OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi 703-883-932 is an individual retaining clip used at the assigned trim point on the original folding passenger-compartment seat. It provides the correct replacement for a missing or damaged clip when servicing the specified EuroVan factory seat lining.
Technical details and what is included
- Factory number: 703-883-932 / 703883932.
- Component: folding-seat trim retaining clip.
- Quantity supplied: one individual clip.
- The archive photo shows the black clip with its retaining head and projecting stem.
- The original 2003 folding-seat parts list identifies this clip at diagram position 45.
- The same assembly lists side linings 703883893A and 703883894A as separate components.
This is a trim fastener rather than a seat mounting bolt or folding-seat lock. The seat frame, floor anchorage, locking mechanism, adjustment knob and trim panels are separate parts. Do not substitute this clip for structural seat hardware or use a similar-looking interior clip without matching the factory assignment.
Common reasons to replace
- The original clip is missing after seat-lining removal.
- The retaining stem or head is broken.
- A damaged clip no longer retains the assigned trim securely.
- The correct clip is needed while reinstalling the original seat side lining.
Loose seat trim can also result from a cracked panel, damaged mounting aperture or incorrectly seated lining. Inspect the receiving point and the trim before fitting a new clip. A damaged seat latch or movement of the seat frame requires separate inspection and repair; a replacement trim clip does not correct those faults.
Vehicle fitment
Match the installed folding-seat assembly and its original trim arrangement. Equipment differs between factory passenger vans, Weekender configurations and vehicles fitted with conversion interiors. A matching vehicle year alone does not establish compatibility with an aftermarket seat or motorhome furnishing.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen EuroVan | 1997 | 2.8L gasoline VR6 | T4 MV / Weekender with original folding passenger-compartment seat; 4-speed automatic; front-wheel drive | Original folding-seat trim clip assignment 703883932, associated with the 703883893A / 703883894A side linings. Verify installed factory seat and original trim; converted camper furnishings are not established by this application. |
| Volkswagen EuroVan | 2003 | 2.8L gasoline VR6 | T4 MV / Weekender with original Multivan folding rear seat; 4-speed automatic; front-wheel drive | Original Multivan folding-seat diagram position 45, clip 703883932. Factory seat branches include PR-N0U / N0P; confirm the actual seat and side-lining clip point. Aftermarket or motorhome-conversion seating requires separate verification. |
| Volkswagen EuroVan | 1999–2002 | 2.8L gasoline VR6 | T4 MV / Weekender; original factory folding rear seat; 4-speed automatic; front-wheel drive | Factory folding-seat side-lining clip only. Match installed original bench and 703883893A / 703883894A lining arrangement; conversion seats and furnishings require separate verification. |
Installation and service guidance
Use the factory trim-removal procedure for the installed seat. Support the lining as the old clip is released so that the mounting point is not bent or torn. Remove any broken stem remaining in the receiving aperture and check that the replacement is assigned to that exact point.
Align the lining before engaging the clip and seat it evenly using the prescribed method. Avoid forcing a misaligned panel or using the clip to pull damaged trim into position. After reassembly, confirm that the lining is secure and does not interfere with the seat's normal folding or adjustment operation.
The assembly may use several clips at different positions. Order the quantity required by the repair; this listing supplies one clip. Side linings, seat mechanisms and other clips or fasteners are separate.