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Seat Angle Adjustment Motor, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:
  • Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS 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.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to Removing .

-- Fasten the front seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Remove bolt -2- for seat angle adjustment motor (preset by the manufacturer) adjusting spindle -1-.

Fig 1: Removing Bolt For Adjusting Spindle
GWWA72-10783Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
Fig 2: Do Not Damage Bushing Inserted In Bearing Area When Removing Bolt
GWWA72-10792Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
CAUTION:

Risk of damage to the bushing -1- in the bearing point -2- (adjusting spindle/seat pan bolting).

  • The bushing cannot be replaced with workshop materials.
  • If the bushing is damaged, the corresponding assembly parts must be replaced.

-- Disconnect harness connector -3- at the seat angle adjustment motor.

Fig 3: Disconnect Electrical Harness Connector On Seat Angle Adjustment Motor
GWWA72-10780Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolts -1- and the seat angle adjustment motor -4-.