Front Backrest

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim removal wedge 3409

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

The removal and installation procedure describes a driver seat. The procedure for the front passenger seat is identical.
The steps for disconnecting the connectors on a power front seat are described.

Removing

WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES .
Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT .

-- Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repairVAS 6136. Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SEAT ON VAS 6136 .

-- Remove tunnel side trim panel. Refer to SILL SIDETRIM .

-- Remove tunnel side trim panel. Refer to TUNNEL SIDE TRIM .

-- Disengage tab -1- at seat pan -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Pan Tab

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Using Trim Removal Wedge3409, clip on cable bracket -1-.

Fig 3: Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409 To Open Cable Bracket

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove cable bracket -1- from corrugated pipe -2-.

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt & Cable Clip From Corrugated Tubing, Removal

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove cable clip -2- from corrugated pipe -3-.

-- Open fabric band -2- in area of -arrow-.

Fig 5: Binding Transition Of Seat Side Of Corrugated Tubing And Wiring Harness With Self-Adhesive Fabric Tape

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Open corrugated pipe -1-.

-- Remove corrugated pipe -1- from wiring harness.

-- Disconnect connectors, for example, -1-, -2- and -3-.

Fig 6: Identifying Modular Light Wiring Routing

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove clip with cable tie -4-.

-- Remove bolts -2- (quantity: 4).

Fig 7: Identifying Backrest Components

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Tip backrest -3- forward onto seat pan -1-.

-- Press upholstery to side and carefully remove side airbag wire -4- and, if necessary, all additional wires (depending on option equipment) on the seat pan.

-- Remove backrest.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES .
Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

-- Threaded bolt holes -2- must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter).

Fig 8: Identifying Backrest Components

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Replace bolts -2- (quantity: 4) after each removal.

-- Make sure the upper and lower part of corrugated pipe fit together precisely.

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

-- Switch on ignition.

WARNING:

Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

-- Connect battery ground cable with ignition switched on. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

-- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.