Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing backrest and seat pan (front) Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095-

t  Seat repair stand -VAS 6136-

1 -

24 Nm

q	Apply locking fluid when fitting

q	Locking fluid → Parts catalogue

2 -

4 Nm

3 -	Seat longitudinal adjustment handle

q	Detach operating cable for seat longitudinal adjustment → Fig.

4 -

24 Nm

q	Apply locking fluid when fitting

q	Locking fluid → Parts catalogue

5 -

Seat pan

Removing

–	Remove seat → Chapter.

–	Attach seat repair stand -VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095-.

–	Attach front seat to seat repair stand -VAS 6136-.

–	Remove side trim (sill side) → Chapter.

–	Remove side trim (tunnel side) → Chapter.

–	Remove control unit → Chapter.

Vehicles up to 04.2006:

–	Detach relay sockets from metal bracket → Fig..

Vehicles from 05.2006 onwards:

–	Use a Ø 4.0 mm bit to drill out pop rivets and detach retaining plate for relay socket and wiring harness → Fig..

–	Unplug electrical connector for seat heating → Fig..

All vehicles (continued):

–	Disconnect pneumatic hose → Fig..

–	Move electrical wiring clear → Fig..

–	Detach operating cable for seat longitudinal adjustment from release lever → Fig..

–	Unscrew bolts -1-, -4- and -11-.

–	Remove bolts -6- and -8- and set down backrest behind seat pan.

–	Remove seat pan.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

–	Apply locking fluid when fitting bolts (locking fluid → Parts catalogue).

6 -

20 Nm

q	Apply locking fluid when fitting

q	Locking fluid → Parts catalogue

7 -

Backrest

Removing

–	Remove seat → Chapter.

–	Attach seat repair stand -VAS 6136- to engine and gearbox support -VAS 6095-.

–	Attach front seat to seat repair stand -VAS 6136-.

–	Remove side trim (sill side) → Chapter.

–	Remove side trim (tunnel side) → Chapter.

–	Remove control unit → Chapter.

–	Detach relay sockets from metal bracket → Fig..

–	Disconnect pneumatic hose → Fig..

–	Move electrical wiring clear → Fig..

–	Remove bolt -2- and remove lever for seat longitudinal adjustment -3-.

–	Detach operating cable for seat longitudinal adjustment from release lever → Fig..

Vehicles from 05.2006 onwards:

–	Disengaging release lever for seat rails → Chapter

All vehicles (continued):

–	Unscrew bolts -1-, -4- and -11-.

–	Remove seat pan -5-.

–	Remove bolts -6- and -8-.

–	Detach backrest and remove wiring harness from seat frame.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

–	Apply locking fluid when fitting bolts (locking fluid → Parts catalogue).

8 -

20 Nm

q	Apply locking fluid when fitting

q	Locking fluid → Parts catalogue

9 -	Pneumatic hose

q	For flaps for backrest bolster adjustment

10 -	Electrical wiring harness

11 -

24 Nm

q	Apply locking fluid when fitting

q	Locking fluid → Parts catalogue

12 -	Seat frame

Vehicles up to 04.2006: Remove relay socket, unplug connectors and disconnect pneumatic hose –  Remove relay sockets -5- and -6- from metal bracket. –  Press release tab and unplug electrical connectors -1- and -2- from retainers on metal bracket. –  Unplug electrical connectors -1- and -2-. –  Remove bolt -4- and detach clamp. –  Cut all cable ties and move electrical wiring clear. –  Disconnect pneumatic hose -3- at connecting piece -arrow-

Vehicles from 05.2006 onwards: Drill off pop rivets, unplug connector and disconnect pneumatic hose –  Drill out pop rivets -arrows- with a Ø 4.0 mm bit and detach retaining plate -1- for relay socket and wiring harness. –  Unplug seat heating connector -2-. –  Sever all cable ties and move wiring clear. –  Disconnect pneumatic hose -3- at connecting piece -4-.

Detaching operating cable for seat longitudinal adjustment –  Remove handle for seat longitudinal adjustment –  Press cable sleeve out of support bracket in direction of -arrow A-. –  Detach operating cable -1- for seat longitudinal adjustment from release lever -arrow B-.