Front Trim Bracket/Compressor/Control Module, Reclining/MULTICONTOUR Seat, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi A8 Quattro, 2017 Audi A8 Quattro, 2016 Audi A8 Quattro, and 2015 Audi A8 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Follow all pyrotechnic components safety precautions, refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Remove the front seat, refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove multicontour seat compressor DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER MULTICONTOUR SEAT COMPRESSOR -V439- / -V440-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove memory seat/steering column adjustment control module, refer to DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER MEMORY SEAT/STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT CONTROL MODULE -J136- / -J521-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the sill panel side trim together with front trim, refer to SEAT SIDE SILL TRIM WITH FRONT TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Partially remove the upholstery from the front seat -1- SEAT PAN COVER AND CUSHION, RECLINING SEAT/MULTICONTOUR SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Electric Wire, Bolts & Bracket

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-- Disconnect harness connector -3- and free up electrical wire.

-- Remove the bolts -2 and 4- and the bracket -arrow-.