Removing and installing seat bench/individual seats - seat frame/backrest (individual seats) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

• Special tools named: VAS 6282

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• 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. Move front seat as far forwards as they will go.
2. Remove seat pan (rear) .
3. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Observe additional safety regulations for side airbags . — With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
4. Unplug electrical connector for side airbag (rear).
5. Plug in connector of airbag adapter VAS 6282 at electrical connector for side airbag .

6. Remove sill panel trim (rear) .
7. Remove seat frame cover .
8. Using a screwdriver, open belt guide (1) at fastener (arrow) and disengage belt (2).
9. Press aside the floor covering at the screw connection and unscrew the bolts (1) and (4).
10. Unscrew nut (2) and bolt (3).
11. Detach the seat frame/rear seat backrest (5) to the front from the studs (arrow A) and pull the rear seat backrest downwards out of the mounting bracket (arrow B).
12. Remove the seat frame/rear seat backrest from the vehicle.
13. Equipment version with short wheelbase and centre three-point seat belt (rear): Fit centre belt end fitting (rear) (4) onto stud (3) / centre belt buckle (rear) (1) onto stud (2).
14. Equipment version with long wheelbase without centre three-point seat belt (rear): Fit washers on studs (2) and (3).
15. Insert the seat frame/rear seat backrest (1) in the vehicle.
16. Insert the sliders (3) at the rear seat backrest in the mounting bracket (2)(arrows) and fit the seat frame/rear seat backrest on the studs. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
17. ⚠ When working on a vehicle with the ignition switched on or while the drive system is active, the engine can start unexpectedly and exhaust fumes can cause a health hazard in closed rooms. Moving parts can trap or draw in parts of the body and/or clothing (safety hazard). Before switching on the ignition, perform the following steps:Move selector lever to position PActivate parking brake Switch off ignition.Open bonnetConnect battery charger (e.g. VAS 5095A) to jump-start connections of 12 V electrical system. Switch on ignition. — 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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