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Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats — AUDI

Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats on Audi: 18 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.

18 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes SF, SG

📋 Procedure

  1. Operate backrest release mechanism (1).
  2. Fold backrest (3) towards front in (direction of arrow).
  3. Operate release lever (2) in (direction of arrow B).
  4. Move seat to rearmost position.
  5. Use a screwdriver to release end cap of right, centre seat rail (1) and pull out upwards.
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  1. Use a screwdriver to release end cap of right seat rail (2) and pull out upwards.
  2. Push cap (1) in (direction of arrow).
  3. Remove cap (1) from seat rails (2).
  4. Operate release lever (1) in (direction of arrow).
  5. Move seat as far forwards as possible.
  6. Lift seat upwards out of seat rails.
  7. Remove seats from 2nd row .
  8. If fitted, remove table module from seat rails.
  9. Pull on loop (2) to release bench seat.
  10. Move bench seat as far forwards as possible (arrow).
  11. Fold backrest forwards.
  12. With the aid of a second mechanic lift bench seat out of seat rail.
  13. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.