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Seat Frames Audi A3 8P рестайлинг

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Scheme 1

Scheme 1: FRONT SEAT COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Front Seat Manual Seat, Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT MANUAL SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__front-manual-seat) Power Seat, Removing and Installing, refer to «POWER SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__power-seat) Remove the front seat if the motor for the seat forward/back adjustment is defective, refer to «FRONT SEAT WITH FAULTY FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT MOTOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__front-seat-with-faulty-forwardback-adjustment)
  2. Rear Seat Rail Cover Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT RAIL COVERS»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-rail-covers)
  3. Front Seat Rail Cover Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT RAIL COVERS»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-rail-covers)
  4. Bolt Quantity: 4 40 Nm
  5. Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Handle

FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR VAS 6136

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR VAS 6136

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
  1. Engine And Transmission Holder VAS 6095
  2. Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136
  1. Front seat removed from the vehicle.

Mount the VAS 6136 on the VAS 6095.

Attach the seat to the VAS 6136.

CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING

Disconnecting

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING
WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition off. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Release cover cap -1- in -direction of arrow-.

Remove the wiring bracket -3- upward from the connector station.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5

Note. The number of connectors may vary depending on equipment.

Disconnect seat operating electrical connector -2-.

WARNINGBefore handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Release clip in -direction of arrow- with a small screwdriver and disconnect side airbag electrical connector -1-.

Connect the VAS 6235 to the side airbag electrical connector on the seat. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING .

Note. Ensure airbag adapter engages correctly.

Connectors, connecting

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

The electrical connectors are connected in the following sequence, note the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING
  1. Airbag Adapter VAS 6235

Airbag connector, disconnecting

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition off. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

WARNINGBefore handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Connect the airbag connector -3- to the airbag adapter connector -4-.

Scheme 7

Scheme 7

If equipped, connect voltage supply connector for airbag adapter -2- to voltage supply connector for seat connector -2-.

WARNINGThe VAS 6235 must stay connected to seat until seat is installed again.

Note. Ensure airbag adapter engages correctly.

Airbag connector, connecting

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Airbag connectors are connected in the following sequence, note the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: SEAT ADJUSTMENT TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Backrest Adjusting Wheel Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST ADJUSTING WHEEL»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-adjusting-wheel)
  2. Sill Side Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «SILL SIDE TRIM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__sill-side-trim)
  3. Bolt 3.5 Nm
  4. Spreader Clip
  5. Tunnel Side Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «TUNNEL SIDE TRIM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__tunnel-side-trim)
  6. Bolt 2 Nm
  7. Bolt 3.5 Nm
  8. Retaining Bracket For side trim, door sill side Removing and Installing, refer to «SILL SIDE TRIM RETAINING BRACKET»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__sill-side-trim-retaining-bracket)
  9. Seat Height Adjustment Handle Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-height-adjustment-handle)

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: BACKREST COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Seat Pan
  2. Bolt Self-locking Replace 34 Nm Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
  3. Backrest Cover Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-cover)
  4. Spring Clamp With hooks
  5. Backrest Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest)
  6. Bolt Self-locking Replace 34 Nm Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: SPRING MAT COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Lower Center Pull-spring Different number of coils
  2. Upper Center Pull-spring Different number of coils
  3. Upper Pull-spring Different number of coils
  4. Right Clip For the spring mat
  5. Right Spacer
  6. Left Spacer
  7. Backrest Frame
  8. Left Clip For the spring mat
  9. Spring Mat Removing and Installing, refer to «SPRING MAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__spring-mat) Can be removed and installed with and without the pull-springs
  10. Lower Pull-spring Different number of coils

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT COMPONENT OVERVIEW, VERSION 1
  1. Four-way Lumbar Support With the lumbar support guide Removing and Installing, refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT, VERSION 1»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__four-way-lumbar-support-version-1)
  2. Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V129- Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V130- Cannot be replaced separately
  3. Clip
  4. Clip
  5. Rivet Rivet with VAS 5072
  6. Backrest Frame
  7. Rivet Rivet using V.A.G 1753A
  8. Rivet Rivet with VAS 5072
  9. Plastic Washer Insert between four-way lumbar support and backrest frame
  10. Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V125- Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V126- Cannot be replaced separately

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT COMPONENT OVERVIEW, VERSION 2
  1. Backrest Padding
  2. Four-way Lumbar Support Removing and Installing, refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT, VERSION 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__four-way-lumbar-support-version-2)
  3. Springs For attaching the four-way lumbar support in the backrest frame
  4. Four-way Lumbar Support Frame Removing and Installing, refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT, VERSION 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__four-way-lumbar-support-version-2)
  5. Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V125- Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V126- Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR, VERSION 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__lumbar-support-adjustment-motor-version-2)
  6. Assembly Safety Guard For centering four-way lumbar support with frame
  7. Rivet Rivet using V.A.G 1753 A
  8. Plastic Washer Insert between four-way lumbar support and backrest frame
  9. Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V129- Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V130- Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR, VERSION 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__lumbar-support-adjustment-motor-version-2)
  10. Fastening Strips On backrest cover

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: HEADREST COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Backrest Frame
  2. Headrest Guide without Release Button Always installed on right side of backrest Removing and Installing, refer to «HEADREST GUIDE»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__headrest-guide)
  3. Headrest Removing and Installing, refer to «HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__headrests-with-locking-mechanism)
  4. Headrest Guide with Release Button Always installed on left side of backrest Removing and Installing, refer to «HEADREST GUIDE»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__headrest-guide)

SEAT PAN AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT UNIT COMPONENT OVERVIEW

Note. Upper and lower seat pan frames must not be separated. If damaged, replace the entire seat pan.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: SEAT PAN AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT UNIT COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Bolt 4.5 Nm
  2. Actuating Lever For the seat height adjustment unit Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT UNIT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-height-adjustment-unit)
  3. Bolt 8 Nm
  4. Seat Height Adjustment Unit Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT UNIT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-height-adjustment-unit)
  5. Retaining Plate For the seat height adjustment unit Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT UNIT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-height-adjustment-unit)
  6. Nut Self-locking 12 Nm
  7. Bolt 8 Nm
  8. Seat Pan Do not separate the upper part of the seat pan frame form the from lower part of the seat pan frame Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT PAN»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-pan)
  9. Storage Compartment Bracket Removing and Installing, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH BRACKET»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__storage-compartment-with-bracket)
  10. Bolt 0.5 Nm
  11. Storage Compartment Removing and Installing, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH BRACKET»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__storage-compartment-with-bracket)
  12. Bolt 3.5 Nm

Scheme 15

Scheme 15: SILL SIDE TRIM, RETAINING BRACKET AND TUNNEL SIDE TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Sill Side Retaining Bracket Removing and Installing, refer to «SILL SIDE TRIM RETAINING BRACKET»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames)
  2. Bolt 3.5 Nm
  3. Seat
  4. Bolt 2 Nm
  5. Tunnel Side Trim Can only be replaced with seat removed Removing and Installing, refer to «TUNNEL SIDE TRIM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__tunnel-side-trim)
  6. Expanding Rivet
  7. Bolt 3.5 Nm
  8. Bolt Tightening specification: 0.5 Nm
  9. Seat Fore/Aft, Inclination, Height and Backrest Adjustment Switch Component overview, refer to «ADJUSTMENT SWITCH COMPONENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames)
  10. Bolt Tightening specification: 0.5 Nm
  11. Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch Component overview, refer to «ADJUSTMENT SWITCH COMPONENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames)
  12. Expanding Rivet
  13. Sill Side Trim Can be replaced with seat installed Removing and Installing, refer to «SILL SIDE TRIM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames)
  14. Backrest Adjustment Actuator Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-adjustment-actuator) Clipped onto switch
  15. Seat Forward/Back, Angle and Height Adjustment Actuator Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-adjustment-actuator) Clipped onto switch
  16. Bolt Tightening specification: 0.5 Nm

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: BACKREST COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Seat Pan
  2. Bolt Quantity: 2 Self-locking Replace 34 Nm Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
  3. Backrest Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames)
  4. Spring Clamp with hooks
  5. Backrest Cover Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-cover)
  6. Bracket For side trim, door sill side Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames)
  7. Bolt Quantity: 2 Self-locking Replace 34 Nm Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OVERVIEW
  1. Seat Inclination Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Angle Adjustment Motor -V243- Passenger Seat Angle Adjustment Motor -V244- Component overview, refer to «SEAT PAN AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS COMPONENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-pan-and-seat-adjustment-controls) Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-angle-adjustment-motor)
  2. Forward/Back Seat Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V28- Front Passenger Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V31- Component overview, refer to «SEAT PAN AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS COMPONENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-pan-and-seat-adjustment-controls) Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT MOTOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-forwardback-adjustment-motor)
  3. Backrest Adjustment Motor Driver Backrest Adjustment Motor -V45- Passenger Backrest Adjustment Motor -V46- Component overview, refer to «BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTOR COMPONENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-adjustment-motor)
  4. Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V129- Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V130- Component overview: version 1, refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT COMPONENT OVERVIEW, VERSION 1»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) , version 2 «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT COMPONENT OVERVIEW, VERSION 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) Removing and installing: version 1 refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT, VERSION 1»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__four-way-lumbar-support-version-1) , version 2 refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR, VERSION 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__lumbar-support-adjustment-motor-version-2)
  5. Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V125- Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V126- Component overview: version 1, refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT COMPONENT OVERVIEW, VERSION 1»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) , version 2 «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT COMPONENT OVERVIEW, VERSION 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) Removing and installing: version 1 refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT, VERSION 1»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__four-way-lumbar-support-version-1) , version 2 refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR, VERSION 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__lumbar-support-adjustment-motor-version-2)
  6. Seat Height Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Height Adjustment Motor -V245- Passenger Seat Height Adjustment Motor -V246- Component overview, refer to «SEAT PAN AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS COMPONENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-pan-and-seat-adjustment-controls) Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-height-adjustment-motor)
  7. Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch Driver Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch -E176- Front Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch -E177- Component overview, refer to «ADJUSTMENT SWITCH COMPONENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__lumbar-support-adjustment-switch)
  8. Backrest Adjustment Button Driver Backrest Adjustment Switch -E96- Front Passenger Backrest Adjustment Switch -E98- Component overview, refer to «ADJUSTMENT SWITCH COMPONENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-adjustment-switch)
  9. Seat Forward/Back, Angle And Height Adjustment Actuator Switches Driver Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Switch -E363- Driver Seat Angle Adjustment Switch -E222- Driver Height Adjustment Switch -E364- Front Passenger Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Switch -E64- Front Passenger Seat Angle Adjustment Motor -E334- Front Passenger Seat Height Adjustment Switch -E365- Component overview, refer to «ADJUSTMENT SWITCH COMPONENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-adjustment-switch)

SEAT PAN AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS COMPONENT OVERVIEW

Note. On power seats, the upper and lower seat pan frames can be separated and replaced individually. When removing the seat pan, make sure the bushings in the bearing points (upper and lower frame threaded connection) are not damaged. These bushing cannot be replaced with workshop materials.

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: SEAT PAN AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Bushing Inserted in all bracket locations Cannot be replaced with workshop materials
  2. Bolt Self-locking Replace 20 Nm Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
  3. Seat Inclination Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Angle Adjustment Motor -V243- Passenger Seat Angle Adjustment Motor -V244- Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-angle-adjustment-motor)
  4. Bolt 12 Nm
  5. Retaining Plate
  6. Bolt 12 Nm
  7. Bolt Self-locking Replace 28 Nm Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
  8. Bolt Self-locking Replace 28 Nm Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
  9. Seat Pan Upper Frame Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT PAN, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames)
  10. Toothed Segment For seat height adjustment Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER TOOTHED SEGMENT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-height-adjuster-toothed-segment)
  11. Bolt Self-locking Replace 28 Nm Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
  12. Forward/Back Seat Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V28- Front Passenger Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motor -V31- cannot be removed and installed with workshop equipment Stays on the seat pan lower frame -16- Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT MOTOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-forwardback-adjustment-motor)
  13. Seat Height Adjustment Motor Driver Seat Height Adjustment Motor -V245- Passenger Seat Height Adjustment Motor -V246- Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-height-adjustment-motor)
  14. Bolt 22 Nm
  15. Bolt replace 28 Nm
  16. Seat Pan Lower Frame Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT PAN, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames)

SEAT PAN, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING

Disassembling

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove front seat. Refer to POWER SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Remove the backrest. Refer to BACKREST .

Remove cover with seat pan upholstery. Refer to SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

Disconnect electrical connectors if necessary.

Replacing the Seat Pan Upper Frame

Remove wiring harnesses and individual wires from seat pan upper frame.

Continuation, Replacing Upper or Lower Frame

Scheme 19

Scheme 19

Remove bolts -1, 4, 5-.

Remove seat pan upper frame -2- upward from lower frame -3-.

Be careful of the bushings -1- in the bearing locations on the seat pan lower frame -2-.

Scheme 20

Scheme 20
CAUTIONDo not damage bushings -1- inserted in all bearing points when separating or disassembling upper and lower frame. The bushings cannot be replaced with workshop materials. If the bushings are damaged, replace the corresponding components.

Remove the seat height adjustment motor. Refer to SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR .

Remove the seat inclination adjustment motor. Refer to SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR .

Assembling

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

Assembling is performed in reverse sequence of removal, thereby noting the following

Install the seat height adjustment motor that was removed in the new seat pan lower frame. Refer to SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR .

Install the seat inclination adjustment motor that was removed in the new seat pan lower frame. Refer to SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR .

Do not damage the bushings -1- on the seat pan lower frame -2- during the remaining assembly steps.

CAUTIONThe bushings cannot be replaced with workshop materials. If the bushings are damaged, replace the corresponding components.
WARNINGBefore handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

Scheme 21

Scheme 21: BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTOR COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Spring Washer
  2. Backrest Frame
  3. Shaft For adjusting the backrest frame Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-adjustment-motor)
  4. Spring Washer
  5. Bolt 9 Nm
  6. Backrest Adjustment Motor Driver Backrest Adjustment Motor -V45- Passenger Backrest Adjustment Motor -V46- Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-adjustment-motor)

Scheme 22

Scheme 22: ADJUSTMENT SWITCH COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Sill Side Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «SILL SIDE TRIM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames)
  2. Bolt 0.5 Nm
  3. Seat Fore/Aft, Inclination, Height And Backrest Adjustment Switch Driver seat forward/back adjustment switch -E363- Driver seat angle adjustment switch -E222- Driver height adjustment switch -E364- Front passenger seat forward/back adjustment switch -E64- Front passenger seat angle adjustment motor -E334- Front passenger seat height adjustment switch -E365- Front passenger backrest adjustment switch -E98- Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-adjustment-switch) Are installed in one housing and cannot be replaced individually
  4. Bolt 0.5 Nm
  5. Bolt Quantity: 2 0.5 Nm
  6. Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch Driver Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch -E176- Front Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch -E177- Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__lumbar-support-adjustment-switch) Switch and actuator cannot be disconnected and replaced separately
  7. Backrest Adjustment Actuator Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-adjustment-actuator) Clipped onto switch
  8. Seat Forward/Back, Angle And Height Adjustment Actuator Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-adjustment-actuator) Clipped onto switch

CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Loosen seat mounting bolts. Refer to SEAT .

Tip front seat back.

Release cover cap -1- in -direction of arrow-.

Remove wiring bracket -3-.

Release clip in -direction of arrow- with a small screwdriver and disconnect electrical connector -1- with side airbag terminal resistance.

Note. The terminal resistance for the side airbag is a component of the wiring harness.

Press in tab on connector for heated seat -2- on tunnel side and disconnect connector for heated seat.

Country versions of seat belt fasten sensor: Press the tab on the seat belt fasten sensor connector on the tunnel side and disconnect the seat belt fasten sensor connector.

Scheme 23

Scheme 23: BACKREST LOCK ACTUATING LINK COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Backrest Lock Actuating Link Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST LOCK ACTUATING LINK»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-lock-actuating-link)
  2. Actuating Link Adjuster Left
  3. Bolt 2.5 Nm Insert with locking compound; locking compound
  4. Left Release Lever Cover
  5. Edge Protection
  6. Bolt 2.5 Nm Insert with locking compound; locking compound
  7. Right Release Lever Cover
  8. Edge Protection
  9. Right Backrest Lock Release Lever Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST LOCK ACTUATING LINK»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-lock-actuating-link)
  10. Plastic Disc For release lever
  11. Right Release Lever Mount
  12. Left Release Lever Mount
  13. Backrest Frame
  14. Backrest Frame Mount
  15. Bolt 22 Nm Insert with locking compound; locking compound.
  16. Pop Rivet ø 6 mm (steel)
  17. Plastic Washer for release lever
  18. Left Backrest Lock Release Lever Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST LOCK ACTUATING LINK»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-lock-actuating-link)
  19. Actuating Link Adjuster Right

Scheme 24

Scheme 24: BACKREST LOCK ACTUATING LINK, ADJUSTING
  1. Backrest cover removed.

When operating one of the two backrest lock release levers, release pins on left and right of seat frame must be operated at the same time.

Operate backrest lock release lever

  1. Left and right release pins must be operated at the same time.

Release backrest lock release lever

  1. The actuating links must engage the release pins on the backrest hinge as far as stop.
  2. The actuating links must then be relieved.

If necessary, rotate -arrows- adjusters -1 and 2- on actuating links accordingly.

Scheme 25

Scheme 25: LEFT 1/3 AND RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST WITHOUT CENTER ARMREST COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Right Mount
  2. Right Latch Removing and Installing, refer to «LOCK»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__lock)
  3. Center Bracket
  4. Clamp
  5. Cover
  6. Bolt 15 Nm
  7. Left Mount
  8. Left Pivot Pin
  9. Left Latch Removing and Installing, refer to «LOCK»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__lock)
  10. Left 1/3 Backrest Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT 1/3 OR RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__left-13-or-right-23-backrest)
  11. 2/3 Right Backrest Without center armrest Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT 1/3 OR RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__left-13-or-right-23-backrest)
  12. Right Pivot Pin

Scheme 26

Scheme 26: RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST WITH CENTER ARMREST COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Cup Holder In the center armrest Removing and Installing, refer to «CUPHOLDER»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__cupholder)
  2. Center Armrest Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__center-armrest)
  3. Belt Latch
  4. Mount For backrest
  5. Bolt 55 Nm
  6. Rear Three-Point Seat Belt
  7. Backrest Latch Removing and Installing, refer to «LOCK»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__lock)
  8. Bolt 12 Nm
  9. Latch Trim For backrest latch Removing and Installing, refer to «LATCH TRIM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__latch-trim)
  10. Headrest Guide
  11. Headrest Guide With release button
  12. Belt Webbing Guide For three-point seat belt Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT BELT GUIDE»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__seat-belt-guide)
  13. Cover Frame cannot be removed without destroying
  14. 2/3 Right Backrest Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT 1/3 OR RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__left-13-or-right-23-backrest)
  15. Foam Wedge
  16. Cover and Upholstery
  17. Pass-through Removing and Installing, refer to «PASS-THROUGH»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__pass-through)
  18. 10 Nm With plastic ring Cannot be replaced separately
  19. Internal Upholstery For center armrest Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER ARMREST INTERNAL UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__center-armrest-internal-upholstery)

FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095
  2. Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136
  1. Front seat removed from the vehicle.

Mount the VAS 6136 on the VAS 6095.

Attach the seat to the VAS 6136.

FRONT MANUAL SEAT

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition off. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Bring headrest into lowest lock position.

Pull the handle for the forward/back adjustment -2- and move the seat -4- all the way back.

Scheme 27

Scheme 27

Remove the front screws -1- and -3-.

Pull the handle for the seat forward/back adjustment and move the seat all the way forward.

Remove the rear screws -5- and -6-.

Tip seat backward.

WARNINGBefore handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Disconnect the electrical connectors at the connector station in the floor. Refer to CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Connect the VAS 6235 to the side airbag electrical connector on the seat. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING .

Raise the seat with a 2nd technician and remove it from the vehicle.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Remove VAS 6235 only after installing seat. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING .

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

Connect the connector to the couplings on the connector station in the floor. Refer to CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

SEAT RAIL COVERS

Removing

Remove the front seat bolts

  1. Front seat (mechanically adjustable), refer to «FRONT MANUAL SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__front-manual-seat)
  2. Power front seat, refer to «POWER SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__power-seat)

Note. The electrical connectors for the front seat must not be loosened.

Front Seat Rail Cover

Scheme 28

Scheme 28

Tilt the seat as far as possible to the back.

Carefully lift the securing clip -2- -arrow A-.

Remove the seat rail cover -3- from the seat rail guide -1- -arrow B-.

Rear Seat Rail Cover

Scheme 29

Scheme 29

Tilt the seat as far as possible forward.

Carefully press the safety clip -1- down.

Remove the seat rail cover -3- from the seat rail guide -2- -arrow-.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

BACKREST ADJUSTING WHEEL

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 30

Scheme 30: BACKREST ADJUSTING WHEEL
  1. Assembly tool 3399

Removing

Scheme 31

Scheme 31

Turn the backrest adjustment wheel -1- until a locking mechanism is visible from behind -arrow A-. It may be necessary to use a flashlight.

Hook in 3399 -item 2- and pry in -direction of arrow B-.

Turn backrest adjustment wheel -1- about 120° more.

Hook in 3399 -item 2- again and pry in -direction of arrow B-.

Remove backrest adjustment wheel -1-.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Hand wheel must be pressed on until it audibly engages.

Note. If the hand wheel for backrest adjustment sits loosely on the adjustment shaft, the hand wheel for backrest adjustment must be replaced.

SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE

Removing

Scheme 32

Scheme 32: SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE

Remove the front seat bolts and tilt the seat as far back as possible.

Note. The electrical connectors for the front seat must not be loosened.

Push seat height adjustment handle down and hold in this position.

Using a narrow screwdriver, press clips -1- inward -arrow A- and remove seat height adjustment handle -2- from lever -arrow B-.

Installation

Scheme 33

Scheme 33

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the clip springs -2- (quantity: 2) -3- are positioned on outside of lever -1-.

SILL SIDE TRIM

Removing

Scheme 34

Scheme 34: SILL SIDE TRIM

Remove backrest adjustment wheel. Refer to BACKREST ADJUSTING WHEEL .

Remove seat height adjustment handle. Refer to SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE .

Open the storage compartment -1-.

Push the stop for the opening -3- to the side and move the storage compartment all the way down.

Disconnect the storage compartment pivot, while doing this, carefully push the bracket -2- slightly to the side -arrow A-.

Pull the storage compartment forward and out -arrow B-.

Remove the bolts -2- and -3- on the side trim on the door sill side.

Scheme 35

Scheme 35

Note. Ignore -item 1- and the -arrows-.

Remove the backrest cover -1- on the trim -2- -arrow-.

Scheme 36

Scheme 36

Remove expanding clip -1-, press clamping pin through to the inside.

Scheme 37

Scheme 37

Open the clips -3- -arrow A-.

Remove the trim -2- -arrows B-.

If applicable, disconnect the lumbar support electrical connector.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

SILL SIDE TRIM RETAINING BRACKET

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition off. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Remove front seat. Refer to FRONT MANUAL SEAT .

Remove the storage compartment bracket. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH BRACKET .

Remove side trim on sill side. Refer to SILL SIDE TRIM .

Remove bolts -1- and -2-.

Scheme 38

Scheme 38

Remove retaining bracket -3-.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

TUNNEL SIDE TRIM

Note. Removal and Installation can only be done with the seat removed.

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Bring seat as far up as possible.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched off. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Remove front seat

  1. Manual seat, refer to «FRONT MANUAL SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__front-manual-seat)
  2. Power seat, refer to «POWER SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__power-seat)

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Move the seat rail all the way to the front so that the bolt for the seat belt latch is accessible.

If applicable, free up the electrical wire -2-.

Scheme 39

Scheme 39

Remove bolt -arrow-.

Remove the seat belt latch -1-.

Note. The electrical wire remains connected.

Unclip backrest cover -4-.

Scheme 40

Scheme 40

Remove expanding clip -3-, press clamping pin through to the inside.

Remove the bolt -2-.

Remove the trim -1- in -direction of arrow-.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

Install the seat belt latch.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again..

BACKREST COVER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 41

Scheme 41: BACKREST COVER
  1. Pry Lever 80 - 200

Removing

Scheme 42

Scheme 42

Release the spring clamps for the backrest cover -1- using the 80 - 200 up to the first retainer -arrows A-.

Note. The spring clamps (with hooks) can be removed only up to the first retainer.

In order to remove the spring clamps (with hooks) -2-, push the backrest cover in -direction of arrow B-.

Pull the backrest cover -1- upward slightly and then swivel it to the rear -arrows-.

Scheme 43

Scheme 43
  1. When doing this, the guide tabs -2- and -3- are disconnected from the backrest frame.

Remove backrest cover.

Installation

Scheme 44

Scheme 44

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Note. Replace damaged spring clamps.

Guide the spring clamps (with hooks) -3- into the guides -1- on the backrest cover -2- in -direction of arrow-.

BACKREST

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 45

Scheme 45: BACKREST
  1. Airbag Adapter VAS 6281

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove front seat. Refer to FRONT MANUAL SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Remove side trim on sill side. Refer to SILL SIDE TRIM .

Remove side trim on tunnel side. Refer to TUNNEL SIDE TRIM .

Remove backrest cover panel. Refer to BACKREST COVER .

Scheme 46

Scheme 46

Disconnect the rubber strap -2- on the cloth strip -1- on the seat pan.

Disconnect the left and right rubber straps -1- and -2-.

Scheme 47

Scheme 47

Where applicable, disconnect the electrical connector for the seat heating.

If applicable, connect the VAS 6281 -item 2- to the side airbag electrical connector -1-.

Scheme 48

Scheme 48

Free up the electrical wiring harness on the seat pan.

Remove the left and right bolts -arrows-.

Scheme 49

Scheme 49

Tip backrest -1- forward onto seat pan -2-.

Press the upholstery to the side and carefully remove the side airbag wire and, if necessary, all additional wires (depending on optional equipment) on the seat pan.

Remove backrest.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Threaded bolt holes -arrows- must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter).

Replace the bolts each time they are removed.

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

SPRING MAT

Note. Removal and installation is the same on the driver and passenger seat.

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove front seat. Refer to FRONT MANUAL SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Remove backrest cover panel. Refer to BACKREST COVER .

Remove cover with upholstery. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

Disengage the pull-springs -3- on the backrest frame -1-.

Scheme 50

Scheme 50

Note. The pull-springs -3- can also stay engaged in the backrest frame -1- and the spring mat -2- can be disengaged directly at the pull-springs.

Remove the left and right spacers on the back side.

Scheme 51

Scheme 51

Swivel the spring mat -1- upward -arrow-, when doing this, the spring mat will be pushed out of the clips -2-.

Remove the spring mat form the backrest frame -1-.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Make sure the correct pull-spring (number of coils) is engaged at the location determined.

Further installation is performed in reverse sequence of removal, but observe the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT, VERSION 1

Note. Removal and installation is the same on the driver and passenger seat.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 52

Scheme 52: FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT, VERSION 1

Scheme 53

Scheme 53
  1. Special Pop Rivet Pliers V.A.G 1753A
  2. Pop Rivet Pliers VAS 5072
  3. Drill
  4. Drill bit ø 7 mm
  5. Protective eyewear

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove front seat

  1. Manual seat, refer to «FRONT MANUAL SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__front-manual-seat)
  2. Power seat, refer to «POWER SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__power-seat)

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136, refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Remove backrest cover panel, refer to BACKREST COVER .

Remove cover with upholstery, refer to BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

Remove the rear rivet -2- on the backrest frame -1-.

Scheme 54

Scheme 54

Remove the side rivets -6- on the backrest frame.

Scheme 55

Scheme 55

Disconnect the bracket -3- for the four-way lumbar support -4- with the upper clips -2- from the backrest frame.

Disconnect the electrical connectors to the motors -1- and -5- for the lumbar support adjustment.

Remove the four-way lumbar support.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Before securing rivet -4-, a plastic washer -2- must be placed between four-way lumbar support -1- and backrest frame -3-.

Scheme 56

Scheme 56

Further installation is performed in reverse sequence of removal, but observe the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on, refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT, VERSION 2

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Special Pop Rivet Pliers V.A.G 1753A
  2. Drill
  3. Drill bit ø 7 mm
  4. Protective eyewear

Removing

Scheme 57

Scheme 57

Remove backrest cover panel. Refer to BACKREST COVER .

Pry out peripheral fastening strips with a screwdriver.

Insert foil between upholstery and backrest frame to protect against metal particles.

Drill out rivet -1-.

Disconnect the frame for the upper left and right four-way lumbar support -5- on the springs -arrows-.

Disconnect the electrical connectors -2- and -6- on the motors for the lumbar support adjustment.

Disconnect Velcro connector between four-way lumber support -3- and backrest upholstery -4-.

Remove four-way lumbar support.

Installation

Scheme 58

Scheme 58

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following

Lay plastic film -1- over Velcro strips -2- on four-way lumbar support. Secure the plastic sheet on the four-way lumbar support.

Make sure the four-way lumbar support is attached to four-way lumbar support frame with assembly fastener -3- or a suitable pin.

Position lumbar support frame behind backrest and engage lumbar support frame at top left and right in mounts on frame.

Rivet the lower frame for the four-way lumbar support to the backrest frame.

Scheme 59

Scheme 59

Before securing rivet -4-, a plastic washer -1- must be placed between four-way lumbar support -2- and backrest frame -3-.

Remove plastic film between backrest padding and four-way lumbar support.

Press four-way lumbar support Velcro fastener onto backrest padding to secure.

Connect electrical connectors to lumbar support adjustment motors.

LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR, VERSION 2

Removing

Scheme 60

Scheme 60: LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR, VERSION 2

Note. When replacing the lumbar support adjustment motor, the four-way lumbar support must not be at an end position.

Remove backrest cover panel. Refer to BACKREST COVER .

Disconnect the connector -1-.

Disengage retaining bracket -2- using a screwdriver and remove actuator -3- upward.

Installation

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following

  1. The lumbar support adjustment motor can be installed in one position only.

HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM

Removing

Scheme 61

Scheme 61: HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM

Push release button -2- in -direction of arrow A- and pull headrest -1- upward as far as possible -arrow B-, keep release button pushed while doing so.

Press release button -2- on headrest -1- until stop -arrow-.

Scheme 62

Scheme 62

Slide headrest down completely on rods, release button on headrest must be kept pressed while doing so.

Remove headrest completely from headrest guides.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

SEAT PAN

Note. Removal and installation is the same on the driver and passenger seat.

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove the seat. Refer to FRONT MANUAL SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Remove the backrest. Refer to BACKREST .

Remove cover with upholstery from seat pan. Refer to SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

Remove the seat height adjustment unit. Refer to SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT UNIT .

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Install removed cover with upholstery in new seat pan.

Further installation is performed in reverse sequence of removal, but observe the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT UNIT

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove the seat. Refer to FRONT MANUAL SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Remove side trim on sill side. Refer to SILL SIDE TRIM .

Remove nut -5-.

Scheme 63

Scheme 63

Remove bolts -2, 3, 6-.

Remove seat height adjustment unit -1- and retaining plate -4-.

Note. If the seat height adjustment unit is being exchanged, remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the lever -7-.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH BRACKET

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove the seat. Refer to FRONT MANUAL SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136.

Open the storage compartment -1-.

Push the opening stop -3- to the side and open the storage compartment all the way.

Disconnect the storage compartment pivot, while doing this, carefully push the bracket -2- slightly to the side -arrow A-.

Pull the storage compartment forward and out -arrow B-.

Remove the bolts -2- and -3- on the side trim on the door sill side.

Remove the bolts -arrows- and the bracket -1-.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

POWER SEAT

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

Bring headrest into lowest lock position.

Operate the seat forward/back adjustment and move the seat -4- all the way to the rear.

Remove the front screws -1- and -3-.

Operate seat fore and aft adjustment and guide seat as far forward as possible.

Remove the rear screws -5- and -6-.

Note. Ignore -2-.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched off. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

WARNINGBefore handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Disconnect the electrical connectors at the connector station in the floor. Refer to CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Connect the VAS 6235 to the side airbag electrical connector on the seat. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING .

Raise the seat with a 2nd technician and remove it from the vehicle.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Remove VAS 6235 only after installing seat. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING .

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

Connect the connector to the couplings on the connector station in the floor. Refer to CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

FRONT SEAT WITH FAULTY FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT MOTOR

Removing

Scheme 64

Scheme 64: FRONT SEAT WITH FAULTY FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT MOTOR

Note. Removing the driver seat is described. Removing the passenger seat is identical.

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

Bring headrest into lowest lock position.

Move the seat as far up as possible.

The seat cannot be moved as far up as possible, disconnect the upper frame from the seat pan lower frame. Refer to SEAT PAN, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING .

  1. The sill side trim -1- is removed. Refer to «SILL SIDE TRIM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) .

Remove the bolts -3- for the cross bar -2- on both sides.

Disconnect the electrical connector on the seat forward/back adjustment motor.

Move seat until bolts -4- (quantity: 4) are visible.

Remove the bolts -4-.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition off. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

WARNINGBefore handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Disconnect the electrical connectors at the connector station in the floor. Refer to CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Connect the VAS 6235 to the side airbag electrical connector on the seat. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING .

Raise the seat with a 2nd technician and remove it from the vehicle.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

If the forward/back adjustment motor is motor: Install la new lower seat pan frame with forward/back motor. Refer to SEAT PAN, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING .

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Remove VAS 6235 only after installing seat. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING .

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

Connect the connector to the couplings on the connector station in the floor. Refer to CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

Removing and installing for the mechanically adjustable front seat. Removing and installing a power front seat is identical.

Note. The sill side trim panel can only be removed and installed with the seat installed. Removal and installation is the same on the driver and passenger seat.

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

Bring seat as far up as possible.

Remove the backrest cover -1- on the trim -2- -arrow-.

Remove expanding clip -3-, press clamping pin through to the inside.

Scheme 65

Scheme 65

Open the clips -1- -arrow A-.

Pull the trim -2- as far up from the retaining bracket -arrows B-, as the electrical wires allow.

Disconnect the electrical connector -3- on the lumbar support adjustment switch -2-.

Scheme 66

Scheme 66

Disconnect the electrical connectors -4- and -5- from the seat fore/aft, inclination, height and backrest adjustment switch housing -1-.

Remove the sill side trim.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the sill side trim is engaged correctly on retaining bracket and lock clips are closed.

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

Removing

Scheme 67

Scheme 67: SILL SIDE TRIM RETAINING BRACKET

Remove the sill side trim. Refer to SILL SIDE TRIM .

Disconnect the rubber cable -4- for the backrest cover.

Disconnect the cable ties -1-.

Remove the screws -2, 3 and 5-.

Remove the retaining bracket -6- for the sill side trim.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

Removing and installing for the mechanically adjustable front seat. Removing and installing a power front seat is identical.

Removing and installing for the mechanically adjustable front seat. Removing and installing a power front seat is identical.

Note. Removal and installation is described for the driver seat. Removing and installing the passenger seat is identical.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Airbag Adapter VAS 6281

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove front seat. Refer to POWER SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Remove side trim on sill side. Refer to SILL SIDE TRIM .

Remove side trim on tunnel side. Refer to TUNNEL SIDE TRIM .

Disconnect the rubber strap -2- on the cloth strip -1- on the seat pan.

Disconnect the left and right rubber straps -1- and -2-.

Where applicable, disconnect the electrical connector for the seat heating.

If applicable, connect the VAS 6281 -item 2- to the side airbag electrical connector -1-.

Free up the electrical wiring harness on the seat pan.

Remove the left and right bolts -arrows-.

Scheme 68

Scheme 68

Remove the bracket -3- on the outer side of the backrest.

Tip backrest -2- forward onto seat pan -1-.

Press the upholstery to the side and carefully remove the side airbag wire and, if necessary, all additional wires (depending on optional equipment) on the seat pan.

Remove backrest.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Threaded bolt holes -arrows- must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter).

Replace the bolts each time they are removed.

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

The removing and installing is described for the mechanically adjustable front power seat. It is identical for the adjustable front power seat.

The removing and installing is described for the mechanically adjustable front power seat. It is identical for the adjustable front power seat.

The removing and installing is described for the mechanically adjustable front power seat. It is identical for the adjustable front power seat.

Disassembling

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove front seat. Refer to POWER SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Remove the backrest. Refer to BACKREST .

Remove cover with seat pan upholstery. Refer to SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

Disconnect electrical connectors if necessary.

Replacing the Seat Pan Upper Frame

Remove wiring harnesses and individual wires from seat pan upper frame.

Continuation, Replacing Upper or Lower Frame

Remove bolts -1, 4, 5-.

Remove seat pan upper frame -2- upward from lower frame -3-.

Be careful of the bushings -1- in the bearing locations on the seat pan lower frame -2-.

CAUTIONDo not damage bushings -1- inserted in all bearing points when separating or disassembling upper and lower frame. The bushings cannot be replaced with workshop materials. If the bushings are damaged, replace the corresponding components.

Remove the seat height adjustment motor. Refer to SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR .

Remove the seat inclination adjustment motor. Refer to SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR .

Assembling

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

Assembling is performed in reverse sequence of removal, thereby noting the following

Install the seat height adjustment motor that was removed in the new seat pan lower frame. Refer to SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR .

Install the seat inclination adjustment motor that was removed in the new seat pan lower frame. Refer to SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR .

Do not damage the bushings -1- on the seat pan lower frame -2- during the remaining assembly steps.

CAUTIONThe bushings cannot be replaced with workshop materials. If the bushings are damaged, replace the corresponding components.
WARNINGBefore handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove the seat. Refer to POWER SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Remove bolts -arrows-.

Scheme 69

Scheme 69

Remove the retaining plate -4-.

Remove the bolt -2-.

Disconnect electrical harness connector -3-.

Remove the seat angle adjustment motor -1-.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

SEAT FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT MOTOR

Note. If motor is faulty, lower seat pan frame must be replaced.

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove the seat. Refer to POWER SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Separate the seat pan upper frame from the lower frame. Refer to SEAT PAN, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING .

Note. The inclination adjustment motor and height adjustment motor must be installed in the new seat pan lower frame.

Remove the inclination adjustment motor -1-. Refer to SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR .

Scheme 70

Scheme 70

Remove the height adjustment motor -3-. Refer to SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR .

2 - Seat forward/back adjustment motor

4 - Seat pan lower frame

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Install the height adjustment motor -3- that was removed in the new seat pan lower frame -4-.

Install the inclination adjustment motor -1- that was removed in the new seat pan lower frame.

Further installation is performed in reverse sequence of removal, but observe the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove the seat. Refer to POWER SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Remove side trim on sill side. Refer to SILL SIDE TRIM .

Remove side trim on tunnel side. Refer to TUNNEL SIDE TRIM .

Remove the backrest. Refer to BACKREST .

Disconnect the electrical connector -4- on the seat height adjustment motor -2-.

Scheme 71

Scheme 71

Disconnect seat pan upper frame -1- from lower frame -3-.

Remove seat pan upper frame with cover and upholstery from lower frame.

Remove the bolts -2-.

Scheme 72

Scheme 72

Pull the height adjustment motor -1- toward the center of the seat and remove from the seat pan lower frame -3-.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Make sure the clip -arrow A- and plastic toothed segment collar -2- and the locking pins -B arrows- are inserted correctly in the holes on the fitting -1-.

Scheme 73

Scheme 73

Make sure the plastic toothed segment is clipped to the fitting correctly.

  1. The plastic toothed segment collar -arrow C- must lie evenly on the fitting.

Make sure the locking pins -A arrows- are inserted correctly in the holes -B arrows- on the link plate -1-.

Scheme 74

Scheme 74

Further installation is performed in reverse sequence of removal, but observe the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER TOOTHED SEGMENT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 75

Scheme 75: SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER TOOTHED SEGMENT
  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove the seat height adjustment motor. Refer to SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR .

Using 3409, unclip plastic toothed segment -2- from fitting -1-.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Clip plastic toothed segment -2- into fitting -1-.

Make sure the clip -arrow A- and plastic toothed segment collar and the locking pins -B arrows- are inserted correctly in the holes on the fitting -1-.

Make sure the plastic toothed segment is clipped to the fitting correctly.

  1. The plastic toothed segment collar -arrow C- must lie evenly on the fitting.

Make sure the locking pins -A arrows- are inserted correctly in the holes -B arrows- on the link plate -1-.

Further installation is performed in reverse sequence of removal, but observe the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTOR

Removing

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Remove the backrest. Refer to BACKREST .

Remove backrest cover panel. Refer to BACKREST COVER .

Remove cover with upholstery. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

Pry off the spring washer -1- on the side of the backrest adjustment motor using a screwdriver.

Scheme 76

Scheme 76

Remove the bolt -2-.

Remove the shaft -5- out the backrest frame far enough -arrow- until the backrest adjustment motor -3- is comes out.

Disconnect electrical harness connector -4-.

Remove the backrest adjustment motor.

Installation

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Slide shaft -5- through backrest adjustment motor and backrest frame.

Secure the backrest adjustment motor -3- with the bolt -2-.

Place the backrest frame to the side.

Place a wood block under the shaft -5- on the opposite side of the backrest adjustment motor.

Drive the spring washer -1- onto the shaft using a socket insert (11 mm).

Further installation is performed in reverse sequence of removal, but observe the following

Note. Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

WARNINGConnect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Note. Removal and installation is the same on the driver and passenger seat.

Removing

Scheme 77

Scheme 77: LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Remove side trim on sill side. Refer to SILL SIDE TRIM .

Remove bolts -arrows-.

Remove the lumbar support adjustment switch -1- from the sill side trim.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR

Note. The seat adjustment actuator can be removed and installed with the seat installed. Removal and installation is the same on the driver and passenger seat.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 78

Scheme 78

Using the 3409, pry the actuator -1- out of the retainer on the seat forward/back, angle and height adjustment switch.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the actuator engages correctly with the switch.

BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR

Note. The backrest adjustment actuator can be removed and installed with the seat installed. Removal and installation is the same on the driver and passenger seat.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 79

Scheme 79

Using the 3409, pry the actuator -1- out of the retainer on the backrest adjustment switch.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the actuator engages correctly with the switch.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Removing

Scheme 80

Scheme 80: SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

Remove side trim on sill side. Refer to SILL SIDE TRIM .

Remove the seat adjustment actuator. Refer to SEAT ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR .

Remove the backrest adjustment actuator. Refer to BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR .

Remove bolts -arrows-.

Remove the switch -1- for the seat forward/back, angle, height and backrest adjustment.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

Mounting the seat on the Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136 is described for the mechanically adjustable front seat.

Note. The S3 bucket seat does not have a side airbag. Therefore the electrical connector for the side airbag is provided in the vehicle wiring harness with a terminal resistance. The terminal resistance is a component of the wiring harness.

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Scheme 81

Scheme 81
  1. Front Seat Removing -- Push front seat -1- fully upward and to the rear. -- Remove front bolts -3- (quantity: 2). -- Move seat forward. -- Remove rear bolts -4- (quantity: 2). -- Tip front seat -1- back. -- Disconnect electrical harness connectors. Refer to «CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__connectors-disconnecting) . -- Remove seat. Installation To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.
  2. Seat Rail Covers Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT RAIL COVERS»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames)
  3. Front Bolts Quantity: 2 50 Nm
  4. Rear Bolts Quantity: 2 50 Nm

Removing

Remove the seat, refer to SEAT .

Front Seat Rail Cover

Scheme 82

Scheme 82: SEAT RAIL COVERS

Carefully release retaining bracket in -direction of arrow A- and remove seat rail cover -1- -arrow B-.

Rear Seat Rail Cover

Scheme 83

Scheme 83

Carefully release retaining tab -1-.

Then remove seat rail cover -2- in -direction of arrow-.

Installation

Seat rail cover must be removed until it audibly engages.

SIDE TRIM

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Scheme 84

Scheme 84
  1. Bolt 1.2 Nm
  2. Sill Side Trim Removing -- Remove the seat. Refer to «SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) . -- Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to «FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__front-seat-installing-on-vas-6136) . -- Remove backrest adjustment hand wheel -5-. -- Remove seat height adjustment handle -7-. Refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) . -- Remove expanding clip -6-, press clamping pin through to the inside. -- Remove mounting bolt -1-. -- Remove side panel -2- at lower edge from retaining bracket on seat. -- Swing side panel upward at front edge. -- Remove side panel to side. -- Pull tab at rear of side panel out under backrest trim. Installation To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.
  3. Tunnel Side Trim Removing -- Remove the seat. Refer to «SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) . -- Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to «FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__front-seat-installing-on-vas-6136) . -- Remove expanding clip -4-, press clamping pin through to the inside. -- Disengage retaining detent at rear side of side panel on tunnel side. -- Remove the trim. Installation To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.
  4. Spreader Clip
  5. Hand Wheel for Backrest Adjustment Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST ADJUSTMENT HAND WHEEL»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-adjustment-hand-wheel)
  6. Spreader Clip
  7. Seat Height Adjustment Handle Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames)

BACKREST ADJUSTMENT HAND WHEEL

Removing

Scheme 85

Scheme 85: BACKREST ADJUSTMENT HAND WHEEL

Press side panel -2- lightly in direction of backrest.

Slightly lift and disengage retaining detent -1- using a screwdriver.

Turn backrest adjustment hand wheel -3- and disengage another retaining detent.

Remove hand wheel for backrest adjustment.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Hand wheel must be pressed on until it audibly engages.

Note. If the hand wheel for backrest adjustment sits loosely on the adjustment shaft, the hand wheel for backrest adjustment must be replaced.

Removing

Scheme 86

Scheme 86: SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE

Pull seat height adjustment handle up and hold in this position.

Using a narrow screwdriver, press clips -1- inward -arrow A- and remove seat height adjustment handle -2- from lever -arrow B-.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the clip springs -2- (quantity: 2) -3- are positioned on outside of lever -1-.

FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN

WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Scheme 87

Scheme 87
  1. Bolt 24 Nm Insert with locking compound; locking compound.
  2. Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Handle remove to remove from operating rod.
  3. Bolt 24 Nm Insert with locking compound; locking compound
  4. Electrical Wiring For seat heating
  5. Seat Pan Removing -- Remove the seat. Refer to «SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames). -- Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to «FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__front-seat-installing-on-vas-6136). -- Remove side trim on sill side. Refer to «SIDE TRIM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__side-trim). -- Remove side trim on tunnel side. Refer to «SIDE TRIM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__side-trim). -- Disconnect seat heater connector. (Scheme 88) -- Drill out pop rivets on connector retaining plate using a ø 4.0 mm drill and guide seat heating wiring harness out under retaining plate (Scheme 88). -- Free up electrical wires on seat pan. -- Remove bolts -1, 3, 10-. -- Remove bolts -6 and 8- and set backrest aside behind seat pan. -- Remove seat pan. Installation Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following: -- Replace seat pan if threads are damaged or stripped. -- Insert the bolts with locking compound; locking compound.
  6. Bolt 20 Nm Insert with locking compound; locking compound
  7. Backrest Removing -- Remove the seat. Refer to «SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames). -- Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to «FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__front-seat-installing-on-vas-6136). -- Remove side trim on sill side. Refer to «SIDE TRIM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__side-trim). -- Remove side trim on tunnel side. Refer to «SIDE TRIM»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__side-trim). -- Disconnect backrest heating electrical connector (Scheme 88). -- Drill out pop rivets on connector retaining plate using a ø 4.0 mm drill and guide backrest heating wiring harness out under retaining plate (Scheme 88). -- Remove bolts -1, 3, 10-. -- Remove bolts -6 and 8- and set backrest aside behind seat pan. -- Remove seat pan -5-. -- Remove backrest and guide electrical wiring harness out of seat frame. Installation Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following: -- Insert the bolts with locking compound; locking compound.
  8. Bolt 20 Nm Insert with locking compound; locking compound
  9. Electrical Wiring For backrest heating
  10. Bolt 24 Nm Insert with locking compound; locking compound
  11. Seat Frame

Scheme 88

Scheme 88

Drill out pop rivets -arrows- using a ø 4.0 mm drill.

Disconnect electrical connectors

  1. Seat heating connector.
  2. Backrest heating connector.
  3. Belt latch detection connector.
WARNINGFollow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components. Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Scheme 89

Scheme 89
  1. Retaining Clip
  2. Seat Height Adjustment Handle Lever
  3. Seat Height Adjustment Unit Removing -- Remove the seat. Refer to «SEAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) . -- Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to «FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__front-seat-installing-on-vas-6136) . -- Remove backrest and front seat pan. Refer to «FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__front-backrest-and-seat-pan) . -- Remove nut -5-. -- Remove bolts -7- (quantity: 2). -- Remove the bolt -4-. -- Remove seat height adjustment unit -3- and retaining plate -6-. Installation Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following: -- Make sure the retaining plate -6- makes contact on backrest frame at -position of arrow-.
  4. Bolt Tightening specification 8 Nm
  5. Nut Tightening specification 12 Nm
  6. Retaining Plate
  7. Screws Quantity: 2 Tightening specification 8 Nm

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pry Lever 80 - 200

Scheme 90

Scheme 90
  1. Right Backrest Cover Removing and Installing (Scheme 91)
  2. Left Backrest Cover Removing and Installing (Scheme 91)
  3. Retaining Clip
  4. Bolt 2.5 Nm
  5. Outer Part of Belt Guide Removing and Installing (Scheme 92)
  6. Inner Part of Belt Guide With release lever The version without the backrest release is shown in the illustration To remove, remove backrest cover. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers) Disassembling. Refer to «BACKREST LOCK ACTUATING LINK»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__backrest-lock-actuating-link)
  7. Backrest Frame

Scheme 91

Scheme 91

Affix backrest panel all around trim -1- using adhesive tape -2-.

Using 80 - 200, pry off upper backrest cover at inner side, starting from backrest panel.

Disengage clip at front corner of backrest panel extremely carefully.

Scheme 92

Scheme 92

Carefully guide 80 - 200 between backrest cover and outer part of belt guide.

Carefully press to disengage outer part of belt guide from inner part.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pop Rivet Pliers VAS 5072
  2. Drill
  3. Drill bit ø 6.0 mm

Removing

Remove the seat. Refer to SEAT .

Secure the seat on the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136 .

Remove backrest and front seat pan. Refer to FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN .

Remove backrest cover. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

Remove bolts -arrows- on inner part of belt guide.

Scheme 93

Scheme 93

Remove inner part of belt guide -1-.

Rotate inner part of belt guide and release retaining tabs -arrows-.

Scheme 94

Scheme 94

Remove cover -1-.

Remove bracket -3- for backrest lock actuating link on inner part of belt guide.

Scheme 95

Scheme 95

Remove backrest lock release lever -2-.

Disengage actuating link -1- in -direction of arrow-.

Repeat work steps on opposite side.

Remove backrest cover and backrest frame. Refer to BACKREST COVER .

Scheme 96

Scheme 96

Remove screws -3 and 4-.

Drill out pop rivet -2- with a ø 6.0 mm drill in backrest frame mount -1-.

Tip backrest frame mount to side, remove actuating link bracket -2- at backrest frame mount -3-.

Scheme 97

Scheme 97

Disengage actuating link eye -1- at backrest lock release lever -4- by sliding eye forward -arrow- and removing.

Remove actuating link upward from backrest frame.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Insert the bolts with locking compound; locking compound.

Adjust backrest lock actuating link. Refer to BACKREST LOCK ACTUATING LINK, ADJUSTING .

REAR BENCH SEAT

Removing

Scheme 98

Scheme 98: REAR BENCH SEAT

Lift the rear bench seat -1- at the front and pull it forward.

Installation

Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following

CAUTIONMountings must be replaced after each removal of seatbench. (Scheme 99)

Engage anchoring eyes -2- (quantity: 2) in plastic sleeves -3- (quantity: 2).

Push the rear bench seat -1- down.

Scheme 99

Scheme 99

Remove used mounting from chassis cut-out.

Insert the new mounting grommet -2- into the body opening until it engages -1-.

LEFT 1/3 OR RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST

Removing

Scheme 100

Scheme 100: LEFT 1/3 OR RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST

Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.

Release clips -arrows- on cover cap.

Remove bolt -1- and remove securing bracket -2- in -direction of arrow-.

Scheme 101

Scheme 101

Raise backrest out of center mount.

Remove backrest toward center of vehicle out of outer pivot pin.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Securing bracket to body15

CENTER ARMREST

Removing

Scheme 102

Scheme 102: CENTER ARMREST

Fold up center armrest -1- to 2 / 3 .

Remove bolts -arrows-.

Remove center armrest on pass-through -2-.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Ensure plastic ring is on mounting bolt.

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Center armrest to hinge10

CENTER ARMREST INTERNAL UPHOLSTERY

Removing

Scheme 103

Scheme 103: CENTER ARMREST INTERNAL UPHOLSTERY

Fold center armrest up.

Open pass-through -1-.

Remove bolts -arrows-.

Remove pass-through.

Release clips -A- and -B- on rear side of hinge -1- and pass-through -3-.

Scheme 104

Scheme 104

Remove internal upholstery -2- in -direction of arrow-.

Installation

Scheme 105

Scheme 105

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Position internal upholstery -2- at top of pass-through.

Press internal upholstery on bottom side onto clips -3- on hinge -1- and pass-through -4-.

If the internal upholstery cannot be pressed on, carefully press in clips -3- with a screwdriver until upholstery engages in retainer.

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Pass-through to backrest20

CUPHOLDER

Removing

Scheme 106

Scheme 106: CUPHOLDER

Fold center armrest up.

Open cupholder cover -2-.

Release retaining springs -1- and -3- and remove cupholder in -direction of arrow- from center armrest.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

PASS-THROUGH

Removing

Fold center armrest up.

Open pass-through -1-.

Remove bolts -arrows-.

Remove pass-through.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Pass-through to backrest20

OUTER HEADRESTS

Removing

Scheme 107

Scheme 107: OUTER HEADRESTS

Press button -2-.

Remove headrest -1-.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

CENTER HEADREST

Removing

Press button -1- and press in slit -arrow- with a small screwdriver at the same time. Press headrest up.

Scheme 108

Scheme 108: CENTER HEADREST

Remove headrest -2-.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

LATCH TRIM

Removing

Scheme 109

Scheme 109: LATCH TRIM

Lift latch trim -2- off.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Note. After installing latch trim -2-, ensure red lever -1- moves easily.

LOCK

Removing

Remove backrest

  1. Left 1/3 backrest, refer to «LEFT 1/3 AND RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST WITHOUT CENTER ARMREST COMPONENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames) .
  2. Right 2/3 backrest, refer to «LEFT 1/3 OR RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-frames__left-13-or-right-23-backrest) .

Remove backrest cover and upholstery in latch area.

  1. Left 1/3 backrest, refer to «COVER AND UPHOLSTERY FOR DIVIDED BACKREST, LEFT 1/3 BACKREST»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers) .
  2. Right 2/3 backrest: vehicles without a center armrest, refer to «DIVIDED BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST WITHOUT CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers) , vehicles with a center armrest, refer to «RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST COVER WITH CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__right-23-backrest-cover-with-center) .

Remove bolts -2- (quantity: 2).

Scheme 110

Scheme 110

Remove latch -1- in -direction of arrow-.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Backrest latch to backrest12

SEAT BELT GUIDE

Removing

Scheme 111

Scheme 111: SEAT BELT GUIDE

Remove seat belt guide -3- upward.

Thread belt webbing -2- through opening -1- out of seat belt guide -3-.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

LATCH BRACKET COVER CAPS

Removing

Scheme 112

Scheme 112: LATCH BRACKET COVER CAPS

Unclip cover caps -1- (quantity: 2) from LATCH brackets -2- (quantity: 2).

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine and transmission holder VAS 6095
  2. Fixture for seat repair VAS 6136
  3. Airbag adapter VAS 6235

See also:
[For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation
HEADREST GUIDE
SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY
BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY
RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST COVER WITH CENTER ARMREST
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
POWER SEAT
FRONT SEAT WITH FAULTY FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT MOTOR
SEAT RAIL COVERS
AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING
BACKREST ADJUSTING WHEEL
SILL SIDE TRIM
TUNNEL SIDE TRIM
SILL SIDE TRIM RETAINING BRACKET
SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
BACKREST COVER
BACKREST
SPRING MAT
FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT, VERSION 1
FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT, VERSION 2
LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR, VERSION 2
HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM
SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT UNIT
SEAT PAN
STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH BRACKET
SILL SIDE TRIM RETAINING BRACKET
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR
SEAT ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR
SEAT PAN AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS COMPONENT OVERVIEW
SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR
SEAT FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT MOTOR
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTOR
SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR
LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER TOOTHED SEGMENT
FRONT SEAT, INSTALLING ON VAS 6136
BACKREST LOCK ACTUATING LINK
LOCK
LEFT 1/3 OR RIGHT 2/3 BACKREST
CUPHOLDER
CENTER ARMREST
LATCH TRIM
SEAT BELT GUIDE
PASS-THROUGH
CENTER ARMREST INTERNAL UPHOLSTERY
CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING
CONNECTORS, DISCONNECTING
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT HAND WHEEL
SIDE TRIM
FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN