Removing and installing front standard/sports seat with electric adjustment, front convenience seat, front super sports seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016)

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• 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 .
• 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 belt end fitting (front) .
2. Move head restraint to lowest detent position.
3. Move seat (2) forwards and upwards as far as it will go.
4. Remove bolts (1) (2x) at rear of bracket (3).
5. Move seat upwards and to rear as far as it will go.

6. Remove spindle cover for seat rail .
7. Remove bolts (1) (2x) at front of bracket (4).
8. Switch on ignition.
9. With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
10. ⚠ 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 .
11. Connect airbag adapterVAS 6281.
12. Lift front seat out of vehicle with the assistance of a second mechanic.
13. ⚠ 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 front seat before detaching airbag adapterVAS 6281. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
14. Plug in connectors at couplings of connector point in floor .
15. ⚠ 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 system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery. [Note: 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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