Replacing seat upper frame: Audi A8 D3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove the seat .
2. Attach the holder for seat repairVAS 6136 to the engine and gearbox holderVAS 6095.
3. Attach the front seat to the holder for seat repairVAS 6136.
4. Remove the side trim on the sill panel side .
5. Remove the side trim on the tunnel side .

6. Remove the front trim .
7. Remove the holder for the seat side trim panels .
8. Remove the backrest .
9. Remove the seat pan cover and padding .
10. Remove the control unit .
11. Remove the connector point .
12. Remove the belt buckle .
13. Drill out the rivets (1) (4x).
14. Unscrew the bolts (2) (8x).
15. Unfasten the wiring harness and unplug the connectors from the seat pan and motors.
16. Replace the upper frame of the seat pan (5).
17. Install the upper frame of the seat pan (5) in the reverse order of removal.

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