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Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding, Transporter — AUDI

Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding, Transporter 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.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes SF, SG

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  • Instead of the 2 bolts 2 spreader rivets may be installed.
  • The clamping washers are damaged during removal and must be renewed.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition.
  2. Disconnect battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
  3. Remove bolts (4). [Note: Instead of the 2 bolts 2 spreader rivets may be installed.]
  4. Remove bolts (2).
  5. Lift up front seat padding until wiring harnesses are accessible.
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  1. Detach wiring harnesses from seat pan.
  2. If fitted, disconnect connector of seat heating (3).
  3. Remove front seat padding (1) from seat.
  4. Fold out seat padding.
  5. If fitted, disconnect connector.
  6. Using a small screwdriver, lever off clamping washers (1). [Note: The clamping washers are damaged during removal and must be renewed.]
  7. Remove washers (2).
  8. Push seat padding with retaining bracket (3) towards left (arrow), and remove it upwards.
  9. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.