Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding - standard seat/folding seat — AUDI
Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding - standard seat/folding seat on Audi: 11 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: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84
📋 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 backrest .
- Equipment version with front passenger seat with child seat anchor: Remove child seat anchor .
- Equipment version with drawer: Remove drawer .
- Equipment version with storage compartment: Remove storage compartment .
- Remove seat side trim (sill side) with bracket:
- Unplug electrical connectors and move clear.
- Disengage piping (1) of seat cover using front-end hook3370 (front and side sections) (arrow).
- Disengage piping (2) of seat cover using front-end hook3370 (rear section).
- Detach seat cover with padding from seat pan and at the same time move clear wiring harness for seat heating and seat occupied sensor (if fitted).
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