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Seat Frames (Coupe): Overview Audi TT 8J facelift

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SEAT VERSIONS OVERVIEW

Note. Power front seats are shown in the illustrations.

Scheme 58

Scheme 58: SEAT VERSIONS OVERVIEW
Scheme 58: SEAT VERSIONS OVERVIEW
  1. Driver seat Manual Front Seat With manual backrest release, Coupe only Without backrest release, with seat belt retaining loop, Roadster only Assembly Overview, refer to «FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S21846711502012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT SEAT»(ref-505614-S00465071642012100100000) Optional equipment: Seat and backrest heating Four-way lumbar support Storage compartment Power Front Seat With manual backrest release, Coupe only Without backrest release, with seat belt retaining loop, Roadster only Assembly Overview, refer to «FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S41153319932012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT SEAT»(ref-505614-S25856530092012100100000) Optional equipment: Storage compartment
  2. Front passenger seat Manual Front Seat With manual backrest release, Coupe only Without backrest release, with seat belt retaining loop, Roadster only Assembly Overview, refer to «FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S21846711502012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT SEAT»(ref-505614-S00465071642012100100000) Optional equipment: Seat and backrest heating Four-way lumbar support Storage compartment LATCH child seat anchor Power Front Seat with manual backrest release, Coupe only without backrest release, with seat belt retaining loop, Roadster only Assembly Overview, refer to «FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S41153319932012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT SEAT»(ref-505614-S25856530092012100100000) Optional equipment: Storage compartment LATCH child seat anchor
  3. Bench seat Undivided Assembly Overview, refer to «BENCH SEAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S28180979792012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «BENCH SEAT»(ref-505614-S36948339062012100100000)
  4. Backrest Divided evenly Assembly Overview, refer to «1/2 LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S10452513582012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST»(ref-505614-S22906022602012100100000) Optional equipment: LATCH child seat anchor Versions for specific countries: Child seat anchors (on backrest frame) Top Tether (child seat anchor in backrest shell)

FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. The overview is based on the driver's seat. The passenger's seat is similar and the components are installed reversed from left to right. The carpet was not shown in the illustration for clarity reasons.

Scheme 59

Scheme 59: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 59: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Seat rail cover Right front Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT RAIL COVERS»(ref-505614-S05513509032012100100000)
  2. Bolt 40 Nm Quantity: 4
  3. Trim Tunnel side Removing and Installing, refer to «TUNNEL SIDE TRIM»(ref-505614-S08550926872012100100000)
  4. Front seat Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT SEAT»(ref-505614-S00465071642012100100000)
  5. Handle With entry assist Removing and Installing, refer to «TRIM WITH ENTRY ASSISTANCE HANDLE, COUPE ONLY»(ref-505614-S19647418552012100100000) Coupe only
  6. Trim With entry assist Removing and Installing, refer to «TRIM WITH ENTRY ASSISTANCE HANDLE, COUPE ONLY»(ref-505614-S19647418552012100100000) Coupe only
  7. Retaining loop with push button For seat belt Roadster only
  8. Backrest adjusting wheel Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST ADJUSTING WHEEL»(ref-505614-S10065190652012100100000)
  9. LATCH child seat anchor Vehicles with For the front passenger seat only Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT SEAT LATCH CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505565-S15072149952012100100000) Check after accident «CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES, INSPECTING AFTER AN ACCIDENT»(ref-505565-S11390322222012100100000)
  10. Seat height adjustment handle Assembly Overview, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S07258512252012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE»(ref-505614-S22885184732012100100000)
  11. Lumbar support adjustment mechanism Vehicles with Driver Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch -E176-, removing and installing «FRONT SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES E176 AND E177 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S07213478472012100100000) Front passenger seat lumbar support adjustment switch -E177-, removing and installing «FRONT SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES E176 AND E177 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S07213478472012100100000) Four-way lumbar support, removing and installing «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S16468584572012100100000) NOTE: For overview purposes, the four-way lumbar support adjuster is not shown in the illustration.
  12. Seat rail cover Left front Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT RAIL COVERS»(ref-505614-S05513509032012100100000)
  13. Rear console Welded with floor assembly
  14. Front console Welded with floor assembly
  15. Trim Sill side Removing and Installing, refer to «SILL SIDETRIM»(ref-505614-S12610461862012100100000)
  16. Storage compartment Vehicles with Assembly Overview, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S15005456242012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(ref-505614-S04870632362012100100000) Storage compartment individual parts, assembly overview, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S09747404932012100100000) Storage compartment, disassembling and assembling, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING»(ref-505614-S16745701252012100100000)
  17. Handle For seat forward/back adjustment Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT HANDLE»(ref-505614-S41870232712012100100000)
  18. Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Stop Quantity: 2 Clipped Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT STOP»(ref-505614-S04093047482012100100000)

MODULAR WIRE ROUTING ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. Check version of front seat and of vehicle and perform repairs accordingly. Note the two possible versions of the modular wiring routing, Modular Light and Modular. Refer to MODULAR WIRING ROUTING VERSIONS .

Scheme 60

Scheme 60: MODULAR WIRE ROUTING ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 60: MODULAR WIRE ROUTING ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Bolt For the cable clamp 3.5 Nm
  2. Front seat
  3. Wiring harness Observe notes for routing wiring harness in corrugated pipe. Refer to «MODULAR WIRE ROUTING WITH RIDGED TUBE ON FRONT SEAT»(ref-505614-S28858175032012100100000)
  4. Cable tie
  5. Cable bracket Note location «MODULAR WIRE ROUTING WITH RIDGED TUBE ON FRONT SEAT»(ref-505614-S28858175032012100100000)
  6. Corrugated pipe Upper shell Note location «MODULAR WIRE ROUTING WITH RIDGED TUBE ON FRONT SEAT»(ref-505614-S28858175032012100100000)
  7. Corrugated pipe Lower shell Note location «MODULAR WIRE ROUTING WITH RIDGED TUBE ON FRONT SEAT»(ref-505614-S28858175032012100100000)

BACKREST COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

The backrest cover on a manual front seat is the same as on a power front seat.

Backrest cover, assembly overview, refer to BACKREST COVER

Scheme 61

Scheme 61: SPRING MAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 61: SPRING MAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Spring mat Removing and Installing, refer to «SPRING MAT»(ref-505614-S00231888802012100100000) Can be removed and installed with and without pull-springs
  2. Backrest frame
  3. Release cable With entry assist Coupe only
  4. Pull-spring Each of the five pull-springs have a different number of coils

FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

The four-way lumber support on the manual front seat is the same as the one on a power front seat.

Four-way lumbar support, assembly overview, refer to FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

ENTRY ASSISTANCE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW, COUPE ONLY

The entry assistance on a manual front seat is the same as on a power front seat.

Entry Assistance, Coupe Only, Assembly Overview, refer to ENTRY ASSISTANCE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW, COUPE ONLY

HEADRESTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Headrests, assembly overview, refer to HEADRESTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

SEAT PAN ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

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

Scheme 62

Scheme 62: SEAT PAN ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 62: SEAT PAN ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Upper seat pan frame Do not separate from lower seat pan frame Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT PAN»(ref-505614-S15669646152012100100000)
  2. Shear tension bolts with self-locking collar Quantity: 6 Must not be drilled out
  3. Lower seat pan frame Do not separate from upper frame Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT PAN»(ref-505614-S15669646152012100100000)

STORAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Storage compartment, assembly overview, refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

STORAGE COMPARTMENT INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Storage compartment individual parts, assembly overview, refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENT INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. The overview is based on the driver's seat. The passenger's seat is similar and the components are installed reversed from left to right. The carpet was not shown in the illustration for clarity reasons.

Scheme 63

Scheme 63: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 63: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Seat rail cover Right front Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT RAIL AND SPINDLE COVERS»(ref-505614-S35139979092012100100000)
  2. Spindle cover Clipped into seat rails at left and right front Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT RAIL AND SPINDLE COVERS»(ref-505614-S35139979092012100100000)
  3. Bolt 40 Nm Quantity: 4
  4. Trim Tunnel side Removing and Installing, refer to «SILL AND TUNNEL SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S36251291842012100100000)
  5. Front seat Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT SEAT»(ref-505614-S25856530092012100100000) Remove if the seat forward/back adjustment motor -V288- is faulty, refer to «FRONT SEAT, REMOVING A FAULTY SEAT FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V288»(ref-505614-S20261096712012100100000) .
  6. Handle With entry assist Removing and Installing, refer to «ENTRY ASSISTANCE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW, COUPE ONLY»(ref-505614-S02001103912012100100000) Coupe only
  7. Trim With entry assist Removing and Installing, refer to «ENTRY ASSISTANCE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW, COUPE ONLY»(ref-505614-S02001103912012100100000) Coupe only
  8. Retaining loop with push button For seat belt Roadster only
  9. LATCH child seat anchor Vehicles with For the front passenger seat only Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT SEAT LATCH CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505565-S15072149952012100100000) Check after accident, refer to «CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES, INSPECTING AFTER AN ACCIDENT»(ref-505565-S11390322222012100100000)
  10. Actuator For Driver Backrest Adjustment Switch -E96- or -E98- Actuator, removing and installing, refer to «SEAT AND BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S35487568082012100100000) Switch, removing and installing, refer to «SEAT FORWARD/BACK, ANGLE, HEIGHT AND BACKREST ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES V288/V243/V244/V245/V246/V45/V46»(ref-505614-S39482473472012100100000)
  11. Actuator For Driver Seat Fore/Aft Switch -E363- or -E64- For driver seat angle adjustment switch -E222- or -E334- For Driver Seat Height Adjustment Switch -E364- or -E365- Actuator, removing and installing, refer to «SEAT AND BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S35487568082012100100000) Switch, removing and installing, refer to «SEAT FORWARD/BACK, ANGLE, HEIGHT AND BACKREST ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES V288/V243/V244/V245/V246/V45/V46»(ref-505614-S39482473472012100100000)
  12. Driver Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch -E176- or -E177- Switch, removing and installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES E176 AND E177 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S02117304142012100100000) Four-way lumbar support, removing and installing, refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S16468584572012100100000) NOTE: For overview purposes, the four-way lumbar support adjuster is not shown in the illustration.
  13. Rear console Welded with floor assembly
  14. Front console Welded with floor assembly
  15. Seat rail cover Left front Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT RAIL AND SPINDLE COVERS»(ref-505614-S35139979092012100100000)
  16. Trim Sill side Removing and Installing, refer to «SILL AND TUNNEL SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S36251291842012100100000)
  17. Storage compartment Vehicles with Assembly Overview, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S29200012032012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(ref-505614-S19323034732012100100000) Storage compartment individual parts, assembly overview, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S30711783492012100100000) Storage compartment, disassembling and assembling, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING»(ref-505614-S30097401772012100100000)

Electrical and Electronic Components Overview

Scheme 64

Scheme 64
Scheme 64
  1. Seat angle adjustment motor Driver side -V243- Passenger side -V244- Assembly Overview, refer to «SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V243/V244 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S28572254942012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «DRIVER SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V243/V244»(ref-505614-S17791184882012100100000)
  2. Seat forward/back adjustment motor -V288- Assembly Overview, refer to «SEAT FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V288 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S35338376712012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT FORWARD/BACK ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V288»(ref-505614-S34410619072012100100000)
  3. Backrest adjustment motor Driver side -V45- Passenger side -V46- Assembly Overview, refer to «FRONT SEAT BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V45/V46 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S19939790462012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «DRIVER'S BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V45 OR V46»(ref-505614-S24887072292012100100000)
  4. Lumbar support height adjustment motor Driver side -V129- Passenger side -V130- Assembly Overview, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT CURVATURE AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTORS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S25471746322012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V129 AND V130»(ref-505614-S00834753392012100100000)
  5. Lumbar support curvature adjustment motor Driver side -V125- Passenger side -V126- Assembly Overview, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT CURVATURE AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTORS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S25471746322012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT CURVATURE ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V125 AND V126»(ref-505614-S03938475162012100100000)
  6. Stop switch coupling
  7. Housing with stop switch For driver's seat backrest -E69- For passenger's seat backrest -E70- Assembly Overview, refer to «FRONT SEAT BACKREST STOP SWITCHES E69 AND E70 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S37122872292012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT SEAT BACKREST STOP SWITCHES E69 AND E70»(ref-505614-S11945883772012100100000) Only stop switch may be removed and installed
  8. Seat height adjustment motor Driver side -V245- Passenger side -V246- Assembly Overview, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V245 AND V246 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S35746719532012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V245 AND V246»(ref-505614-S07890209692012100100000)
  9. Switch Driver Seat Fore/Aft Switch -E363- or -E64- Driver Backrest Adjustment Switch -E96- or -E98- Driver Seat Fore/Aft Switch -E222- or -E334- Driver Seat Fore/Aft Switch -E364- or -E365- NOTE: All switches listed are combined in a single housing and cannot be replaced individually. Assembly Overview, refer to «SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES, V288/V243/V244/V245/V246/V45/V46 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S03628025272012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT FORWARD/BACK, ANGLE, HEIGHT AND BACKREST ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES V288/V243/V244/V245/V246/V45/V46»(ref-505614-S39482473472012100100000)
  10. Lumbar support adjustment switch Driver side -E176- Passenger side -E177- Assembly Overview, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES E176 AND E177 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S02117304142012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES E176 AND E177»(ref-505614-S25703703442012100100000)

Modular wiring routing, assembly overview, refer to MODULAR WIRE ROUTING ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

SILL SIDE TRIM RETAINING BRACKET ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

The retaining bracket on the power front seat is identical the one on the front manual seat.

Sill side trim retaining bracket, assembly overview, refer to SILL SIDE TRIM RETAINING BRACKET ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Scheme 65

Scheme 65: SEAT AND BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 65: SEAT AND BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Actuator For Driver Backrest Adjustment Switch -E96- or Passenger Backrest Adjustment Switch -E98- The switch -E363-, -E222-, -E364- or the switch or button -E64-, -E334- and -E365- as well as the switch -E96- or -E98- are allocated to the same housing; refer to item 2) in (Scheme 65). Actuator, removing and installing «BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR»(ref-505614-S04354707872012100100000) Switch, removing and installing «SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES, V288/V243/V244/V245/V246/V45/V46 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S03628025272012100100000)
  2. Actuator For driver seat forward/back adjustment switch -E363- or front passenger seat forward/back adjustment switch -E64- For driver seat angle adjustment switch -E222- or front passenger seat angle adjustment button -E334- For driver seat height adjustment switch -E364- or front passenger seat height adjustment switch -E365- The switch -E363-, -E222-, -E364- or the switch or button -E64-, -E334- and -E365- as well as the switch -E96- or -E98- are allocated to the same housing; refer to item 1) in (Scheme 65). Actuator, removing and installing, refer to «SEAT ADJUSTMENT ACTUATOR»(ref-505614-S29099355172012100100000) Switch, removing and installing, refer to «SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES, V288/V243/V244/V245/V246/V45/V46 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S03628025272012100100000)
  3. Driver seat lumbar support adjustment switch -E176- or front passenger seat lumbar support adjustment switch -E177- Do not disconnect actuator and switch, they can only be replaced as a complete assembly unit. Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES E176 AND E177 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S02117304142012100100000)

Scheme 66

Scheme 66: FRONT BACKREST ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 66: FRONT BACKREST ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Seat pan
  2. Screw, self-locking 35 Nm Quantity: 4 Replacing Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
  3. Front backrest Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT BACKREST»(ref-505614-S00607615802012100100000)
  4. Headrest Removing and Installing, refer to «HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(ref-505614-S39238541322012100100000)
  5. Trim With entry assist Removing and Installing, refer to «ENTRY ASSISTANCE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW, COUPE ONLY»(ref-505614-S02001103912012100100000) Coupe only
  6. Handle With entry assist Removing and Installing, refer to «ENTRY ASSISTANCE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW, COUPE ONLY»(ref-505614-S02001103912012100100000) Coupe only
  7. Retaining loop with push button For seat belt Roadster only
  8. Wiring For side airbag
  9. Wiring harness

Cable Clip to Seat Pan

1- - 3.5 Nm

Note. A front seat with Coupe backrest cover is shown in the illustration. The back rest cover on the Coupe and Roadster is the same.

Scheme 67

Scheme 67: BACKREST COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 67: BACKREST COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Front seat
  2. Release cable With entry assist
  3. Tab Formed to backrest cover
  4. Backrest cover Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER»(ref-505614-S23708570782012100100000)
  5. Bracket Quantity: 2 Formed to backrest cover
  6. Groove For engaging backrest cover
  7. Clip Quantity: 2 Clipped into backrest cover Replace if damaged
  8. four-way lumbar support Manual seat: Assembly Overview, refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S15172368952012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT»(ref-505614-S02821740102012100100000) Power seats: Assembly Overview, refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S16468584572012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT»(ref-505614-S04316545432012100100000) «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT»(ref-505614-S04316545432012100100000)
  9. Spring mat Manual seat: Assembly Overview, refer to «SPRING MAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S13387793752012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «SPRING MAT»(ref-505614-S00231888802012100100000)

Note. The cover with upholstery in the backrest is not shown for clarity purposes.

Scheme 68

Scheme 68: FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 68: FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Four-way lumbar support Removing and Installing, refer to «FOUR-WAY LUMBAR SUPPORT»(ref-505614-S04316545432012100100000)
  2. Release cable With entry assist Coupe only
  3. Clip For release cable guide; refer to item 4
  4. Release cable For lumbar support height adjustment can only be replaced with Driver Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V129- or Front passenger Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V130
  5. Driver Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V129- or Front passenger Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V130- Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V129 AND V130»(ref-505614-S00834753392012100100000)
  6. Backrest frame
  7. Rivet Rivet using special pop rivet pliers V.A.G 1753A before riveting, a plastic washer must be placed between lumbar support and backrest frame; refer to item 10
  8. Release cable For lumbar support curvature adjustment Can only be replaced with Driver Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V125- or Front Passenger's Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V126
  9. Clip
  10. Plastic washer Between four-way lumbar support and backrest frame
  11. Retaining plate
  12. Retainer
  13. Cable tie
  14. Driver Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V125- or Front Passenger's Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V126- Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT CURVATURE ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V125 AND V126»(ref-505614-S03938475162012100100000)

Note. The four-way lumbar support was not shown in the illustration for clarity purposes.

Scheme 69

Scheme 69: ENTRY ASSISTANCE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW, COUPE ONLY
Scheme 69: ENTRY ASSISTANCE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW, COUPE ONLY
  1. Backrest frame
  2. Release cable adjuster for right release cable
  3. Cable tie
  4. Right release cable Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT RELEASE CABLES, COUPE ONLY»(ref-505614-S03522986992012100100000)
  5. Pull-spring engaged in operating lever and release cables bracket
  6. Lever For the entry assistance handle Riveted to backrest frame
  7. Stop button For left and right release cable Do not disengage release cables from bracket
  8. left release cable Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT RELEASE CABLES, COUPE ONLY»(ref-505614-S03522986992012100100000)
  9. Mount For left and right release cable Do not disengage release cables from bracket Bracket clipped into backrest frame
  10. Bolt 4 Nm Quantity: 2
  11. Trim with handle With entry assist Cannot be removed without destroying through 10.06 Trim is clipped with bracket; refer to item 12 Removing and Installing through 10.06, refer to «TRIM WITH ENTRY ASSISTANCE HANDLE, COUPE ONLY THROUGH 10.06»(ref-505614-S14952994452012100100000) Removing and Installing from 11.06, refer to «TRIM WITH ENTRY ASSISTANCE HANDLE, COUPE ONLY FROM 11.06»(ref-505614-S29360858682012100100000)
  12. Bracket With entry assist Bolted to backrest frame Removing and Installing, refer to «ENTRY ASSISTANCE BRACKET, COUPE ONLY»(ref-505614-S22032137192012100100000)
  13. Release cable adjuster For left release cable
  14. left release cable bracket Riveted to backrest frame
  15. right release cable bracket Riveted to backrest frame
  16. Rivet Quantity: 2

Note. The cover with upholstery in the backrest is not shown for clarity purposes. The illustration shows a Coupe backrest frame. The headrest guides and headrests are allocated and secured the same way on the Coupe and Roadster.

Scheme 70

Scheme 70: HEADRESTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 70: HEADRESTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Front backrest
  2. Headrest guide without release button Removing and Installing, refer to «HEADREST GUIDE»(ref-505614-S28496196842012100100000) Always installed on right side of backrest
  3. Headrest Removing and Installing, refer to «HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(ref-505614-S39238541322012100100000)
  4. Headrest guide with release button Removing and Installing, refer to «HEADREST GUIDE»(ref-505614-S28496196842012100100000) Always installed on left side of backrest

Note. The upper and lower seat pan frames can be separated and replaced individually on a power front seat. When removing seat pan, ensure bushings in bearing points (upper and lower frame threaded connection) are not damaged. These bushings cannot be replaced with workshop materials.

Scheme 71

Scheme 71: SEAT PAN ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 71: SEAT PAN ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Screw, self-locking 29 Nm Quantity: 3 Replacing Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
  2. Upper seat pan frame Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT PAN, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING»(ref-505614-S40511025652012100100000)
  3. Bushing Inserted in all bracket locations Cannot be replaced with workshop materials If the bushing is damaged, assembly part must be replaced
  4. Lower seat pan frame Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT PAN, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING»(ref-505614-S40511025652012100100000)
  5. Bolt 27 Nm Always replace if removed Before installing new bolts, clean threads on seat pan nuts
  6. Driver Seat Height Adjustment Motor -V245- or Front Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment Motor -V246- Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V245 AND V246»(ref-505614-S07890209692012100100000)
  7. Seat forward/back adjustment motor -V288- Cannot be removed and installed with workshop materials Stays on the lower seat pan frame; refer to item 4
  8. Driver seat angle adjustment motor -V243- or front passenger seat angle adjustment motor -V244- Removing and Installing, refer to «DRIVER SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V243/V244»(ref-505614-S17791184882012100100000)
  9. Screw, self-locking For the correct tightening specifications see scheme 57Replacing Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)

FRONT SEAT BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V45/V46 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. For clarity reasons, the backrest is shown without lumbar support, padding and cover. A Coupe backrest frame is shown in the illustration. The Roadster backrest frame is the same, only the entry assistance release cable shown in the illustration is not installed.

Scheme 72

Scheme 72: FRONT SEAT BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V45/V46 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 72: FRONT SEAT BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V45/V46 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Backrest adjustment motor Driver side -V45- Passenger side -V46- May not be replaced. Refer to «DRIVER'S BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V45 OR V46»(ref-505614-S24887072292012100100000) If there is damage to the motor, replace backrest frame with backrest adjustment motor, shaft and housing. Refer to «DRIVER'S BACKREST ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V45 OR V46»(ref-505614-S24887072292012100100000)
  2. Front backrest Only backrests shown
  3. Rivet Do not remove
  4. Housing with stop switch coupling Driver Backrest Stop Switch -E69- or front passenger backrest stop switch -E70- are installed in the housing do not remove the housing from the shaft, refer to item 5 or the component will be damaged The driver backrest stop switch -E69- or front passenger backrest stop switch -E70- may not be replaced. Refer to «FRONT SEAT BACKREST STOP SWITCHES E69 AND E70»(ref-505614-S11945883772012100100000)
  5. Shaft Do not remove

Scheme 73

Scheme 73: FRONT SEAT BACKREST STOP SWITCHES E69 AND E70 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 73: FRONT SEAT BACKREST STOP SWITCHES E69 AND E70 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Backrest frame
  2. Stop switch coupling
  3. Housing For driver backrest stop switch -E69- or front passenger backrest stop switch -E70- CAUTION: Housing with adjusting element, refer to item 5 , must not be separated from shaft, refer to item 4 , because end positions cannot be found again.
  4. Shaft CAUTION: Do not remove shaft from housing with adjusting element.
  5. Actuator For driver backrest stop switch -E69- or front passenger backrest stop switch -E70- Must not be removed from shaft, refer to item 4 CAUTION: Housing with adjusting element, refer to item 4 must not be separated from shaft because end positions cannot be found again.
  6. Driver Backrest Stop Switch -E69- or Front Passenger Backrest Stop Switch -E70- Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT SEAT BACKREST STOP SWITCHES E69 AND E70»(ref-505614-S11945883772012100100000)

Scheme 74

Scheme 74: LUMBAR SUPPORT CURVATURE AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTORS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 74: LUMBAR SUPPORT CURVATURE AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTORS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Clip For release cable guide, refer to item 3
  2. Release cable With entry assist Coupe only
  3. Release cable For four-way lumbar support height adjustment Can only be replaced together with Driver Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V129- or Front passenger Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V130
  4. Driver Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V129- or Front passenger Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V130- Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V129 AND V130»(ref-505614-S00834753392012100100000)
  5. Driver Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V125- or Front Passenger's Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V126- Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT CURVATURE ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V125 AND V126»(ref-505614-S03938475162012100100000)
  6. Backrest frame
  7. Four-way lumbar support
  8. Rivet Quantity: 2 per motor Rivet using special pop rivet pliers V.A.G 1753A
  9. Connector
  10. Release cable For four-way lumbar support curvature adjustment Can only be replaced together with Driver Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V125- or Front Passenger's Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V126
  11. Retaining plate
  12. Retainer For release cable guide, refer to item
  13. Cable tie

Scheme 75

Scheme 75: SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V245 AND V246 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 75: SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTORS V245 AND V246 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Upper seat pan frame With cover and upholstery Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT PAN, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING»(ref-505614-S40511025652012100100000)
  2. Toothed segment Plastic toothed segment Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER TOOTHED SEGMENT»(ref-505614-S24473166262012100100000) Clipped to fitting
  3. Driver Seat Height Adjustment Motor -V245- or Front Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment Motor -V246- Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR V245 AND V246»(ref-505614-S07890209692012100100000)
  4. Screw, self-locking 31 Nm Quantity: 2 Replacing Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
  5. Lower seat pan frame Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT PAN, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING»(ref-505614-S40511025652012100100000)

Scheme 76

Scheme 76: LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES E176 AND E177 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 76: LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES E176 AND E177 ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Sill-side trim
  2. Bolt 0.5 Nm Quantity: 2
  3. Lumbar support adjustment switch Driver side -E176- Passenger side -E177- Removing and Installing, refer to «LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES E176 AND E177»(ref-505614-S25703703442012100100000) Switch and actuator cannot be disconnected and replaced separately Connector connecting direction from below On power front seats with passenger occupant detection system (country-specific), the driver seal lumbar support adjustment switch -E176- or -E177- is rotated 180° when installed Connector connecting direction from above

1/2 LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. When installing left and right 1/2 backrest, follow threaded connection installation sequence.

Tighten the screw and nut -9- hand-tight. Tighten the screws -1- to the tightening specification. Tighten the nut -5- to the tightening specification. Tighten the screw and the nut -9- to the tightening specification.

Scheme 77

Scheme 77: 1/2 LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 77: 1/2 LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Bolt 40 Nm Quantity: 4
  2. Right release Assembly Overview, refer to «LEFT OR RIGHT RELEASE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S06842879412012100100000)
  3. 1/2 right backrest Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST»(ref-505614-S22906022602012100100000)
  4. Left 1/2 backrest Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST»(ref-505614-S22906022602012100100000)
  5. Nut 55 Nm
  6. Left release Assembly Overview, refer to «LEFT OR RIGHT RELEASE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505614-S06842879412012100100000)
  7. Center bearing cover cap Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER BEARING COVER CAP»(ref-505614-S14151317052012100100000)
  8. Belt latch Assembly Overview, refer to «REAR BELT LATCH ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(ref-505565-S29961291672012100100000) Removing and Installing, refer to «BELT LATCH»(ref-505565-S29337460082012100100000)
  9. Screw and nut For the correct tightening specification refer to item «REAR BELT LATCH ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW => List Item:Nut»(ref-505565-S29961291672012100100000) or «REAR BELT LATCH ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW => List Item:Bolt»(ref-505565-S29961291672012100100000)

Scheme 78

Scheme 78: LEFT OR RIGHT RELEASE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 78: LEFT OR RIGHT RELEASE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Left/right release Without trim With release cable Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT OR RIGHT RELEASE»(ref-505614-S01067817702012100100000)
  2. Bolt 2.0 Nm Quantity: 6
  3. Left/right trim Clipped with release, refer to item 1 Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT OR RIGHT TRIM»(ref-505614-S42094240692012100100000)
  4. Button For release Removing and Installing, refer to «RELEASE BUTTON»(ref-505614-S03553717102012100100000)
  5. 1/2 left/right backrest Cover removed
  6. Left inner filler piece Removing and Installing, refer to «INNER LEFT OR RIGHT SPACER»(ref-505614-S24955540232012100100000)
  7. Left outer filler piece Removing and Installing, refer to «OUTER LEFT OR RIGHT SPACER»(ref-505614-S40164397492012100100000)

Scheme 79

Scheme 79: BACKREST FRAME AND PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Scheme 79: BACKREST FRAME AND PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Right backrest shell Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST PANEL»(ref-505614-S13012205142012100100000) Front side taped with two-sided adhesive tape Rear side cover with adhesive film
  2. Left backrest shell Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST PANEL»(ref-505614-S13012205142012100100000) Front side taped with two-sided adhesive tape Rear side cover with adhesive film
  3. Bolt 4.0 Nm Quantity: 16
  4. Backrest frame Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST FRAME»(ref-505614-S02857495682012100100000) Optional equipment: with child seat anchor (LATCH) without child seat anchor
  5. Double sided adhesive tape Attach to front side and upper edge of backrest shell

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