Spring Mat, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Secure the front seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture:VAS 6136 . 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 .

-- Disengage the tension springs -A through D- from the backrest frame -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Springs -A Through D-

Courtesy of AUDI

TIP:

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

-- Tilt the spring mat -2- forward.

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