AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Front Seats User Guide
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Front seat lubrication locations
 
    
-  Lubricate lubrication positions -A-, -B-, -C-, and -D- using G 052 745 
A3 universal low temperature grease. 
    
Notes:  -  Lubricate seat guide rails at locations -1- and at side using thin layer of 
G 052 745 A3 universal low temperature grease. 
When lubricating, make sure no grease gets on the carpet or seats.Only apply a thin layer of grease.
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Backrest, removing and installing
 
     
WARNING! 
     
Before starting work on seats, connect VAS 
5094 airbag adapter   page 72
-9 . 
      Fabricating removal tool:  
    
-  Bend screwdriver -1- with width -2- (3.5 mm) and dimensions -A- (20 
mm) and -B- (max. 15 mm). 
- Remove seat   page 72
-2 .
    
-  Turn adjusting wheel -1- from behind until you can see one of the 
adjusting wheel catches (direction of arrow A). If necessary, use 
flashlight. 
-  Attach removal tool -2- and pull in direction of arrow -B-.
- 
Turn adjusting wheel an additional 120 .-  Attach removal tool -2- and pull in direction of arrow B.
-  Remove adjusting wheel. 
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- Remove bolts -2- (2x). 
-  Pull bottom of trim piece -1- out slightly and detach upward out of front 
and rear brackets. 
    
-  Move belt buckle forward. 
-  Push through pins -2- (2x) toward inside.
-  Push pin -1- in to first detent.
-  Remove trim piece -3-. 
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-  For vehicles with seat heaters, disconnect 
harness connector under seat and detach from 
brackets. 
    
Note:  
It is not necessary to remove brake wheel -3- because it is part of the 
backrest frame.  - Remove bolts -1- (4x). 
   Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
-  Lift off backrest.
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Brake element for backrest adjustment, 
removing and installing
 
WARNING! 
Before starting work on seats, connect VAS 
5094 airbag adapter   page 72
-9 . 
1 - 
Spring washer 
2 - 
Locking washer 
3 - 
Brake element 
  Removing:
 - Remove seat  page 72
-2 .
 - Remove side seat trim panels   page 
72
-17
 . 
 - Using screwdriver, remove spring 
washer -1-. 
 - Remove brake element -3- together with 
locking washer -2- from groove -4-. 
  Installing:
 - When installing, insert catches -7- in 
mounting -5-, and square -8- in square 
mounting -6-. 
 - Tap on new spring washer -1- using 
socket. 
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4 - 
Groove 
5 - 
Mountings 
6 - 
Square mounting 
7 - 
Catches 
8 - 
Square 
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Side seat trim panels, removing and 
installing
 
     
WARNING! 
     
Before starting work on seats, connect VAS 
5094 airbag adapter   page 72
-9 . 
    
-  Fabricating removal tool: Bend screwdriver -1- with width -2- (3.5 mm) 
and dimensions -A- (20 mm) and -B- (max. 15 mm). 
- Remove seat   page 72
-2 .
    
-  Turn adjusting wheel -1- from behind until you can see one of the 
adjusting wheel catches (direction of arrow -A-). If necessary, use 
flashlight. 
-  Attach removal tool -2- and pull in direction of arrow -B-.
- 
Turn adjusting wheel an additional 120 .-  Attach removal tool -2- and pull in direction of arrow -B-.
-  Remove adjusting wheel. 
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- Remove bolts -2- (2x). 
-  Pull bottom of trim piece -1- out slightly and detach upward out of front 
and rear brackets. 
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Changing lumbar support and retrofitting 
plastic insert
 
Notes: 
 
If the lumbar shaft is defective, the circlip can be 
replaced by a grip support. 
 A plastic insert can installed by pressing the 
lumbar support through the upholstery. 
1 - 
Backrest frame 
2 - 
Plastic insert 
  - Remove backrest cover   page 74
-1 .
 - Slide plastic insert between lumbar 
support and spring wire. 
  - Secure plastic insert using two tie wraps.
3 - 
Grip support 
  - Remove backrest cover   page 74
-1 .
 - Remove circlip -6-.
 - Push bearing sleeve toward outside and 
install grip support -3- together with 
retaining flange -4- into groove -8-. 
  - Install set screw.
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4 - 
Retaining flange 
5 - 
Set screw 
6 - 
Circlip 
7 - 
Bearing sleeve 
8 - 
Groove 
9 - 
Tie wraps (2x) 
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