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Removing the Rear Seats on a Volkswagen Passat SW B5

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Seat

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In today's tutorial video, learn how to remove the rear seats on the Volkswagen Passat B5, in station wagon version, by following these simple steps. First, open the rear doors and start removing the fixing screws found under the rear bench, as shown in the video; once the bench is removed, recline the backrests and unscrew the screws from the brackets located at the bottom.

This way, you can completely remove the rear seats, increasing the load capacity of your car; apply the reverse procedure for reassembly!


Updated on 22 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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