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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General Information
Chassis
Steering
Tire Types
For general information on wheel/tire combinations, winter tires, snow
chains, and recommended tire manufacturers, refer to
→Wheel and Tire Guide; Rep. Gr.44
Dri
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ATF Circuit
Overview - ATF Circuit
Caution
Risk of damaging the transmission.
Remove all the plugs on the ATF lines and on the
transmission that were installed during removal.
The ATF cooling function will not work and the transmission
will be damaged if the plugs are forgotten.
WARNING
Door B-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing
B-Pillar Door Trim, Removing and Installing, Front
Removing
- Move the door window into the "open" position.
- Remove the window frame trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Trim Panels; Window
Frame Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove
