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Removing and installing storage compartment on front seat frame — AUDI

Removing and installing storage compartment on front seat frame on Audi: 12 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.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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  • Do not touch adhesive surfaces once backing film has been removed.

📋 Procedure

  1. Heat adhesion points (2) with hot air blowerV.A.G 1416.
  2. Using removal wedge3409, prise storage compartment on seat frame (1) off studs (3) in direction of (arrow A) and out of fasteners.
  3. Pull storage compartment on seat frame (1) off guide pins (4) in direction of (arrow B) and out of seat frame.
  4. Using removal wedge3409, prise storage compartment on seat frame (5) off studs (7) in direction of (arrow A) and out of fasteners.
  5. Pull storage compartment on seat frame (5) off guide pins (8) in direction of (arrow B) and out of seat frame.
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  1. Disconnect electrical connection (6) if fitted Electrical system96Cigarette lighter -U1- and 12V sockets -U5, U18, U19, U20-.
  2. Left storage compartment on seat frame is factory-fitted using double-sided adhesive tape.
  3. Remove existing adhesive residues from storage compartment.
  4. Thoroughly clean seat frame in assembly area of all dirt, grease, wax and other contaminants using adhesive remover D 002 000 10.
  5. Immediately prior to installing, apply double-sided adhesive tapeD 004400 to storage compartment.
  6. Do not touch adhesive surfaces once backing film has been removed.
  7. Install in reverse order of removal.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.