1998 AUDI A4 warning

72-39


Switch unit circuit board, removing and
installing

WARNING!
Before starting work on seats, connect VAS
5094 airbag adapter page 72
-9 .
CAUTION!
Only the switch circuit board can be removed.
The switches in the side seat trim cannot be
replaced separately.
Note:
The switch unit circuit board is installed in the side
seat trim on door sill side.
1 -
Plastic cover
2 -
Bolts (4x)
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72-41


Mounting trim, removing and installing

WARNING!
Before starting work on seats, connect VAS
5094 airbag adapter page 72
-9 .
1 -
Mounting trim
Removing:
- Remove seat page 72
-25
.
- Remove mounting trim -1- downward, so
pins -4- and tabs -5- are pulled out of
catches -6- and -7-.
- Pull out mounting trim -1-.
Installing:
- On same side of side airbag unit, insert
insertion edge -2- under side airbag
module in direction of arrow.
- Install mounting trim evenly so pins -4-
and tabs -5- engage in catches -6- and -
7-.
2 -
Insertion edge
Only on same side of side airbag module
3 -
Backrest
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72-43


Spring cover, removing and installing

WARNING!
Before starting work on seats, connect VAS
5094 airbag adapter page 72
-9 .
1 -
Backrest
2 -
Spring cover
Removing:
- Move seat fully up.
- Unbolt two bolts -3- on left and right of
spring cover -2-.
- Pull off spring cover -2- from right-side of
seat.
- Then pull spring toward right so clip -4-
detaches from left-side of spring cover.
- Remove spring cover -2- from seat.
Installing:
- Install left side of spring cover -1- with
clip -4-.
- Push spring cover -2- onto right-side until
it engages.
- Tighten both bolts -3-.
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72-45


2-way lumbar support, removing and
installing

WARNING!
Before starting work on seats, connect VAS
5094 airbag adapter page 72
-9 .
1 -
Backrest frame
2 -
2-way lumbar support
- Remove seat page 72
-25
.
- Remove backrest upholstery page 74
-
22
.
- Disconnect harness connector for lumbar
support motor -5-.
- Remove bolts -4- (2x).
- Remove bolts -4- (2x).
3 -
Retaining hook
4 -
Bolts (2x)
5 -
Harness connector for lumbar support
motor
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72-46


Lumbar support motor with transmission,
removing and installing

WARNING!
Before starting work on seats, connect VAS
5094 airbag adapter page 72
-9 .
1 -
Lumbar support body
2 -
Foam pieces (2x)
If not available as a replacement part,
detach foam pieces from old motor and
attach to new motor
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72-48


Backrest motor with transmission,
removing and installing

WARNING!
Before starting work on seats, connect VAS
5094 airbag adapter page 72
-9 .
Note:
Illustration only shows backrest.
1 -
Backrest frame
2 -
Backrest motor with transmission
Removing:
- Move seat fully up.
- Remove seat page 72
-25
.
- Remove trim panels page 72
-41
.
- Remove backrest upholstery page 74
-
22
.
- Using screwdriver, remove spring
washer -5- on backrest motor side (-B- in
illustration).
- Pull shaft out of backrest frame -1- far
enough so backrest motor -2- can be
removed.
-
Cut all tie wraps on backrest motor using
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72-50


Motor for seat height adjustment,
removing and installing

WARNING!
Before starting work on seats, connect VAS
5094 airbag adapter page 72
-9 .
Note:
Ensure that bushings -4- are correctly seated in the
seat frame.
1 -
Seat frame
2 -
Seat height motor adjustment
Removing:
- Move seat fully up.
- Remove seat page 72
-25
.
- Remove seat cushion page 72
-32
.
- Disconnect harness connector -3-.
- Disconnect harness connector -3-
housing from seat frame.
- Using screwdriver, lift locking washer -5-
from shaft -6-.
- Remove motor -2-.
Installing:
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72-53


Headrest guides, removing and installing

WARNING!
Before starting work on seats, connect VAS
5094 airbag adapter page 72
-9 .
CAUTION!
The locking pins for both headrest guides must
be on the inside so that they engage in the
height adjustment catches.
1 -
Headrest
2 -
Headrest guide
Removing:
- Remove headrest -1- page 72
-52
.
- Remove upholstery from backrest frame
- 3- page 74
-22
.
- Press catches -5- of headrest guide -2-
together and pull headrest guide -2- up
and off.
Installing:
- Install headrest guides -2- so locking
pins -4- of headrest guides are both on
inside.
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