Removing and installing seat height adjustment unit (seat with manual adjustment) — AUDI
Removing and installing seat height adjustment unit (seat with manual adjustment) on Audi: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)
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- Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Make sure retaining plate (4) makes contact with outer backrest frame at point indicated by (arrow).
- If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ 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 .
- Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
- Remove trim (sill side) .
- Remove nut (3).
- Remove bolts (5) (2x).
- Remove bolt (2).
- Detach seat height adjuster unit (1) and retaining plate (4). [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Make sure retaining plate (4) makes contact with outer backrest frame at point indicated by (arrow).]
- ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Switch on ignition.
- ⚠ 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. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery. — Connect battery earth wire with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
- If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .
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