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Seats Frames: Adjustments Audi A6 C5 facelift

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Seatback adjustment wheel, removing

  1. Turn seatback adjustment wheel -1- in direction of -arrow A- until a tab of the seatback adjustment wheel can be seen from behind (if necessary, use flashlight).
  2. Insert special tool 3399 -2- and pry in direction of -arrow B-.
  3. Turn seatback adjustment wheel an additional 120 °.
  4. Insert special tool 3399 -2- and pry in direction of -arrow B-.
  5. Remove seatback adjustment wheel.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
Scheme 2

Seat adjustment switch, removing and installing

  1. Remove seat. See «SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S24709900272005100800000) .
  2. Remove outer side panel of seat. See «FRONT SEAT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S17874376602005100800000) .
  3. Remove screws -2- (2x). Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (13 in. lb)
  4. Remove seat adjustment switch -1-.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3

Seat adjustment switch (power seat with memory), removing and installing

  1. Remove seat. See «SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S24709900272005100800000) .
  2. Disconnect connectors -4- and -5-.
  3. Remove outer side panel of seat. See «FRONT SEAT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S17874376602005100800000) .
  4. Remove screws -3- (2x). Tightening torque: 0.4 Nm (4 in. lb)
  5. Remove seat adjustment switch -1-.

Scheme 4

Scheme 4
Scheme 4

Longitudinal seat adjustment mechanism, servicing

  1. Remove seat. See «SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S24709900272005100800000) .

Note. For clarity, seat is shown from underneath.

Note. The following list refers to see scheme 24.

  1. Springs Detach (3x).
  2. Seat pan
  3. Clamp
  4. Rivets Drill out (2x).
  5. Rear bushing
  6. Front bushing
  7. Longitudinal adjustment mechanism
  8. Slider block To remove, drill out rivet. See «Cutting through rivet to remove slider block»(ref-196287-S25702182912006050900000) .
  9. Front slides
  10. Locking lever

Longitudinal seat adjustment mechanism (power seat with memory), removing and installing

  1. Remove seat. See «SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S24709900272005100800000) .

Note. For greater clarity, the seat is shown from underneath.

  1. Disconnect connector. See «Disconnecting connector»(ref-196287-S07823272752006050900000) .
  2. Remove bolts -4- (8x).
  3. Pull out adjuster unit -3- in direction of arrow

Note. The following list refers to see scheme 26.

  1. Guide rail
  2. Seat pan
  3. Adjuster unit
  4. Bolts (8x)

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
Scheme 5

Seat height adjustment motor (power seat with memory), removing and installing

Note. Observe motor versions for seat height adjustment. See SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR VERSIONS, OVERVIEW .

  1. Before removing, run seat to highest position.
  2. Remove seat. See «SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S24709900272005100800000) .
  3. Remove outer side panel of seat. See «FRONT SEAT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S17874376602005100800000) .
  4. Disengage spring -1- from hook -2-.
  5. Disconnect connector -2-.
  6. Remove screws -3- (3x). Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 in. lb)
  7. Motor -1- does not have a basic setting; the motor and seat can be in any position when removing and installing.
  8. After installing motor, engage spring -1- over hook -2-.
WARNINGInjury risk: Spring is under strong tension.
  1. A wiring adapter will be required; the type of adapter depends on the installation layout. See «ADAPTERS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS, WIRING»(ref-196287-S05131044822005100800000) .

Removing seat height adjustment motor

  1. Disconnect connector -2-.
  2. Remove screws -3- (3x). Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 in. lb)
  3. Motor -1- does not have a basic setting; the motor and seat can be in any position when removing and installing.
  4. A wiring adapter will be required; the type of adapter depends on the installation layout. See «ADAPTERS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS, WIRING»(ref-196287-S05131044822005100800000) .

Mount for seat height adjustment motor at seat frame, checking

Note. Shafts at mount -1- on seat frame are available in different diameters.

  1. Diameter 6.2 mm old version.
  2. Diameter 9.8 mm new version.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6
  1. Check diameter of shaft mount using an 8 mm drill bit -1- to check whether the old (6.2 mm) or new (9.8 mm) version is installed.
  2. Install an old or new version of the motor as necessary.

Seat angle adjustment motor (power seat with memory), removing and installing

  1. Remove seat. See «SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S24709900272005100800000) .
  2. Disconnect connector -2-.
  3. Remove screws -3- (3x). Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 in. lb)
  4. Motor -1- does not have a basic setting; the motor and seat can be in any position when removing and installing.
  5. A wiring adapter will be required; the type of adapter depends on the installation layout. See «ADAPTERS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS, WIRING»(ref-196287-S05131044822005100800000) .

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Scheme 7

Longitudinal seat adjustment motor (power seat with memory), removing and installing

  1. Remove seat. See «SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S24709900272005100800000) .
  2. Cut through cable tie -3- (1x).
  3. Detach trim cover -1- at gearing end.
  4. Pull trim cover -1- out of guides -4- in direction of arrow.
  5. Disconnect connector -2-.
  6. Remove screws -3- (2x). Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 in. lb)
  7. Motor -1- does not have a basic setting and can be removed and installed in any motor position or seat position.
  8. A wiring adapter will be required; the type of adapter depends on the installation layout. See «ADAPTERS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS, WIRING»(ref-196287-S05131044822005100800000) .
  9. Insert pins -4- on spacer sleeve -1- into mounts -5-.
  10. Insert square spindle -6- of longitudinal seat adjustment motor into gearing, and at the same time guide locating lug -2- into stop -3-.
  11. Install screws -7- (2x).

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
Scheme 8

Detaching mounts for backrest adjustment motor

  1. Disconnect connector -5-.
  2. Pull backrest cover -3- and damper felt -2- to one side.
  3. A wiring adapter will be required; the type of adapter depends on the adjustment motor installed. See «ADAPTERS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS, WIRING»(ref-196287-S05131044822005100800000) .
  4. Remove nut -4-.

Preparing backrest adjustment motor

  1. Using a screwdriver, turn asymmetric section of teeth -1- to align with shaft in backrest frame.

Motor for seat height adjustment, removing and installing

Note. The following list refers to see scheme 66.

  1. Seat frame
  2. Motor for seat height adjustment Removing Move seat fully up. Remove seat. See «SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S06573660902005100800000) . Remove seat bottom. See «SEAT CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING»(ref-196287-S09451159152005100800000) . Disconnect harness connector -3-. Disconnect connector housing -3- from seat frame. Using a screwdriver lift locking washer -5- from shaft -6-. Remove motor -2-. Installing NOTE: Make sure that bushings -4- are correctly seated in seat frame.
  3. Harness connector for motor
  4. Bushings (2x)
  5. Locking washer
  6. Shaft

Cable routing at height adjustment motor from above

Note. For the sake of illustration, the seat is depicted with cushion removed in the illustrations.

The right seat is depicted in the illustration, the left seat is a mirror image.

Note. The following list refers to see scheme 71.

  1. Harness connector for backrest motor and heater (seat/backrest)
  2. Harness connector to lumbar support motor
  3. Harness connector between seat- and backrest heater.
  4. Cable to end switch-top
  5. Cable to switch module
  6. Motor for seat height adjustment
  7. Harness connector for seat height adjustment motor
  8. Cable for seat height adjustment motor
  9. Cable ties
  10. End switch-top On seat frame-outside

Cable routing at height adjustment motor from below

Note. The following list refers to see scheme 73.

  1. Harness connector for backrest motor and heater (seat/backrest)
  2. Harness connector to lumbar support motor
  3. Harness connector between seat- and backrest heater.
  4. Main wiring set
  5. Cable to side airbag
  6. Cable to backrest
  7. Relay 1 and 2 for seat height adjustment
  8. Cable ties

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