Seat height adjustment unit, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G 1410

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1410

Fig 2: Special Tool - Engine And Transmission Holder VAS 6095

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Engine and transmission holder VAS 6095

Fig 3: Fixture For Seat Repair VAS 6136

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Fixture for seat repair VAS 6136

Fig 4: Seat Height Adjustment Unit Remove/Install Components

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1 - Retaining clamp

2 - Seat height adjustment handle lever

The illustration does not correspond to the construction style of the RS sport seat

3 - Seat height adjustment unit

Removing

Remove seat → Seat, removing and installing .
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove backrest and front seat pan → Front seat backrest and seat pan, removing and installing .

Remove nut - 5 -.
Remove bolts - 7 - (2x).
Remove bolt - 4 -.
Remove seat height adjustment unit - 3 - and retaining plate - 6 -.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal. When doing so, note the following:

Make sure that the retaining plate - 6 - makes contact on backrest frame at - position of arrow -.

4 - Screw

Tightening torque 8 Nm

5 - Nut

Tightening torque 12 Nm

6 - Retaining plate

7 - Screws, (2x)

Tightening torque 8 Nm