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Removing seat if seat longitudinal adjustment motor V288 is defective — AUDI

Removing seat if seat longitudinal adjustment motor V288 is defective on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 Procedure

Removing seat if
seat longitudinal adjustment motor
V288
is defective
Removing
Note
Removal is described for a driver's seat. The removal procedure is similar for the passenger's seat.
WARNING
Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
Move head restraint to lowest detent position.
Move seat to highest position.
If seat cannot be moved to highest position, upper frame of seat pan must be separated from lower frame
Chapter
.
Trim (sill side)
1
removed
Chapter
.
Remove bolts
3
for cross-piece
2
on both sides.
WARNING
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.
Unplug electrical connector at
seat longitudinal adjustment motor
V288
.
Move seat until bolts
4
(4x) are visible.
Remove spindle cover
Chapter
.
Remove bolts
4
.
With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
.
Unplug electrical connectors at connector point in floor
Chapter
.
Connect
airbag adapter
VAS 6281
to side airbag connector on seat
Chapter
.
Lift seat out of vehicle with the assistance of a second mechanic.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal; note the following:
If
seat longitudinal adjustment motor
V288
is defective, renew lower frame of seat pan including
seat longitudinal adjustment motor
V288
Chapter
.
WARNING
Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
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.
Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
Install seat before detaching
airbag adapter
VAS 6281
Chapter
.
Plug in connectors at connector point in floor
Chapter
.
Switch on ignition.
WARNING
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 system
Rep. gr.
27
.
Note
If the
airbag warning lamp
K75
indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.