Storage Compartment

Standard Front Seats

• From 07.2006, the usual wiring harness routing to connector station under front seat => [ Connectors, Disconnecting ] Standard Front Seats Overview has been replaced with modular wiring routing => [ Modular Wiring Routing, from 07.2006, Assembly Overview ] Standard Front Seats Overview.

• The modular wiring routing has not been implemented for all countries.


Storage Compartment

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095)

• Fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136)

Removing

CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags => [ Airbag Inspection ] .

• Before handling airbag units (e.g. disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching door striker, for example.

- Remove front seat:

• Standard seat => [ Standard Front Seat ]

• Memory and electric seat => [ Power Front Memory Seat ] Power Front Memory Seats

• S6 front seat (memory and electric seat) => [ Front Seat ] .

- Mount the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136) on the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095).

- Attach seat to Fixture For Seat Repair (VAS 6136).

- Open storage compartment.

- Remove bolts - 2 - (Qty. 4).





• For illustrative purposes, the storage compartment is shown closed in the illustration.

- Remove entire storage compartment - 1 - from front seat - 3 -.

Installing

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. Observe the following when doing so:

CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags => [ Airbag Inspection ] .

• Before handling airbag units (e.g. disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching door striker, for example.

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

- Switch on ignition.

CAUTION!
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect battery ground cable with ignition switched on.

- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again => Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B).

Tightening specifications => [ Passenger Side Storage Compartment Assembly Overview ] Standard Front Seats Overview