Removing and installing seat and steering column adjustment control unit with memory function J136 / J521 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

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• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.

📋 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. Unplug electrical connectors (2 ... 5) at control unit (1).
4. Unclip fasteners (arrows) using removal wedge3409.
5. Unplug electrical connectors (2 ... 6) at control unit (1).

6. Unclip fasteners (arrows) using removal wedge3409.
7. Carefully swivel control unit (1) in direction of (arrow A) out of fasteners (2).
8. Move control unit in direction of (arrow B), disengage hooks (arrow) at bracket and detach control unit.
9. Using an upholstery needle for example, press the pin (2) in the direction of the seat padding out of the clip (arrow A) of the bracket (1).
10. After pressing out, remove the pin from the seat pan.
11. Detach the mount of the bracket (2) from the upper seat pan frame (1). In doing so, unfasten the clip (arrow A) at the upper frame.
12. Disengage the retainer tabs (arrow B) on both sides.
13. Carefully detach the bracket from the seat pan (arrow). [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]

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