Removing and installing mounting for backrest release mechanism — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Drill out rivets (2) on outer backrest frame.
• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .

📋 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. — Remove front seat .
2. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
3. Remove trim for backrest release mechanism .
4. Remove seat cover and padding at backrest .
5. Standard seat/sports seat: Remove backrest release mechanism .

6. Super sports seat: Remove bolts (1), disengage bracket (2) at backrest release mechanism and detach.
7. Press Bowden cable end piece (1) off mounting for backrest release mechanism in direction of (arrow) using a screwdriver.
8. Disengage Bowden connecting cable at mounting.
9. ⚠ Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Drill out rivets (2) on outer backrest frame.
10. Detach mounting (3) for backrest release mechanism from outer backrest frame. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
11. ⚠ 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 the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .]

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