Spring Mat, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
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 pin, for example.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fasten the front seat on the : VAS6136 . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Remove the backrest seat cover and cushion. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Springs -A Through D-

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

The tension springs -A through D- can also stay engaged in the backrest frame -1- and the spring mat -2- can be disengaged directly from the tension springs.

-- Move the spring mat -2- forward.

-- Remove the spring mat through the openings in the backrest frame.