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Removing and installing memory block: Audi A5

Step-by-step removing and installing memory block for the Audi A5: 13 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.

13 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016)

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  • The memory block does not have to be adjusted separately.

📋 Procedure

  1. Release seat longitudinal adjuster.
  2. Move front seat as far back as it will go.
  3. Release front seat with Easy Entry handle.
  4. Fold backrest down and at the same time move seat as far forwards as possible.
  5. Unscrew bolt (rear) securing seat (tunnel side) .
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  1. Press rocker (arrow A) of memory block in direction of (arrow) and release it.
  2. Tilt memory block (1) slightly towards tunnel and pull it towards rear out of seat rail (2).
  3. If memory block has been renewed, clean part of seat rail surrounding memory block to remove remnants of old memory block.
  4. Tilt memory block slightly towards tunnel and insert it in seat rail (1).
  5. Lock memory block in rearmost detent hole (arrow).
  6. Tighten bolt (rear) securing seat (tunnel side) .
  7. Fold backrest up and at the same time move seat as far to rear as possible (Easy Entry system).
  8. Release seat longitudinal adjuster and move front seat to desired position. [Note: The memory block does not have to be adjusted separately.]

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.