To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at the
following position.
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the hood by opening when the pedestrian
protection is triggered.
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To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at the
following position.
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the hood by opening when the pedestrian
protection is triggered.
- 
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
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Removing
- Set the backrest toward the rear at an angle.
- Grip the rear cover -1- at the
lower edge and push it upward out of the locking mechanism in
the direction of -arrows-.
- Move the headrest all the way up.
- Press down on the release ring -arrow-
on the left headrest