Removing and installing seat position sensor - equipment version with seat occupied sensor for belt-fastened recognition — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016)

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• Leave connector (1) with wire and cable clip on upper seat pan frame.
• Leave connectors (2) and (6) with wires and wiring clips on upper seat pan frame.
• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) 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 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. — Switch on ignition.
2. With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
3. Remove front seat:
4. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
5. Remove bolt (3).

6. Disengage hook (arrow) of seat position sensor (2) from lower seat pan frame (1).
7. Open up corrugated tube and remove wire with connector for belt buckle (10-pin):
8. Unfasten cable ties/cable clips as far as electrical connector (1).
9. Unplug electrical connector (1). [Note: Leave connector (1) with wire and cable clip on upper seat pan frame.]
10. Detach seat position sensor with wires from lower seat pan frame.
11. Unfasten cable ties/cable clips as far as electrical connectors (2) and (6).
12. Unplug electrical connectors (2) and (6). [Note: Leave connectors (2) and (6) with wires and wiring clips on upper seat pan frame.]
13. Detach seat position sensor with wires from lower seat pan frame. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
14. ⚠ 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. — 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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