Name: Volkswagen Transporter 2016
Brand: Volkswagen
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1 - Heater element

❑ Heated seat cushion for

front passenger seat -

Z8-

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 452

2 - Electrical connector

3 - Adhesive tape

4 - Protective sheet

5 - Seat padding

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 436

Transporter 2016 ➤

General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020

434 Rep. gr.74 - Seat - padding, covers

Table of Contents3
Technical Data9
Safety Information9
Safety Measures When Working on Vehicles with a Start/Stop System10
Safety Precautions When Using Testers and Measuring Instruments During a Road Test11
Safety Measures When Working with Pyrotechnic Components11
Storage, Transportation and Disposal of Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Isolator Units (Pyrotechnic Components)13
Additional Safety Regulations for Side Airbag13
Safety Instructions for Airbag14
Additional Safety Instructions for Curtain Airbag14
Deactivating the Airbag15
Safety Regulations for Crash Sensors (Pressure Sensors) for Front Side Airbags15
Additional Safety Instructions for Repair Work on Seat Occupied Recognition for Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation - Country-Specific16
Measures for Seat Occupied Recognition for Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Following an Accident - Country-Specific17
Renewing Pyrotechnic, Electrical and Mechanical Components of the Restraint System after17
An Accident17
Checking Airbag Securing Parts after an Accident18
Accident Without Airbag Triggering19
Seat Belts19
Checking Seat Belts19
Check Belt Webbing20
Checking Inertia Reel (Locking Mechanism)20
Visually Checking Belt Buckle21
Check Operation of Belt Buckle21
Checking Belt Relays, and Buckle Tongues21
Checking Securing Parts and Anchorage Points after an Accident22
Checking Seat Belt Restraint Function of Seat Belt for Holding Additional Child Seats (Not for Driver Seat Belt) - Country-Specific22
Checking Child Seat Anchors after an Accident22
Safety Instructions for Automatic Anti-Dazzle Interior Mirror23
Safety Precautions When Working in Vicinity of High-Voltage Components23
Safety Precautions When Working on a High-Voltage System23
Repair Notes25
General Repair Instructions25
Contact Corrosion25
Routing and Attachment of Lines26
Hazard Classification of High-Voltage System27
Interior Equipment28
Compartments/Covers28
Overview of Fitting Locations - Storage Compartments/Covers28
Assembly Overview - Driver Side Dash Panel Cover31
Assembly Overview - Steering Column Trim32
Assembly Overview - Glove Compartment33
Assembly Overview - Storage Compartment in Headliner34
Removing and Installing Dash Panel Cover on Driver Side36
Removing and Installing Dash Panel Insert Trim37
Removing and Installing Upper Steering Column Trim37
Removing and Installing Lower Steering Column Trim38
Removing and Installing Footwell Cover39
Removing and Installing Glove Compartment Opener39
Removing and Installing Glove Compartment40
Removing and Installing Dash Panel Compartment41
Removing and Installing Headliner Storage Compartment44
Equipment50
Assembly Overview - Partition, Panel Van50
Assembly Overview - Grab Handles on Pillar Trims53
Assembly Overview - Ashtray/Cup Holder, Rear54
Assembly Overview - Sun Blind55
Removing and Installing Bracket for Net Partition55
Removing and Installing Sun Visor56
Removing and Installing Roof Grab Handle58
Removing and Installing Grab Handles on Pillar Trims59
Removing and Installing Partition, Panel Van61
Removing and Installing Ashtray/Cup Holder, Rear63
Removing and Installing Sun Blind64
Centre Console66
Assembly Overview - Centre Console66
Removing and Installing Centre Console Cover67
Removing and Installing Centre Console Insert70
Removing and Installing Centre Console Front Storage Compartment71
Removing and Installing Centre Console71
Removing and Installing Cup Holder73
Front Centre Armrest74
Removing and Installing Front Centre Armrest74
On Inside76
Assembly Overview - Interior Mirror76
Removing and Installing Interior Mirror78
Assembly Overview - Table Modules, Table Module in Seat Rails84
Assembly Overview - Table Modules, Table Module in Side Panel87
Removing and Installing Table Module in Sidewall99
Seat Rail Systems104
Assembly Overview - Seat Rail Systems104
Removing and Installing Seat Rails107
Passenger Protection113
Seat Belts113
Assembly Overview - Front Three-Point Seat Belt113
Assembly Overview - Rear Outer Three-Point Seat Belt116
Removing and Installing Front Three-Point Seat Belt117
Removing and Installing Rear Three-Point Seat Belt124
Removing and Installing Rear Outer Belt End Fitting132
Removing and Installing Belt Height Adjuster135
Removing and Installing Front Belt Buckle138
Removing and Installing Rear Belt Buckle143
Child Seat Anchors150
Assembly Overview - Front Child Seat Anchors, Multivan/Business150
Assembly Overview - Rear Child Seat Anchors151
Airbag System152
Overview of Fitting Locations - Airbag System152
Airbag Control Unit154
Assembly Overview - Airbag Control Unit154
Removing and Installing Airbag Control Unit J234154
Driver's Airbag157
Removing and Installing Airbag Unit with Igniter157
Removing and Installing Return Spring with Slip Ring (Coil Connector)161
Front Passenger Side Airbag162
Removing and Installing Front Passenger Side Airbag Unit with Igniter162
Removing and Installing Key-Operated Switch to Deactivate Front Passenger Side Airbag164
Side Airbags166
Removing and Installing Front Side Airbag with Igniter166
Curtain Airbags172
Removing and Installing Curtain Airbag with Igniter172
Airbag Crash Sensors180
Overview of Fitting Locations - Airbag Crash Sensors180
Removing and Installing Side Airbag Crash Sensors on Driver Side G179 / G180181
Removing and Installing Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensors on Driver Side G256 / G257182
Trim, Insulation184
Front Door Trims184
Assembly Overview - Front Door Trim184
Removing and Installing Front Door Trim184
Rear Door Trims188
Assembly Overview - Rear Door Trim188
Assembly Overview - Sun Blind for Door Window194
Removing and Installing Rear Door Trim194
Removing and Installing Sun Blind for Door Window203
Dash Panel204
Assembly Overview - Dash Panel204
Assembly Overview - Auxiliary Console207
Removing and Installing Dash Panel End Cover207
Removing and Installing Dash Panel Trim208
Removing and Installing Dash Panel Insert Trim211
Removing and Installing Loudspeaker Trim211
Removing and Installing Light Switch Trim212
Removing and Installing Radio/Navigation System Mounting Frame213
Removing and Installing Mounting Frame of Operating Unit of Heater and Air Conditioning213
Unit213
Removing and Installing Dash Panel214
Removing and Installing Loudspeaker Mounting219
Removing and Installing Cup Holder220
Removing and Installing Dash Panel Vents221
Removing and Installing Auxiliary Console223
Installing "No Airbag" Sign225
Central Tube for Dash Panel227
Assembly Overview - Central Tube for Dash Panel227
Removing and Installing Central Tube for Dash Panel228
Interior Trims232
Removing and Installing Sill Panel Moulding232
Removing and Installing A-Pillar Trim237
Removing and Installing B-Pillar Trim239
Removing and Installing C-Pillar Trim245
Removing and Installing D-Pillar Trim248
Removing and Installing Side Trim250
Removing and Installing Floor Covering251
Luggage Compartment Trims259
Assembly Overview - Lower Rear Lid Trim259
Assembly Overview - Upper Rear Lid Trim261
Removing and Installing Lower Rear Lid Trim261
Removing and Installing Upper Rear Lid Trim265
Removing and Installing Luggage Compartment Side Trim267
Removing and Installing Luggage Compartment Floor272
Removing and Installing Lock Carrier Trim274
Removing and Installing Fastening Rings278
Roof Trims285
Assembly Overview - Moulded Headliner285
Removing and Installing Roof End Strip287
Removing and Installing Moulded Headlining288
Seat Frames293
Overview of Seat Variants293
Overview of Fitting Locations - Seat Variants293
Front Seats295
Overview of Fitting Locations - Electrical and Electronic Components295
Assembly Overview - Front Seat296
Assembly Overview - Front Backrest300
Assembly Overview - Head Restraint304
Assembly Overview - Seat Pan304
Removing and Installing Front Seat308
Retrofitting Double Bench Seat322
Connecting and Disconnecting Airbag Adapter325
Removing and Installing Handle for Seat Height Adjustment326
Removing and Installing Seat Height Adjustment Unit327
Removing and Installing Trim, Front Seat327
Removing and Installing Lumbar Support Adjustment Unit339
Removing and Installing Lumbar Support Adjustment Motor341
Removing and Installing Backrest Adjustment Unit343
Removing and Handle for Installing Backrest Adjustment343
Removing and Installing Front Backrest344
Removing and Installing Head Restraint Guide352
Removing and Installing Seat Adjustment Operating Unit, Memory Setting, Lumbar Support352
Removing and Installing Seat and Steering Column Adjustment Control Unit with Memory J136353
Rear Seats355
Assembly Overview - Bench Seat/Individual Seats355
Assembly Overview - Head Restraint, Multivan/Business368
Removing and Installing Bench Seat/Individual Seats369
Removing and Installing Rear Seat Backrest377
Removing and Installing Centre Armrest388
Trims of Individual Seat in 2Nd Row, Multivan/Business392
Rear Seats, Business402
Assembly Overview - Pneumatic Lumbar Support402
Removing and Installing Bench Seat404
Removing and Installing Seat409
Removing and Installing411
Removing and Installing Head Restraint414
Removing and Installing Trim for Head Restraint Adjuster416
Removing and Installing Backrest Trim419
Removing and Installing Upper Trim of Front Bench Seat420
Removing and Installing Lower Trim of Front Bench Seat422
Removing and Installing Upper Trim of Rear Bench Seat423
Removing and Installing Lower Trim of Rear Bench Seat424
Removing and Installing Seat Adjustment Control Element426
Removing and Installing Control Element Bracket432
Removing and Installing Seat Belt434
Removing and Installing Belt Buckle438
Removing and Installing Centre Console Cover439
Seat - Padding, Covers440
Front Seat Covers and Padding440
Assembly Overview - Seat Heating Element440
Assembly Overview - Backrest Heater Element443
Removing and Installing Cover and Padding for Seat Pan444
Removing and Installing Backrest Cover and Backrest Padding452
Separating Cover and Padding on Seat Pan458
Separating Cover and Padding on Backrest458
Removing and Installing Seat Heating Element Z6 / Z8460
Removing and Installing Backrest Heating Element Z7 / Z9463
Rear Seat Covers and Padding468
Removing and Installing Covers and Padding468
Separating Cover and Padding485
Rear Seat Covers and Padding, Business521
Removing and Installing Seat Cover and Padding521
Removing and Installing Backrest Cover and Padding526

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Volkswagen Transporter 2016 Specifications

General

Adjustable temperature control	Yes
Heater Control	Manual
Heated seats	Optional
Heated windshield	Optional
Rear heater	Optional

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