Seat Cushion Fan, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Audi S4 and 2021 Audi A4 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.
- Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.
-- 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 .
WARNING:
Risk of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear!
-- Carefully separate the pop rivets -arrows- using a mini grinder.
-- Remove the cover -1- for the fan.
-- Disconnect the connector -4-.
-- Disengage the tabs -3- on the seat cushion fan.
-- Spray the rubber fasteners -1- for the elastic fan bracket with silicone-free lubricating spray and remove the fan -2- from the rubber fasteners.