Removing and installing lower seat pan frame - front seat with electric adjustment — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on 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. — If possible, move front seat to topmost position in order to minimise pre-tension of torsion bar.
2. Remove front seat .
3. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. If fitted, unscrew bolt (1) and unclip and disengage seat position sensor (2) from lower seat pan frame (3)(arrow).
5. Remove belt buckle (front) .

6. Unplug electrical connector at seat longitudinal adjustment motor.
7. ⚠ Risk of damage to threaded holes or bushes in pivot points (bolted connection between upper and lower frame).A second mechanic is required to take hold of the backrest and press the seat downwards slightly when removing the bolts listed below.Risk of damage to thread of bolt (3).Bolt for adjustment spindle has left-hand thread. — Remove bolt (3).
8. Remove bolts (2) at front of seat pan frame.
9. Support upper seat pan frame on seat repair standVAS 6136 with a suitable block of wood.
10. Remove bolts (2) at rear of seat pan frame.
11. Detach upper frame (1) from lower frame (4).

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