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Spring Mat, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING:
  • Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  • Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove The Front Seat: 

-- Attach the front seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture:VAS6136  . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Remove the backrest cover. Refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TWO PIECE .

-- Remove the headrests. Refer to HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, HEADREST WITH SLIDING LOCKING MECHANISM .

-- Remove the cover with padding. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD/SPORT SEAT .

-- Remove the springs -A through D- from the backrest frame -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Springs -A Through D-
GWWA72-11585Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
NOTE:

The Springs -A Through D- Can Also Stay Engaged In The Backrest Frame -1- And The Spring Mat -2- Can Be Disengaged Directly From The Springs.

-- Tip spring mat -2- forward.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Mat And Openings For Backrest Frame
GWWA72-10753Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the spring mat -2- from the openings -arrow- in the backrest frame -1-.