Removing and installing seat ("High") - outer seats in 2nd row — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

• Special tools named: VAS 6282

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• Make sure that electrical connectors are pressed on as far as they will go and engage audibly.
• 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 precautions when working on 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. — With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Move front seats as far forwards as they will go.
3. Remove seat padding .
4. Remove hinge trim (sill side) .
5. Remove hinge trim (tunnel side) .

6. Unplug electrical connectors from connector point and plug in airbag adapter VAS 6282 at electrical connector for side airbag .
7. Slide seat towards rear.
8. Remove bolt (1) at inside of hinge.
9. ⚠ Risk of injury when removing seats.The seat must only be removed when the gas strut is free of tension; to ensure that this is the case the seat must be folded forwards.If the bolts on the hinges have been loosened, secure the seat so that it cannot fall to one side. — Loosen bolt (2) on outside of hinge (do not remove).
10. Fold backrest forwards and fold seat forwards.
11. Fully remove bolt on outer hinge.
12. Before lifting out rear seat, attach protectorVAS 871 001 as shown in illustration to protect sill panel trim.
13. Lift seat out of vehicle with the assistance of a second mechanic.
14. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on 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. — Tighten bolts (1 and 2) (only hand-tight initially).
15. Fold seat backwards and let it engage so that it is correctly aligned.
16. Slide seat towards rear and tighten bolts. [Note: Make sure that electrical connectors are pressed on as far as they will go and engage audibly.]
17. Detach airbag adapterVAS 6282 and plug connector in at connector point .
18. ⚠ Danger of incorrectly repaired pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbags or belt tensioners) being triggered inadvertently when connecting the battery.The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on.For your own safety, keep clear of the airbag inflation areas and the belt tensioners/seat belts when connecting the battery.Before connecting the battery, make sure there is no one in the vehicle. — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery. [Note: 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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