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Removing front seat if seat longitudinal adjustment motor or control unit are defective > < Exploded view of front standard seat (with electric adjustment)

A4 Mk3

Removing and installing front standard seat (with electric adjustment)
Removing and installing front standard seat (with electric adjustment)
  Note
Removal and installation are described on the basis of the driver's seat. The procedures are similar for the front passenger's seat.
Removing
  WARNING
t  Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.
–  Remove belt end fitting (front) → Chapter.
–  Move seat to service position → Chapter.
   
–  Remove bolts -1- (2x) at front of bracket -4-.
–  Operate seat longitudinal adjuster and move seat -2- as far forwards as it will go.
–  Remove bolts -1- (2x) at rear of bracket -3-.
–  Switch on ignition.
–  With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  WARNING
Before handling airbag components (e.g. unplugging electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.
–  Unplug connectors at connector point in floor → Chapter.
–  Connect airbag adapter -VAS 6281- → Chapter.
–  Lift front seat out of vehicle with the assistance of a second mechanic.
Installing
  WARNING
t  Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
–  Install front seat before detaching airbag adapter -VAS 6281- → Chapter.
  Note
Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
–  Plug in connectors at couplings of connector point in floor → Chapter.
  WARNING
The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery.
–  With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  Note
If the airbag warning lamp -K75- indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Tightening torque → Chapter
  A72-10706

Removing front seat if seat longitudinal adjustment motor or control unit are defective > < Exploded view of front standard seat (with electric adjustment)