Removing and installing seat rake adjustment motor V243 / V244 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

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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.

📋 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 as far upwards 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. Screw 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.]
11. ⚠ 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.
12. Move seat downwards via seat rake adjuster and at the same time tighten bolt (6).

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