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Dismantling and assembling seat pan (seat with electric adjustment) — AUDI

Dismantling and assembling seat pan (seat with electric adjustment) on Audi: 19 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

19 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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  • Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
  • If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Remove front seat .
  2. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
  3. Remove backrest .
  4. Remove seat pan cover with padding .
  5. Unplug any electrical connectors.
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  1. Detach wiring harnesses and individual wires from upper seat pan frame.
  2. Remove bolts (1) (3x).
  3. Remove bolt (4).
  4. Remove bolt (5).
  5. Lift upper frame (2) off lower frame (3) of seat pan.
  6. Pay attention to bushes (1) in pivot points.
  7. ⚠ When separating or assembling upper and lower frame, take care not to damage bushes (1) inserted in all pivot points.The bushes cannot be renewed with the equipment available to workshops.The corresponding bolt-on parts must be renewed if the bushes are damaged. — Remove driver seat height adjustment motor V245 / front passenger seat height adjustment motor V246.
  8. Remove driver seat rake adjustment motor V243 / front passenger seat rake adjustment motor V244.
  9. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Install driver seat height adjustment motor V245 / front passenger seat height adjustment motor V246 removed earlier in new lower seat pan frame .
  10. Install driver seat rake adjustment motor V243 / front passenger seat rake adjustment motor V244 removed earlier in new lower seat pan frame .
  11. Take care not to damage bushes (1) in course of further assembly work. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
  12. ⚠ When separating or assembling upper and lower frame, take care not to damage bushes (1) inserted in all pivot points.The bushes cannot be renewed with the equipment available to workshops.The corresponding bolt-on parts must be renewed if the bushes are damaged. — Switch on ignition.
  13. ⚠ 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. — Connect battery earth wire with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
  14. If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.