Seat, Removing and Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331/
NOTE:
- Before disconnecting battery: Obtain radio code.
- To remove the drivers seat: Move steering wheel all the way forward and up.
- If backrest covers are to be removed on the comfort seat, move backrest head adjustment forward.
- Move height adjustment and seat angle adjustment completely up and backrest to a 90 position.
CAUTION:
On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch-off emergency (back-up) battery for Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting vehicle battery. Switch-on emergency (back-up) battery after reconnecting vehicle battery → 91 - COMMUNICATION
1 - Front seat
- Removing
- Remove anchorage point for outer floor assembly → Outside Floor Assembly Anchorage Point .
- Guide belt strap out of side panel.
- Remove front seat rail covers → Front Seat Rail Cover, Removing and Installing .
- Remove rear seat rail covers → Rear Seat Rail Cover, Removing and Installing .
- Push front seat - 1 - fully upward and to the rear.
- Remove rear bolts - 2 - (qty. 2).
- Move seat forward.
- Remove front bolts - 2 - (qty. 2).
CAUTION:
Before removing seat: Disconnect the battery ground strap.
- Tip front seat - 1 - back.
NOTE:
- Before disconnecting the ignition and ground wiring, discharge static electricity by touching the door striker pin.
NOTE:
- Disconnect airbag connector - 6 - → Side Airbag, Disconnecting .
- Disconnect power supply connector - 5 -.
- Disconnect seat heater connector - 4 -.
- Connect airbag adapter → Airbag Adapter VAS 6229, Connecting .
- With help from a second mechanic, lift front seat - 1 - out of vehicle.
- Installing
- Installation is reverse of removal.
- USA vehicles: make sure bump stop is fitted at front passengers seat → Front Passenger Seat Stop .
- Switch on ignition.
CAUTION:
No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.
- Connect battery ground strap.
2 - Screws (qty. 4)
- Tightening torque 40 Nm
3 - Connector (black) for the seat forward/back adjustment motor, seat height adjustment motor and seat angle adjustment motor emergency power supply
4 - Connector for heated seat (gray)
5 - Current supply connector (red)
6 - Connector for airbag (yellow)