Spring Mat, Removing And Installing: Removing

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Removing
WARNING:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.

  • Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
  • Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .

-- Fasten the front seat on the : VAS6136Β  . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIRΒ .

-- Remove the backrest seat cover and cushion. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD/SPORT SEAT .

-- Disengage the tension springs -A through D- from the backrest frame -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Springs -A Through D-
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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.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.