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

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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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.
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