Removing and installing motors for lumbar support adjustment — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Remove seat .
2. Attach seat repair standVAS 6136 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
3. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. Remove backrest cover panel .
5. Unplug connector (11) and drill out rivets (9) (3x).

6. Remove motor on other side in the same way.
7. Disengage Bowden cable (3) from retaining plate (8) at hook (7).
8. Thread Bowden cable (3) out of support (6).
9. Disengage Bowden cable (5) from four-way lumbar support (4) at hook (2).
10. Disengage Bowden cable (5) from retainer (1).
11. Take out lumbar support motors (10) (2x).

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