Removing and installing seat padding for seat depth adjuster — AUDI
Removing and installing seat padding for seat depth adjuster on Audi: 14 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code FV
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ 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. — Remove front seat .
- Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
- Depending on equipment version: Remove storage compartment .
- Depending on equipment version: Unplug electrical connector for heated seat extension.
- Set seat depth adjuster as far forwards as it will go.
- Squeeze retaining tabs (arrows) at trim (1) using pliers or release them using removal wedge3409.
- Detach trim from seat depth adjuster.
- Release retaining tabs (arrows) on mounting bracket at seat depth adjuster using removal wedge3409.
- At the same time pull off mounting bracket (1) upwards with padding and cover for seat depth adjuster.
- Disengage lugs (arrows) at seat depth adjuster (2) and fold up mounting bracket with padding and cover.
- Pull off mounting bracket (1) with padding and cover for seat depth adjuster at an angle (upwards and towards front).
- Unclip fastening strips (2) from fasteners (5).
- Disengage cover from tabs (4) on both sides.
- Pull padding (3) for seat depth adjuster off cover (1).
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