Removing seat in event of defective control unit or defective longitudinal adjustment motor — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bolts (3) (2x).
2. Fold seat forwards.
3. Remove bolts (1) (4x).
4. Unfasten wiring harness from motors and control unit.
5. Take backrest with seat pan out of vehicle. To do so, you will require the help of a second mechanic.

6. Unplug connector at seat longitudinal adjustment motor.
7. Use external power source to move seat longitudinal adjustment motor until concealed seat rail bolts become visible.
8. Remove bolts.
9. Remove control unit .
10. Unscrew bolts (4) (2x) at seat longitudinal adjustment motor.
11. Disengage seat longitudinal adjustment motor (2) from shafts (1) and (5).
12. Move both seat rails with a battery-operated screwdriver and long shaft (5) until concealed bolts become visible.
13. Remove bolts.
14. Renew seat base frame with seat longitudinal adjustment motor.

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