Audi A4: Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Separate the cover and cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Bench Seat".
- Disconnect the wire -3- directly from the old heating element -1-.
Note
The old heating elements remain on the cushion and will be covered over by the new heating element.
Installing
- Align the new heating elements on the cushion -2-.
- Remove the protective films from the heating elements in succession, taking care not to damage the heating elements.
- Glue the heating elements so that they align with the old heating elements and are free of wrinkles.
- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating elements in the base of the gaps.
Further installation is the reverse order of removal.
Backrest Heating Element, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Separate the cover and cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Outer Folding Backrest".
- Disconnect the wire -3- directly from the old heating element -1-.
Note
The old heating elements remain on the cushion and will be covered over by the new heating element.
Installing
- Align the new heating elements on the cushion -2-.
- Peel the protective film off the heating element. Be careful not to damage the heating element.
- Glue the heating element so that they align with the old heating element and are not wrinkled.
Further installation is the reverse order of removal.
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Wedge Set -T10383-
- Wedge Set - Wedge 1 -T10383/1-
- Hook Tool -T40207-
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
- Pry Lever -80-200-
- Backrest Panel Tool -3370-
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Not illustrated:
- Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture -VAS6136-
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicles with Start/Stop System
There is a risk of injury due to the engine starting
unexpectedly.
The engine can start unexpectedly on vehicles with an
activated Start/Stop System. A message in the instrument cluster
indicates whether the Start/Stop System is a
Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Removing and Installing
Removing
WARNING
There is a risk of an accident from the vehicle
starting to roll.
Pull the parking brake button to activate the
electro-mechanical parking brake.
- Remove the selector mechanism. Refer to
→ Chapter "Selector Mechanism, Removing and Installing".
- Remove
