368: Assembly Overview - Head Restraint, Multivan/Business

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 17 - Seat frame 18 - Rear seat frame 19 - Bolt ❑ 5 Nm 20 - Pull strap Assembly overview - head restraint, Multivan/Business 1 - Head restraint ❑ Must be properly engag‐...

  • Page 369: Removing And Installing Bench Seat/Individual Seats

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing bench seat/in‐ dividual seats ⇒ “3.3.1 Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats, swivel seat with seat frame in 2nd row, Multivan/Business”, page ⇒ “3.3.2 Removing and installing bench seat/individual seats, 3- seater bench seat, 3nd row”, page 364...
  • Page 370 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Operate backrest release mechanism -1-. – Fold backrest -3- towards front in -direction of arrow-. – Operate release lever -2- in -direction of arrow B-. – Move seat to rearmost position.
  • Page 371 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Operate release lever -1- in -direction of arrow-. – Move seat as far forwards as possible. – Lift seat upwards out of seat rails. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order.
  • Page 372 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.3.2 Removing and installing bench seat/individual seats, 3-seater bench seat, 3nd row Removing – Remove seats from 2nd row ⇒ page 361 – If fitted, remove table module from seat rails.
  • Page 373 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.3.3 Retrofitting bench seat / individual seat in 2nd row, Kombi/Shuttle Removing surroundings – Remove double bench seat, 2nd seat row ⇒ page 369 – Remove rear step inserts ⇒ page 224 –...
  • Page 374 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Using pop rivet pliers - VAS 5072- to secure front, outer seat securing rail -2-, rivet the two reinforcement brackets -3- and -5- using two pop rivets each -4- and -6- (4.8 x 11 mm) in ex‐...
  • Page 375 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Drill 2 holes (14 mm in diameter) from vehicle underside through vehicle underbody -arrows C-. – Holes are already provided in cross member. These holes are required for attachment of the front, inner seat securing rail -1-.
  • Page 376 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Tighten nuts -2- of 4 seat securing rails -1- on underbody. – Install seat belt ⇒ page 105 – The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

  • Page 377: Removing And Installing Rear Seat Backrest

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing rear seat back‐ rest ⇒ “3.4.1 Removing and installing rear seat backrest, Multivan, 2nd row, Multivan/Business”, page 369 ⇒ “3.4.2 Removing and installing rear seat backrest, Multivan, 3- seater bench seat”, page 371...
  • Page 378 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove front seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove rear seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove right seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row.
  • Page 379 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Note Bolts -1- and -3- are micro-encapsulated. They must be re‐ ♦ newed each time after loosening. Before new bolts are installed, the threads of the correspond‐...
  • Page 380 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove seats from 2nd row ⇒ page 361 – Remove table module in seat rail. – Move bench seat as far forwards as possible. – Remove front trim of 3-seat bench seat.
  • Page 381 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -9- and -12- – Unscrew bolts -5- and -2- – Lift backrest -3- off seat frame. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques ♦...
  • Page 382 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove seat. – Remove seat padding ⇒ page 460 – Unclip cable -3- from mounting in seat frame -arrow A- on left and right respectively. – Disengage Bowden cable -5- from auxiliary lever -4- in direc‐...
  • Page 383 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Specified torques ♦ ⇒ “3.1.3 Assembly overview - individual seats, Easy Entry”, page 350 3.4.4 Removing and installing rear seat back‐ rest, Transporter, double bench seat, 2nd row Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...
  • Page 384 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove bench seat ⇒ page 361 – Remove centre belt buckle ⇒ page 135 – Remove seat padding ⇒ page 460 – Unscrew bolts -1- and -2-. – Unscrew nuts -4- from bolts -3-.
  • Page 385 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 3.4.5 Removing and installing rear seat back‐ rest, Transporter, 3-seater bench seat Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- Removing – Remove seats from 2nd row ⇒...
  • Page 386 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove belt buckles ⇒ page 135 Note The belt buckle trims need not be dismantled. – Remove seat padding ⇒ page 460 – Using a small screwdriver, lever off clamping washer -7- from both centre backrest attachments.
  • Page 387 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing – Fold out seat cushion. – Detach centre seat belt with buckle from belt mounting bracket ⇒ page 116 – Unscrew bolts -1-.

  • Page 388: Removing And Installing Centre Armrest

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Thread seat belt through slit in cover cap. – Open Velcro fastener -3-. – Unscrew nuts -6-. – Unscrew bolts -5- on back panel of cab. – Remove backrest -4- from rear panel.
  • Page 389 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove clips -6-. – Pull lower cover -5- downwards out of the mountings in upper cover -2- -arrow A-. – Unscrew bolts -3-. – Pull out lateral plate -4- downwards -arrow A-.
  • Page 390 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove clamping pins -3-. – Pull out spreader rivet -2-. – Lift lower end of upper cover -1- -arrow-. – Pull upper cover out of beading -4- backrest cover.
  • Page 391 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -2-. – Remove right guide of centre armrest -1- from backrest frame. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques Component Specified torque...

  • Page 392: Trims Of Individual Seat In 2Nd Row, Multivan/Business

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Trims of individual seat in 2nd row, Mul‐ tivan/Business ⇒ “3.6.1 Removing and installing rear seat frame trim”, page 384 ⇒ “3.6.2 Removing and installing front seat frame trim”, page 385 ⇒...
  • Page 393 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Pull backrest adjuster handle -5- backwards. – Using a small screwdriver, release clip -3- to remove. – Pull backrest adjuster handle off lever -4-. – Unscrew bolts -2- (Qty. 3) and remove trim -1- from seat.
  • Page 394 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Removing – Unscrew screws -2- (Qty. 2) and remove seat frame trim -1- from seat. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:...
  • Page 395 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Specified torques Component Specified torque Trim 3 Nm 3.6.3 Removing and installing seat frame trim on right side Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-...
  • Page 396 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove rear seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row ⇒ page 384 – Remove front seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row ⇒ page 385 Vehicles with operating mechanism, backrest adjuster, rear –...
  • Page 397 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolts for trims 3 Nm Bolt for handle 4.5 Nm 3.6.4 Removing and installing seat frame trim...
  • Page 398 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove rear seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row ⇒ page 384 – Remove front seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row ⇒ page 385 –...
  • Page 399 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Removing – Unscrew bolts -3-. – Pull backrest rear panel -2- out of its mountings in backrest frame -1-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:...
  • Page 400 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Before installing, check retaining clips -4- for damage and re‐ new if necessary. Specified torques ♦ ⇒ “3.1.1 Assembly overview - individual seats, Multivan/Busi‐ ness, swivel seat”, page 347 3.6.6...
  • Page 401 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Lever off cover cap -4- using a small screwdriver. – Unscrew bolt -3-. – Remove armrest -2- from backrest frame -1-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques ♦...

  • Page 402: Rear Seats, Business

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Rear seats, Business ⇒ “4.1 Assembly overview - pneumatic lumbar support”, page 394 ⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing bench seat”, page 396 ⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing seat”, page 401 ⇒...
  • Page 403 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Valve block ❑ Valve block for lumbar support adjustment for left seat, row 3 - N406- ❑ Valve block for lumbar support adjustment for right seat, row 3 - N407- ❑...

  • Page 404: Removing And Installing Bench Seat

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing bench seat Removing – Switch off ignition. – Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery . – Remove rotating seat with seat frame on both sides ⇒...
  • Page 405 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolt -2- on seat frame -1- and separate earth con‐ nection. 4. Rear seats, Business...
  • Page 406 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Mark installation dimensions of end stops -3-. – Unscrew bolts -2- of end stops -3- in left and right seat rails -1-. – Unclip end caps -1- for seat assembly opening upwards out of seat rails.
  • Page 407 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Move left and right end stops -1- towards seat assembly open‐ ing -2- and remove upwards in -direction of arrow-. 4. Rear seats, Business...
  • Page 408 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Push bench seat forwards until seat adjustment control ele‐ ment is accessible. – Disconnect cable ties from wiring harness under control ele‐ ment on bench seat. – Unscrew bolts -1- and -2- –...

  • Page 409: Removing And Installing Seat

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note When installing, ensure that all cable ties and insulation materials that were loosened or cut during removal are fitted in the same position. Removing and installing seat Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...
  • Page 410 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove bench seat ⇒ page 396 – Unscrew hexagon nuts -3- and -4- from seat frame -1-. – Separate connector -2- under seat -1-. Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames...

  • Page 411: Removing And Installing

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew hexagon nuts -1- and -2- from seat frame -5-. – Separate connector -3- under seat -5-. – Remove seat -5- from bench seat -4-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: –...
  • Page 412 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames...
  • Page 413 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note If the outer armrests have to be removed, the bench seat must first be removed ⇒ page 396 ♦ If the inner armrests have to be removed, it is sufficient to move both backrests in a position which allows ♦...

  • Page 414: Removing And Installing Head Restraint

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – Before installation of armrest -1- spacer ring -3- must be fitted to seat frame pin -4-. – Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew as necessary.
  • Page 415 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Removing Note Caps -2- and -3- cannot be removed without being damaged. ♦ Bolts -4- and -5- are microencapsulated and must be renewed each time they are loosened.

  • Page 416: Removing And Installing Trim For Head Restraint Adjuster

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unclip catches of caps -2- and -3- from belt guide -1- and re‐ move caps. – Unscrew bolts -4- and -5- of belt guide -1-. – Pull belt guide -3- off head restraint adjuster -2-.
  • Page 417 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Removing – Remove backrest trim ⇒ page 411 – Remove head restraint ⇒ page 406 – Unscrew bolts -2-. – Detach cover -1-. – Unscrew bolts -3-.
  • Page 418 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove trim -1- from head restraint adjuster -3-. – Remove moulded foam element -2- from head restraint ad‐ juster -3-. – Remove cover -4- from seat -5-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: –...

  • Page 419: Removing And Installing Backrest Trim

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing and installing backrest trim Removing – Remove upper trim of rear bench seat ⇒ page 415 – Unscrew bolts -3-. – Slightly pull off backrest trim -1- in -direction of arrow A-.

  • Page 420: Removing And Installing Upper Trim Of Front Bench Seat

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew as necessary. – Guide backrest trim -1- in -direction of arrow A- onto studs -2-.
  • Page 421 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Removal wedge - 3409- Removing – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Release clips -3- from catches using removal wedge - 3409- . – Remove upper trim -2- from front bench seat.

  • Page 422: Removing And Installing Lower Trim Of Front Bench Seat

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew as necessary. Removing and installing lower trim of front bench seat Removing – Release clips from catches using removal wedge - 3409- .

  • Page 423: Removing And Installing Upper Trim Of Rear Bench Seat

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 4.10 Removing and installing upper trim of rear bench seat Removing – Remove Velcro tape -4- from lower trim of rear bench seat -3-. – Release clips from catches on seat -1- using removal wedge - 3409- .

  • Page 424: Removing And Installing Lower Trim Of Rear Bench Seat

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 4.11 Removing and installing lower trim of rear bench seat Removing – Pull release lever -1- in -direction of arrow A- and unscrew bolt -2-. Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames...
  • Page 425 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Tilt release lever -1- in -direction of arrow A-. – Remove release lever -1- in -direction of arrow B- from bracket -2-. 4. Rear seats, Business...

  • Page 426: Removing And Installing Seat Adjustment Control Element

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Detach Velcro fastener -arrow- for upper trim of rear bench seat -1-. – Unclip lower trim of rear bench seat -2- from seat frame in -direction of arrow-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: –...
  • Page 427 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery . – Remove rotating seat with seat frame on both sides ⇒...
  • Page 428 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolt -2- on seat frame -1- and separate earth con‐ nection. Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames...
  • Page 429 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Mark installation dimensions of end stops -3-. – Unscrew bolts -2- of end stops -3- in left and right seat rails -1-. – Unclip end caps -1- for seat assembly opening upwards out of seat rails.
  • Page 430 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Move left and right end stops -1- towards seat assembly open‐ ing -2- and remove upwards in -direction of arrow-. Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames...
  • Page 431 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Push bench seat forwards until seat adjustment control ele‐ ment is accessible. – Unscrew bolts -1- and -2- – Remove seat adjustment control element from bench seat. 4. Rear seats, Business...

  • Page 432: Removing And Installing Control Element Bracket

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Disconnect cable ties from wiring harnesses -arrows-. – Detach connector -2- from seat adjustment control unit. – Detach connector -3- from seat adjustment control element -1-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: –...
  • Page 433 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Removing – Remove seat adjustment control element ⇒ page 418 – Remove bolts -3-, -4- and -5-. – Remove control element bracket -2- from seat -1-.

  • Page 434: Removing And Installing Seat Belt

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew as necessary. Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolt for trim 8.0 Nm 4.14 Removing and installing seat belt Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...
  • Page 435 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unclip catches of caps -2- and -3- from belt guide -1- and re‐ move caps. Note Caps -2- and -3- cannot be removed without being damaged. ♦ Bolts -4- and -5- are microencapsulated and must be renewed each time they are loosened.
  • Page 436 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Open backrest cover in -direction of arrow- by detaching clamping profiles -1- and -3-. – Unhook backrest cover tensioner -2- from backrest frame and lay over backrest. Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames...
  • Page 437 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -4- and -5- – Remove adjustment element -7- from seat frame and release it from clip -6-. – Unclip cable -8- from backrest frame. – Unscrew nut -2- and remove belt inertia reel -1- from backrest frame.

  • Page 438: Removing And Installing Belt Buckle

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Pin -4- must be locked in place in backrest frame -2- before belt end fitting -1- is attached. Note The bolt -3- is micro-encapsulated and must be renewed each ♦...

  • Page 439: Removing And Installing Centre Console Cover

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove seat ⇒ page 401 – Unscrew bolt -2-. – Remove belt buckle -1- from seat frame. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Note The bolt -2- is micro-encapsulated and must be renewed each ♦...

  • Page 440: Seat - Padding, Covers

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 74 – Seat - padding, covers Front seat covers and padding ⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - seat heating element”, page 432 ⇒ “1.2 Assembly overview - backrest heater element”, page 435 ⇒...
  • Page 441 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Heater element ❑ Heated seat cushion for driver seat - Z6- ❑ Heated seat cushion for front passenger seat - ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 452 ❑ Observe technical prod‐...
  • Page 442 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1 - Heater element ❑ Heated seat cushion for front passenger seat - ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 452 2 - Electrical connector 3 - Adhesive tape 4 - Protective sheet 5 - Seat padding ❑...

  • Page 443: Assembly Overview - Backrest Heater Element

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Assembly overview - backrest heater el‐ ement ⇒ “1.2.1 Assembly overview - backrest heating element, individ‐ ual seat”, page 435 ⇒ “1.2.2 Assembly overview - backrest heating element, double bench seat”, page 436 1.2.1...

  • Page 444: Removing And Installing Cover And Padding For Seat Pan

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.2.2 Assembly overview - backrest heating element, double bench seat 1 - Backrest padding ❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 444 ❑ Allocation ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue 2 - Heater element ❑...
  • Page 445 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Note Removal and installation is described for the right front seat. ♦ Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of the left front seat as appropriate.
  • Page 446 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Disconnect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery . – Unscrew bolts -4-. Note Instead of the bolts, 2 spreader rivets may be installed.
  • Page 447 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolts -4- for front seat cushion 2 Nm Bolts -2- for front seat cushion 20 Nm 1.3.2 Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding, Multivan, swivel seat Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...
  • Page 448 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the left front seat. Removal and installation for the right front seat is similar. – Switch off ignition. – Disconnect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery;...
  • Page 449 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Guide seat padding -1- into mounting for front swivel seat -2-. – Attach wiring harnesses on seat pan. – Fold down seat padding -1-. – Tighten bolts -3-. – Connect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery;...
  • Page 450 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Switch off ignition. – Disconnect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery . – Unscrew bolts -4-. Note Instead of the bolts, 2 spreader rivets may be installed.
  • Page 451 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolts -4- for front seat cushion 2 Nm Bolts -2- for front seat cushion 20 Nm 1.3.4 Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding, Transporter, double...

  • Page 452: Removing And Installing Backrest Cover And Backrest Padding

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Push seat padding with retaining bracket -3- towards left -arrow-, and remove it upwards. Installing – Installation is carried out in reverse order. 1.3.5 Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding, individual seat, electric ad‐...
  • Page 453 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Front end hook - 3370- Removing Note Removal and installation is described for the right front seat. Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of the left front seat as appropriate.
  • Page 454 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers. – Withdraw ignition key. – If fitted, remove armrest -2- ⇒ page 66 – Remove head restraint -1-. – If present, remove screws on left and right from cover -4-.
  • Page 455 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Upon installing, make sure that the cover is free of creases. Vehicles with side airbag Note Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyrotech‐ nic components (e.g. airbag, belt tensioners) are repaired incor‐...
  • Page 456 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Fold backrest down. – Press button of respective left head restraint guide -3-. – Pull out respective head restraints -2-. – Press down padding in the rear area of the head restraint guides.
  • Page 457 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Staples are destroyed during removal and must be renewed. – Detach profile -5- in lower area on both left and right next to backrest attachment from backrest frame. – Roll cover off padding until the tensioning wires are accessi‐...

  • Page 458: Separating Cover And Padding On Seat Pan

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove cover from backrest padding. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolts for belt guide 2 Nm Separating cover and padding on seat Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...
  • Page 459 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634B- Removing Vehicles with Alcantara or leather covers, or Alcantara/leather el‐ ements. – Observe technical product information. Seat heating not func‐ tional; seat cover or backrest cover damaged. Process no.:...

  • Page 460: Removing And Installing Seat Heating Element Z6 / Z8

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Vehicles with side airbag – Use pliers to cut through upholstery clips -2- at mountings -3-. – Remove backrest cover -1- from backrest padding -4-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: –...
  • Page 461 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove cover of front seat cushion ⇒ page 436 – Separate electrical connector -2- directly on heater element -1-. – Partially warm-up heater element -1- and padding -4- using hot air blower - V.A.G 1416- from a distance of ≈...
  • Page 462 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 1.7.2 Removing and installing seat heating el‐ ement -Z6- / -Z8- , double bench seat Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Hot-air blower - V.A.G 1416- Rep. gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers...

  • Page 463: Removing And Installing Backrest Heating Element Z7 / Z9

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Seat heater element of front double bench seat cannot be removed without causing damage. – Remove seat cover and padding ⇒ page 436 – Pull out wires through seat pan.
  • Page 464 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Hot-air blower - V.A.G 1416- Note Backrest heater element cannot be removed without causing damage. Removing – Remove cover of front seat backrest ⇒ page 444 Rep. gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers...
  • Page 465 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Separate electrical connector -5- directly on heater element -2-. – Partially warm-up heater element -2- and padding -1- using hot air blower - V.A.G 1416- from a distance of ≈ 30 cm.
  • Page 466 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Backrest heater element of front double bench seat cannot be removed without causing damage. – Detach cover of front seat backrest up to the upper area (head restraints) ⇒...
  • Page 467 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Align new heater element -2- on padding -1-. – Pull protective films -4- off heater elements -3- one after the other. Ensure to not damage the heater elements -2-.

  • Page 468: Rear Seat Covers And Padding

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Rear seat covers and padding ⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing covers and padding”, page 460 ⇒ “2.2 Separating cover and padding”, page 477 Removing and installing covers and padding ⇒ “2.1.1 Removing and installing cover and padding, Multivan/ Business, seat padding of individual seat, 2nd row”, page 460...
  • Page 469 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove front seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove rear seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove right seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row.
  • Page 470 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove seat inlay -1- downwards from seat padding. – Cut through clips -2- and remove cover from seat padding. Note The upholstery clips -2- are damaged beyond repair during removal and must therefore be renewed during installation.
  • Page 471 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – Place cover on seat padding. – Attach cover -2- all around padding with new upholstery clips at the positions indicated, using upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634B- .
  • Page 472 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.1.2 Removing and installing cover and pad‐ ding, Multivan/Business, seat padding of individual seat with integrated child seat, 2nd row Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...
  • Page 473 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove front seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove rear seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove right seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row.
  • Page 474 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unscrew bolts -1-. – Slide seat cushion -2- to rear until the child seat adjustment mechanism -3- is released. – Remove seat padding together with child seat adjustment mechanism upwards from seat frame.
  • Page 475 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Cut through and remove all upholstery clips -6- around cir‐ cumference. – Release clamping profiles -4- and -5- on both sides. – Detach clamping profile -3- from mountings in trim -1-.
  • Page 476 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Roll up cover -3- on outer sides working around perimeter. – Using a small screwdriver, unclip cover profiles -1- from mountings -2- in padding. – Remove cover -3- and padding -4- from child seat adjustment mechanism -5-.
  • Page 477 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Cut through and remove upholstery clips -1- on both inner sides. – Cut through and remove rear upholstery clips -2-. – Detach clamping profile -3- from seat frame. – In the rear area, detach clamping profiles -5-, -6- and -7- from seat frame.
  • Page 478 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note When installing the cover, use upholstery clips instead of the staples -4-. – Underneath, remove all staples -4- from padding -5-. – Roll cover -1- over padding. – Using a small screwdriver, unclip profile section -2- from mountings -3- in padding on both sides.
  • Page 479 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary. ♦ Always renew clips. The part numbers of the clips can be found in the ⇒ Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA) .
  • Page 480 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Push transfer element -2- towards front -arrow-. – Detach from button -1-. – Press together retaining hooks -3-. – Detach button with trim from child seat adjustment mechanism -4-.
  • Page 481 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on models. – Remove seat. – Unscrew bolts -1- in rear area. – Unscrew bolts -2- in front area, and remove seat padding from seat frame.
  • Page 482 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.1.4 Removing and installing cover and pad‐ ding, Transporter, seat padding of dou‐ ble bench seat, 2nd row Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Removing –...
  • Page 483 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove centre belt buckle ⇒ page 135 Note Belt buckle trim need not be dismantled. – Unscrew bolts -1-. – Remove seat padding from seat frame. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:...
  • Page 484 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Fold up seat padding -1-. – Detach retaining strap -4- from hook -5-. Note Hold the seat padding firmly in the folded out position, to avoid any damage once the retaining strap has been detached.

  • Page 485: Separating Cover And Padding

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Separating cover and padding ⇒ “2.2.1 Separating cover and padding, Multivan, seat padding cover, 3-seater bench seat”, page 477 ⇒ “2.2.2 Separating cover and padding, Multivan/Business, back‐ rest cover, 2nd row”, page 479 ⇒...
  • Page 486 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Fold seat cushion -1- forwards. – Detach any profile sections -2- from mountings -arrows-. – Remove padding and cover from seat pan. Note Upholstery clips -3- are damaged beyond repair during removal. They must be renewed prior to installation.
  • Page 487 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Roll cover -1- upwards. – Cut through upholstery clips -3-. – Release cover -1- from padding -2-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – Attach cover to padding with new upholstery clips at the posi‐...
  • Page 488 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- ♦ Upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634B- Rep. gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers...
  • Page 489 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on models. – Remove front seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove rear seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row.
  • Page 490 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Removing right head restraint guide -1- without destroying it is not possible. It must be renewed prior to ♦ installation. Depending on model variant, right head restraint guide -1- can also be removed without destroying it, as ♦...
  • Page 491 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Roll cover -1- upwards. – Cut through and remove upholstery clips -4-. Note The upholstery clips -4- are damaged beyond repair during removal and must therefore be renewed during installation.
  • Page 492 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: – Slide padding -2- onto backrest frame -3-. – Attach backrest cover -1- all around padding with new uphols‐ tery clips -4- at the positions indicated, using upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634B- .
  • Page 493 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- 2. Rear seat covers and padding...
  • Page 494 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove front seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove rear seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row. – Remove right seat frame trim of individual seat in 2nd row.
  • Page 495 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note If only shoulder belt of child seat is to be removed, head restraint guides and belt guide cover do not have to be removed. – Open zipper -4- and release child seat support -5- from the back panel.
  • Page 496 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Pull retaining clip -6- out of retainer, and pull out belt -5-. Note Lock washer -4- is destroyed during removal. They must be renewed when installing. – Pull out belt buckle -1- from seat panel.
  • Page 497 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Using a small screwdriver, push seat panel -5- out of mounting -4- in carrier plate -arrow A-. – Using a small screwdriver, push seat panel -5- out of mounting -6- in carrier plate -arrow B-.
  • Page 498 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unhook tension strap -2- of cover from mountings -1- in carrier plate. – Unhook tension strap -9- of cover from mountings -10- in car‐ rier plate. – Unscrew bolt -12-.
  • Page 499 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Detach right shoulder belt -3- from connecting panel -4- and thread it out of backrest. – Detach left shoulder belt -5- from connecting panel -4- and thread it out of backrest.
  • Page 500 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove cover -3- with padding -7- from backrest frame -4-. – Using a small screwdriver, release the three clips -1- of cover from padding wire -2-. – Fold cover off padding.
  • Page 501 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Component Specified torque Bolts for carrier plate 2 Nm 2.2.4 Separating cover and padding, Multi‐ van, backrest cover, 3-seater bench seat Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634B- ♦...
  • Page 502 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove seats from 2nd row ⇒ page 361 – Remove table module in seat rail. – Move bench seat as far forwards as possible. – Remove front trim of 3-seat bench seat.
  • Page 503 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Removing right head restraint guide -1- without destroying it is not possible. It must be renewed prior to instal‐ lation. – Unscrew bolts -4-, and remove left mounting -5- of luggage compartment cover.
  • Page 504 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Detach lateral profile sections -5- from mountings -4-. – Detach lower profile sections -6- from mountings -7-, and fold up rear of cover. – Remove cover and padding from backrest frame.
  • Page 505 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note The part numbers of the upholstery clips can be found in the ⇒ Electronic Parts Catalogue . Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolts for mounting 8 Nm Bolts for belt guide 3.5 Nm...
  • Page 506 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Roll up cover -1- all round on outer sides. – Unhook tensioning wires -4- from upholstery wire. – Remove cover -1- and seat padding -2- from seat pan -3-.
  • Page 507 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Detach profile sections -2-, -3- and -4- from mountings in seat pan -1-. – Roll cover -1- off padding -2- until the tensioning wires are ac‐ cessible. – Detach tensioning wires -3- on all mounting points -arrows- and from wire frame -4- in cover.
  • Page 508 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 2.2.7 Separating cover and padding, Transporter, seat padding cover, 3-seater bench seat Removing Note The belt buckle trims need not be dismantled. – Remove seats from 2nd row ⇒ page 361 –...
  • Page 509 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Roll cover -1- off padding -2- until the tensioning wires -4- of the cover are accessible. – Detach tensioning wires -4- of cover at all mounting points from wire frame in padding -3-.
  • Page 510 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Removing – Remove seat. – Remove seat padding ⇒ page 477 – Remove backrest ⇒ page 369 – Use a small screwdriver to press release lever -9-, and pull it out of backrest.
  • Page 511 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Guide trim at front out of catches. Note When installing, first insert in rear mountings and then push in front clips. – Press button of left head restraint guide -4-.
  • Page 512 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove cover and padding from backrest frame. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolts for trim 2 Nm 2.2.9 Separating cover and padding, Trans‐...
  • Page 513 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note Belt buckle trim need not be dismantled. – Remove bench seat ⇒ page 361 – Remove centre belt buckle ⇒ page 135 – Remove seat padding ⇒ page 477 –...
  • Page 514 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Removing right head restraint guide -1- without destroying it is not possible. They must be renewed prior to installation. – Unscrew bolts -4-. – Guide belt through opening in cap -5- and remove it from belt guide.
  • Page 515 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Roll cover off backrest padding until the lower tensioning wires are accessible. – Detach tensioning wire -2- of cover at all lower attachments from wire frame of padding. – Detach tensioning wires -1- and -2- of cover at all upper at‐...
  • Page 516 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing Note The belt buckle trims need not be dismantled. ♦ Clips are destroyed during removal. They must be renewed prior to installation. ♦ – Remove seats from 2nd row ⇒...
  • Page 517 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Note Removing right head restraint guide -1- without destroying it is not possible. It must be renewed prior to instal‐ lation. – Unscrew bolts -4-. – Detach belt guide cover -5- from backrest.
  • Page 518 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove cover -1- and padding -5- from backrest frame. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Specified torques Component Specified torque Bolts for belt guide cover 3.5 Nm...
  • Page 519 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing Installation is carried out in reverse order. 2.2.12 Separating cover and padding, double cab, backrest cover of 3-seater bench seat, 2nd row Removing – Remove backrest ⇒ page 369 –...
  • Page 520 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Installing – Installation is carried out in reverse order. Rep. gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers...

  • Page 521: Rear Seat Covers And Padding, Business

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Rear seat covers and padding, Busi‐ ness ⇒ “3.1 Removing and installing seat cover and padding”, page 513 ⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing backrest cover and padding”, page 518 Removing and installing seat cover and...
  • Page 522 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove seat ⇒ page 401 – Remove control element bracket ⇒ page 424 – Detach clamping profile -2- from mounting on seat frame. – Fold seat cover -1- upwards in -direction of arrow - (guide it through backrest).
  • Page 523 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove clips -3- from knee padding -1-. – Fold knee padding -1- upwards in -direction of arrow- and re‐ move upholstery clips -2-. 3. Rear seat covers and padding, Business...
  • Page 524 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Slightly release cover and padding -1- in -direction of arrow- from seat frame -2-. – Unplug connector -3- for seat heating element. – Remove cover and padding -1- in -direction of arrow- from seat frame -2-.
  • Page 525 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Remove all upholstery clips -arrows- on bottom. – Release seat cover -1- all round from padding -2- and fold it upwards. – Remove all upholstery clips -3- from mountings in padding from top.

  • Page 526: Removing And Installing Backrest Cover And Padding

    Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Attach cover all around padding with new upholstery clips at the positions indicated, using upholstery clip pliers - V.A.G 1634B- . – Attach clamping profiles to seat frame. Removing and installing backrest cover...
  • Page 527 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 Removing – Remove seat ⇒ page 401 – Remove backrest trim ⇒ page 411 – Remove head restraint ⇒ page 406 – Remove trim for head restraint adjuster ⇒ page 408 –...
  • Page 528 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Unplug electrical connector -2- for seat heating element -1-. – Unscrew bolt -3-, open clamp, and remove wiring harness for seat heater element -4-. Rep. gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers...
  • Page 529 Transporter 2016 ➤ General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020 – Release padding -1- all round from backrest frame -2- and re‐ move it. Installing Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Note Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if ♦...

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