Removing and installing rear seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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• Mark installation dimensions of end stops (3).
• At least four mechanics are required to remove the bench seat.In order to prevent damage to seat rails, floor covering and trims of interior equipment, these should be masked off.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Disconnect vehicle battery Electrical system27Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
3. Remove swivel seat with seat frame on both sides .
4. Remove floor covering (if present) from vehicle.
5. Remove trim on upper left and upper right sides of front bench seat .

6. Remove trim on lower left and lower right sides of front bench seat .
7. Remove lower trim of rear bench seat .
8. Separate front connectors (2) at coupling point (1).
9. Unscrew bolt (2) on seat frame (1) and separate earth connection. [Note: Mark installation dimensions of end stops (3).]
10. Unscrew bolts (2) of end stops (3) in left and right seat rails (1).
11. Unclip end caps (1) for seat assembly opening upwards out of seat rails.
12. Move left and right end stops (1) towards seat assembly opening (2) and remove upwards in (direction of arrow).
13. Push bench seat forwards until seat adjustment control element is accessible.
14. Disconnect cable ties from wiring harness under control element on bench seat.
15. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2)
16. Slightly lift up seat adjustment control element and push to rear.
17. Push bench seat forwards until it can be removed from seat assembly openings. [Note: At least four mechanics are required to remove the bench seat.In order to prevent damage to seat rails, floor covering and trims of interior equipment, these should be masked off.] [Note: All cable ties and insulation materials that were loosened or cut during removal must be installed in the same position.]

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