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A4 Mk3

Removing and installing front standard seat (with manual adjustment)
Removing and installing front standard seat (with manual 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
Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
–  Switch on ignition.
–  With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove belt end fitting (front) → Chapter.
   
–  Move head restraint to lowest detent position.
–  Operate seat longitudinal adjustment handle and move seat -2- to rear and upwards as far as it will go.
  WARNING
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.
–  Unplug connectors at connector point in floor → Chapter.
–  Connect airbag adapter -VAS 6281- → Chapter.
–  Remove bolts -1- (2x) at front of bracket -4-.
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–  Operate seat longitudinal adjustment handle and move seat -2- as far forwards as possible.
–  Remove bolts -1- (2x) at rear of bracket -3-.
–  Lift seat -2- 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 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
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Unplugging and plugging in connectors > < Exploded view of front standard seat (with manual adjustment)