Removing and installing seat depth adjuster - sports seat/super sports seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

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• For greater clarity, the padding is shown detached in the illustration.
• For greater clarity the lower seat pan frame is not shown in the illustration.
• Proceed very carefully when removing and clipping in the component as the fasteners can be damaged quite easily.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for 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. Equipment version with storage compartment: Remove storage compartment .
4. Set seat depth adjuster as far forwards as it will go.
5. Unclip retaining tabs (arrows) at trim (1) using removal wedge3409.

6. Detach trim from seat depth adjuster.
7. Move seat depth adjuster forwards as far as it will go (arrow).
8. Unclip fasteners (2) using removal wedge3409.
9. Swivel mounting bracket with padding and cover (1) for seat depth adjustment upwards so far that fasteners (arrow A) and (arrow B) remain disengaged. [Note: For greater clarity, the padding is shown detached in the illustration.]
10. Pull off mounting bracket with padding and cover for seat depth adjuster at an angle (upwards towards front).
11. Disengage lugs (arrow C) at seat depth adjuster (2) and fold up mounting bracket with padding and cover.
12. Place mounting bracket (2) with padding and cover for seat depth adjustment on front seat. [Note: For greater clarity the lower seat pan frame is not shown in the illustration.]
13. Remove fastening strips (1, 3, 4) on seat cover from seat depth adjustment unit (diagonally and to side).
14. To do so, unclip fastening strips (1) and (2) from retaining tabs (3) in direction of (arrows). [Note: Proceed very carefully when removing and clipping in the component as the fasteners can be damaged quite easily.]
15. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) and nuts (3) at seat depth adjuster.
16. Unclip retaining tabs (1) and (3) using removal wedge3409.
17. Pull seat depth adjuster (2) off seat pan at an angle (upwards towards front) (arrows).
18. At the same time disengage lugs (4) from seat pan.
19. Detach seat depth adjuster from front seat.

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