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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A6 SEDAN (4G2) L4-2.0L TURBO (CAEB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONFRONT SEAT - MULTI-CONTOUR SEATSEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
2012 Audi A6 Sedan (4G2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)
Seat Frame Assembly Overview
2012 Audi A6 Sedan (4G2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)SECTION Seat Frame Assembly Overview
Seat Frame Assembly Overview
1 Bushing
• Inserted in all bracket locations
• Cannot be replaced with workshop materials
• The assembly component must be replaced if the bushing is damaged
2 Bolt
• Self-locking
• Replacing
• Threaded holes for screws must be cleaned, for example, with thread cutter
• 22 Nm
3 Upper seat pan frame
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Upper Seat Pan Frame ] Upper Seat Pan Frame
• For the correct allocation, refer to => Parts Catalog
• Install all electrical and electronic components and wires in the new upper frame.
4 Bolt
• Self-locking
• Replacing
• Threaded holes for screws must be cleaned, for example, with thread cutter
• 22 Nm
5 Safety ground lock
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Safety Ground Lock ] Safety Ground Lock
• Check for ease of movement => [ Checking Safety Ground Lock for Ease of Movement ] Checking Safety Ground Lock For Ease of Movement
6 Retaining Plate
7 Bolt
• Quantity: 2
• For the correct tightening specification refer to => [ Safety Ground Lock Assembly Overview ] Safety Ground Lock Assembly Overview
8 Spring
9 Lower seat pan frame
• Driver side: with driver seat forward/back adjustment motor (V28)
• Front passenger side: with front passenger seat forward/back adjustment motor (V31)
• Cannot be disassembled
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motors V28 and V31 ] Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Motors V28 and V31
• For replacing, install the Removing and Installing and seat belt latch in the new lower frame
10 Bolt
• Self-locking
• Replacing
• Threaded holes for screws must be cleaned, for example, with thread cutter
• 22 Nm
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.