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Removing and installing seat cushion: Audi TT Mk1

Step-by-step removing and installing seat cushion for the Audi TT Mk1: 17 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

17 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk1 (8N)

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  • The two seat springs and the corresponding rear rubber buffers between seat cushion and backrest drop out on removal.
  • Make sure rubber buffers (9) are correctly positioned in mounts at backrest.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove seat .
  2. Remove spring cover .
  3. Pull out fastener (3) of holders (2) (2x) (detail (D)).
  4. Disengage holders (2) (2x) to front.
  5. Sever cable ties (4) (detail (C)).
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  1. Unplug heated backrest connector (5).
  2. Press retainer tabs (6) to remove connector (7).
  3. Unplug airbag connector (8)
  4. Remove height adjustment handle .
  5. Disengage trim for cover (11) (detail (B)).
  6. Fold up seat cushion (1) at front.
  7. Pull out seat cushion (1) to front.
  8. Detach seat cushion padding . [Note: The two seat springs and the corresponding rear rubber buffers between seat cushion and backrest drop out on removal.]
  9. Make sure rubber buffers (9) are correctly positioned in mounts at backrest.
  10. Position seat cushion (1) on frame and place springs (10) at an angle between rubber buffer (9) and seat cushion (1) (detail (A)).
  11. Pull seat cushion (1) to rear at trim for cover (11) until springs (10) are straight (detail (B)).
  12. Press retainer tab (2) and unplug connector (1) in direction of arrow.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.