Renewing seat pan frame, seat with manual adjustment: Audi Q3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

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• Remove wiring and components and install in new seat pan frame.

📋 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 backrest .
4. Remove seat cover with padding: [Note: Remove wiring and components and install in new seat pan frame.]
5. Remove belt buckle (front) .

6. Remove seat height adjustment unit .
7. Remove mounting for drawer (standard seat) .
8. Remove storage compartment (sports seat) .
9. Remove seat rake adjuster (sports seat) .
10. Remove seat depth adjuster (sports seat) .
11. Detach electrical wiring harnesses and individual wires from seat pan frame.
12. ⚠ 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.Observe all measures to be taken when installing the front seat . — Install all components and wires in new seat pan frame.

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