Removing and installing seat bolster padding: Audi A8 D4

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

📋 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 backrest:
4. Remove bracket for trim (front), compressor and control unit for multi-contour seat .
5. Disengage rubber strap (2) and piping (1) from front of seat pan.

6. Disengage hooks of tabs (1 ... 4) at bottom of seat pan.
7. Disengage piping (5) at rear of seat pan using front-end hook3370.
8. Disengage hook of tab (2) at retaining bracket for trim (front).
9. Disengage piping (1, 3) at retaining bracket for trim (sill side).
10. Disengage piping (4) at seat pan frame.
11. Disengage piping (1, 2) at retaining bracket for trim (tunnel side).
12. Unplug electrical connector (1) and move wiring for heating element clear.
13. Remove seat bolster padding (3, 4) and heating elements (2, 5).

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