Part 3
Power Front Memory Seats
Vehicles from 08/06
Backrest Cover
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Trim removal wedge (3409)
• Pry lever (80 - 200)
Removing
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
• Before handling any airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
- Remove front seat.
- Attach front seat to (VAS 6136). Refer to => [ Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool ] Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool.
- Disengage strap - arrow - for cover - 1 - on seat pan upper frame - 2 -.
- Unclip clip - 4 - on belt webbing - 1 -.
- Unclip clip - 3 - on belt webbing - 2 -.
- Fold up lower edge of cover - 1 - in area - arrow A -.
- Disengage bottom of cover - 1 - from slits - arrow C - in backrest cover - 2 -.
- Unclip cover retaining strip - 1 - from groove running all around - arrow D - the backrest cover - 2 -.
- Use (3409) to unclip.
- Beginning unclipping in area - arrow B - of backrest cover - 2 -.
• The cover retaining strip can only be unclipped from the backrest cover groove with relatively great force.
- Unclip bottom of backrest cover - 1 - on both sides.
- Use (80 - 200) to unclip.
- Remove backrest cover - 1 - downward from backrest.
Installation
Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
• Before handling any airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
- Check whether clip - 2 - in backrest cover has stayed in place when unclipping backrest cover - 1 -.
- If that is not the case, unclip clip - 2 - from backrest frame and clip it into the backrest cover - 1 -.
- When sliding backrest cover - 1 - in from below, ensure strap - arrow - is located in front of the backrest frame - 2 -.
• The upholstery and cover are not shown in the illustration for clarity purposes.
• Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.
- Switch on ignition.
CAUTION!
Connect 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.
- 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.
Four-Way Lumbar Support
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Special pop rivet pliers (V.A.G 1753A)
Removing
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
• Before handling any airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
- Remove front seat.
- Attach front seat to (VAS 6136). Refer to => [ Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool ] Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool.
- Remove backrest cover panel.
- Pry fastening strips - 2 - (quantity: 3) out with a screwdriver.
- Remove cover with upholstery. Refer to => [ Backrest Cover and Upholstery ] Backrest Cover and Upholstery.
- Lay foil between seat pan cover with upholstery and backrest frame to protect against metal shavings.
- Drill out rivet - 3 -.
- Disengage release - 3 - from retaining plate - 2 -.
- Open cable tie - 1 -.
- Guide release - 3 - out of bracket - 4 -.
- Disengage release - 2 - from four-way lumbar support - 3 -.
- Disengage release - 2 - from clip - 1 -.
- Disengage four-way lumbar support - 3 - at top left and right from clips - 2 - and backrest frame - 1 -.
- Remove four-way lumbar support - 3 -.
Installation
Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
• Before handling any airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
- Before riveting lumbar support, place a plastic washer - 4 - between lumbar support - 1 - and backrest frame - 2 -.
3 Rivet
• Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.
- Switch on ignition.
CAUTION!
Connect 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.
- 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.
Upholstery with Headrest with Locking Mechanism
The headrest with locking mechanism is a fixed component of the backrest upholstery. It is not possible to separate the upholstery and the headrest. For this reason, removal and installation is described in the following chapter.
Refer to => [ Backrest Cover and Upholstery ] Backrest Cover and Upholstery.
Headrest Guide
Removing
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
• Before handling any airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
- Remove front seat.
- Attach front seat to (VAS 6136). Refer to => [ Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool ] Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool.
- Remove backrest cover panel.
- Remove upholstery with headrest. Refer to => [ Upholstery with Headrest with Locking Mechanism ].
Headrest guide without release button
- Press retaining tab - arrow - on headrest guide - 1 - toward center of headrest guide.
- Hold retaining tab - arrow - down.
- Pull headrest guide - 1 - upward out of backrest frame - 2 -.
Headrest guide with release button
- Press retaining tab on headrest guide - 1 - toward center of headrest guide.
- Hold retaining tab - arrow - down.
- Pull headrest guide - 1 - upward out of backrest frame - 2 -.
Continuation for headrest guide without and with release button
Installation
Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
• Before handling any airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
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• Make sure the retaining tab is engaged correctly in backrest frame.
• Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.
- Switch on ignition.
CAUTION!
Connect 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.
- 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.
Lower Seat Frame
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
• Before handling any airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
- Remove front seat.
- Attach front seat to (VAS 6136) => [ Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool ] Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool.
- Remove the backrest.
- Remove cover with seat pan upholstery. Refer to => [ Seat Pan Cover and Upholstery ] Seat Pan Cover and Upholstery.
- Disconnect electrical connectors if necessary.
Seat pan upper frame, replacing
- Remove spring mat with wiring harness from seat pan upper frame.
Continuation: Upper or lower frame, replacing
- Remove bolts - 1 - (quantity: 3).
- Remove the bolt - 4 -.
- Remove the bolt - 5 -.
- Remove seat pan upper frame - 2 - upward from lower frame - 3 -.
- Be careful of bushings - 1 - in bearing points.
2 Lower seat pan frame
CAUTION!
• Do 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, the corresponding assembly parts must be replaced.
- Remove Driver Seat Height Adjustment Motor (V245) or Front Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment Motor (V246). Refer to => [ Driver and Front Passenger Height Adjustment Motors ].
- Remove the driver seat angle adjustment motor (V243) or front passenger seat angle adjustment motor (V244). Refer to => [ Front Seat Angle Adjustment Motors ].
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
• Before handling any airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
- Install removed driver seat height adjustment motor (V245) or front passenger's seat height adjustment motor (V246) in new seat pan lower frame. Refer to => [ Driver and Front Passenger Height Adjustment Motors ].
- Install the driver seat angle adjustment motor (V243) or front passenger seat angle adjustment motor (V244) in the new seat pan lower frame. Refer to => [ Front Seat Angle Adjustment Motors ].
- Install spring mat with wiring harness in seat pan upper frame. Refer to => [ Spring Mat with Seat Pan Wiring Harness ].
- Do not damage bushings - 1 - during further assembly.
CAUTION!
• Do 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, the corresponding assembly parts must be replaced.
• Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.
- Switch on ignition.
CAUTION!
Connect 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.
- 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.
Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Lower Seat Frame Assembly Overview ] Lower Seat Frame Assembly Overview
Spring Mat with Seat Pan Wiring Harness
Refer to => [ Spring Mat with Seat Pan Wiring Harness ] Power Front Memory Seats
Backrest Wiring Harness
Refer to => [ Backrest Wiring Harness ] Power Front Memory Seats
Storage Compartment or Drawer
Drawer, refer to => [ Drawer, through 06.2006 ] Standard Front Seats
Storage compartment, refer to => [ Storage Compartment ] Standard Front Seats
Footwell Lighting
Refer to => Electrical Equipment 96 Removal and Installation
Seat Cushion Extension
Removing
CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
- Remove front seat.
- Attach front seat to (VAS 6136) => [ Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool ] Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool.
- Remove drawer or storage compartment:
• Drawer, refer to => [ Drawer, through 06.2006 ] Standard Front Seats
• Storage compartment, refer to => [ Storage Compartment ] Standard Front Seats.
- Detach cover and cushion from seat pan. Refer to => [ Seat Pan Cover and Upholstery ] Seat Pan Cover and Upholstery.
- Detach seat cushion extension from cover and cushion. Refer to => [ Seat Pan Cover, Separating from Upholstery ] Seat Pan Cover, Separating from Upholstery.
- Remove nuts - 3 - (quantity: 4).
- Remove seat surface extension base plate - 2 -.
Installation
Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
• Before handling any airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
• Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.
- Switch on ignition.
CAUTION!
Connect 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.
- Connect battery with ignition on.
- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.
Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Seat Cushion Extension Assembly Overview ] Seat Cushion Extension Assembly Overview
Trim
Removing
CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
- Remove front seat.
- Attach front seat to (VAS 6136). Refer to => [ Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool ] Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool.
- Remove drawer or storage compartment:
• Drawer, removing, refer to => [ Drawer, through 06.2006 ] Standard Front Seats
• Storage compartment, removing, refer to => [ Storage Compartment ] Standard Front Seats.
- Remove clips - 7 - (quantity: 4) on trim - 1 -.
- Remove the trim - 1 -.
Installation
Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
• Before handling any airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
• Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.
- Switch on ignition.
CAUTION!
Connect 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.
- Connect battery with ignition on.
- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.
Handle
Removing
CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
- Remove front seat.
- Attach front seat to (VAS 6136) => [ Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool ] Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Tool.
- Remove drawer or storage compartment:
• Drawer, removing, refer to => [ Drawer, through 06.2006 ] Standard Front Seats
• Storage compartment, removing, refer to => [ Storage Compartment ] Standard Front Seats.
- Remove bolts - 4 - (quantity: 4).
- Remove handle - 6 -.
Installation
Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
• Before handling any airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
• Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.
- Switch on ignition.
CAUTION!
Connect 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.
- Connect battery with ignition on.
- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.
Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Seat Cushion Extension Assembly Overview ] Seat Cushion Extension Assembly Overview