Removing and installing seat rake adjustment motor: Audi Q5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

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• The bolt (6) can only be tightened to the specified torque when the seat is in the vehicle and is connected to the vehicle electrical system.
• 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. — Move front seat upwards as far as it will go.
2. Remove front seat .
3. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. Unplug electrical connector (3) at seat rake adjustment motor.
5. Use a screwdriver to remove stop ring (4) at spindle.

6. Hold spindle (8) with pliers (9) at location shown to prevent it from turning and unscrew bolt (6).
7. Unscrew bolt (1) and detach seat rake adjustment motor (2) from retainer.
8. Press lower and upper seat pan frames apart, swivel seat rake adjustment motor with spindle forwards and remove motor from spindle nut (5).
9. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for 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. — Screw drive spindle (8) as far as possible into spindle nut (5).
10. Screw bolt (6) into spindle by hand. [Note: The bolt (6) can only be tightened to the specified torque when the seat is in the vehicle and is connected to the vehicle electrical system.] [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
11. ⚠ When working on a vehicle with the ignition switched on or while the drive system is active, the engine can start unexpectedly and exhaust fumes can cause a health hazard in closed rooms. Moving parts can trap or draw in parts of the body and/or clothing (safety hazard). Before switching on the ignition, perform the following steps:Move selector lever to position PActivate parking brake Switch off ignition.Open bonnetConnect battery charger (e.g. VAS 5095A) to jump-start connections of 12 V electrical system. Switch on ignition. — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
12. Move seat downwards via seat rake adjuster and at the same time tighten bolt (6). [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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