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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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• If seat cannot be moved to highest position, upper frame of seat pan must be separated from lower frame .
• 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 . — Move head restraint to lowest detent position.
2. Move seat to highest position.
3. If seat cannot be moved to highest position, upper frame of seat pan must be separated from lower frame .
4. Remove bolts (3) for cross-piece (2) on both sides.
5. ⚠ 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.

6. Move seat until bolts (4) (4x) are visible.
7. Remove spindle cover .
8. Remove bolts (4).
9. With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27.
10. Unplug electrical connectors at connector point in floor .
11. Connect airbag adapterVAS 6281 to side airbag connector on seat .
12. Lift seat out of vehicle with the assistance of a second mechanic.
13. If seat longitudinal adjustment motor V288 is defective, renew lower frame of seat pan including seat longitudinal adjustment motor V288.
14. ⚠ 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.Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly. — Install seat before detaching airbag adapterVAS 6281.
15. Plug in connectors at connector point in floor .
16. Switch on ignition.
17. ⚠ 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 system27. [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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