Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
1 - Front seat
♦ Removing
– Remove the outer floor
panel anchorage point
⇒ page 107 .
– Guide the webbing out
of the side trim.
– Remove the front runner
covers ⇒ page 286 .
– Remove the rear runner
covers ⇒ page 287 .
– Move the front seat -1-
as far upwards and to
the rear as possible.
– Unscrew the rear bolts
-2- (2x).
– Move the seat forwards.
– Unscrew the front bolts
-2- (2x).
WARNING
Heed the safety regula‐
tions for pyrotechnic
components ⇒ page 94 .
– With the ignition switch‐
ed on, disconnect the
battery earth wire ⇒
Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Tilt the front seat -1-
backwards.
Note
Before disconnecting the igniter and
earth wires, static must be dis‐
charged by briefly touching the door
striker plate or vehicle body.
– Unplug the airbag connector -6- ⇒ page 285 .
– Unplug the power supply connector -5-.
– Unplug the seat heating connector -4-.
– Connect the airbag adapter ⇒ page 284 .
– Lift the front seat -1- out of the vehicle with the assistance of a second mechanic.
♦ Installing
– Install in reverse order.
– On USA vehicles, make sure the bump stop is fitted at the front passenger's seat ⇒ page 288 .
– Switch on the ignition.
WARNING
There must not be any‐
one in the vehicle when
connecting the battery.
– With the ignition switched on, connect the battery earth wire ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .
2 - Bolts (4x)
❑ Tightening torque 40 Nm
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
1. Front seats (memory seat, electrically operated seat) 283