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How to Remove the Rear Seat of a Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Seat

Are you planning to remove the rear seats from your Volkswagen Golf? Follow this guide to learn how. First, move the seat forward, then remove the metal guides located on the car's floor (perform the same operation on the other half of the seat). After removing the seat cushions, move on to the backrests. Remove the metal guides at both ends of the backrest using plastic or metal levers. Extract the two backrests from the vehicle's body. Install the new rear seats by reversing the previous steps.

Updated on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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