How to Remove Rear Seat Bottom in the 2006 VW Passat

In 2006, the Passat received a much sleeker body design.

The Passat arrived in the 1974 model year, but under a different name, as Volkswagen named it the Dasher in the North America market. In 1982, VW released the Quantum as the replacement for the Dasher, but it was not as well received as the Dasher, and only was produced for seven model years. In 1990, VW brought the Passat to the U.S. in the form of a sedan and wagon. The 2006 Passat came standard with a 200-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and enough room to seat five adults. Removing the rear seat cushion on the 2006 Passat is tricky, as there is no latch to unlock it from the floorboard.

Instructions

Removal

1. Firmly pull upward on the driver’s side of the seat cushion to release its retaining clip. Repeat this step on the passenger’s side of the seat cushion.

2. Push the seat cushion toward the trunk and lift upward on the rear part of the seat cushion to disengage it.

3. Remove the seat cushion from the vehicle.

Installation

1. Position the rear of the seat cushion over its mounting area so the cushion's rear retaining clips align with their slots in the Passat’s floorboard, while guiding the seat belt receptacles through their respective notches in the cushion.

2. Hold rearward pressure on the cushion and press the rear of the seat downward to engage the rear retaining clips.

3. Verify that the front-most clips on the seat cushion align with their slots in the floorboard and firmly press downward on each side of the cushion to engage the clips, securing the seat cushion.

References

• Mitchell1 OnDemand 5: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Seat Bench Removing and Installing
• Cars.com: 2006 VW Passat Features and Options
• Edmunds.com: Volkswagen Passat History