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Removing and installing seat height adjuster (seat with manual adjustment) — AUDI

Removing and installing seat height adjuster (seat with manual adjustment) on Audi: 10 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.

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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  • Make sure seat height adjuster engages properly with fastener.
  • Make sure springs (2) (2x) of retaining clip (3) are positioned on the outside of the lever (1).

📋 Procedure

  1. Make improvised tool .
  2. Pull seat height adjuster (1) as far upwards as possible and hold it in this position.
  3. Carefully pull seat height adjuster (1) slightly off front seat.
  4. Insert improvised tool (2) in mounting (4).
  5. Pull improvised tool (2) in direction of (arrow B) and press spring of retaining clip outwards.
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  1. Detach seat height adjuster (1) from lever in direction of (arrow A).
  2. Renew retaining clip at seat height adjuster lever, observing correct installation position of retaining clip .
  3. Make sure seat height adjuster engages properly with fastener.
  4. Bend a screwdriver (1) with a width (2) of 3.5 mm to dimensions:
  5. Make sure springs (2) (2x) of retaining clip (3) are positioned on the outside of the lever (1).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.