Removing and installing upper seat pan frame: Audi A6/A7 C7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Move front seat to top position if possible. This will reduce the spring force when removing and installing the torsion bar and minimise the risk of damage to the bolt fittings between the seat pan upper and lower frame. — Remove front seat .
2. Remove backrest .
3. Remove seat cover with padding .
4. Unplug electrical connector at seat longitudinal adjustment motor.
5. Unclip bracket for modular wire routing at lower seat pan frame.

6. Unbolt seat position sensor from lower frame .
7. Unplug electrical connector for belt buckle (front) .
8. Unclip electrical wiring from lower seat pan frame and move to one side.
9. ⚠ Risk of damage to threaded holes or bushes in pivot points (bolted connection between upper and lower frame).A second mechanic is required to take hold of the backrest and press the seat downwards slightly when removing the bolts listed below.Risk of damage to thread of bolt (3).Bolt for adjustment spindle has left-hand thread. — Remove bolt (3).
10. Remove bolts (2) and detach upper seat pan frame (1) from lower frame (4).
11. ⚠ Risk of damage to threaded holes or bushes in pivot points (bolted connection between upper and lower frame).A second mechanic is required to take hold of the backrest and press the seat downwards slightly when removing the bolts listed below.Risk of damage to thread of bolt (6).Bolt for adjustment spindle has left-hand thread. — Remove bolt (6).
12. Remove bolts (4).
13. Disengage retaining plate (3) at lower seat pan frame (arrow) and detach.
14. Remove bolts (1, 5) and detach upper seat pan frame (2) from lower frame (7).
15. Remove belt buckle (front) .
16. ⚠ Risk of damage to bushes (1) in pivot points (2) (bolted connection between upper and lower frame).The bushes cannot be renewed with the equipment available to workshops.The relevant components must be renewed if the bushes are damaged. — Remove bracket with seat and steering column adjustment control unit with memory J136/J521.
17. Equipment version with seat depth adjustment: Remove seat depth adjuster .
18. Equipment version with seat ventilation: Remove seat cushion fan .
19. Remove seat height adjustment motor V245/V246.
20. Remove seat rake adjustment motor V243/V244.
21. Detach electrical wiring harnesses and individual wires from upper seat pan frame.

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