Renewing seat pan frame: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020)

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📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Move front seat to top position if possible. This reduces the spring force when removing and installing the seat height adjustment unit. — Move front seat as far towards front as it will go and to highest position; then lower it by one stroke of the lever.
2. Remove front seat .
3. Remove front seat backrest .
4. Remove seat pan cover and padding . [Note: Remove wiring and components and install them in new seat pan.]
5. Remove belt buckle (front) .

6. Remove seat height adjustment unit .
7. Equipment version with storage compartment: Remove storage compartment .
8. Remove seat rake adjuster (sports seat) .
9. Remove seat depth adjuster (sports seat) .
10. Detach electrical wiring harnesses and individual wires from seat pan.
11. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on 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.Observe all measures to be taken when installing the front seat . — Install all components and wires in new seat pan.

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