Removing and installing seat height adjustment unit: Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Make sure retaining plate (6) makes contact with seat frame (arrow).
• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Make sure that wiring is not trapped.
• If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Switch on ignition.
2. With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27.
3. Remove front seat .
4. Attach seat repair standVAS 6136 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
5. Attach seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.

6. Remove backrest adjuster .
7. Remove seat height adjuster .
8. Remove trim (sill side) .
9. Remove bolt (2).
10. Detach seat height adjuster (1) from seat height adjuster unit.
11. Remove nut (5).
12. Unscrew bolts (7) (2x).
13. Remove bolt (3).
14. Detach retaining plate (6) from seat frame (4).
15. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Make sure retaining plate (6) makes contact with seat frame (arrow).
16. ⚠ Before handling airbag units (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. — Make sure that airbag connector (yellow) is properly engaged. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Make sure that wiring is not trapped.]
17. ⚠ The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. For safety reasons, when connecting the battery, keep clear of the airbag inflation areas and the belt tensioners/seat belts and make sure there is no-one else in the vehicle. — Switch on ignition.
18. With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27.
19. 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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