REPOST: Sport Seat Install...

Boston Driver · 12-06-2004, 10:42 PM

I deleted the earlier post about my install because I had to clean up a few things. I waited too long to edit the original post, and it is too late to undelete. So, here it is again...

This is an easy DIY install if you can get your hands on OEM sport seats.

Again, the standard disclaimer about doing things to your car...you will be working with some wiring harnesses, including disconnecting the airbag wires. However, I will note that I did not disconnect the battery for my install. I did not get an airbag error code as long as I did not power on the car when the airbag wires are disconnected.

Anyway, step one is to remove the headrests and put the seat all the way upright (which helps in getting the seat out of the car later). Move the seat forward and remove the two plastic covers that hide the seat rails, which are open in the back.

Then move the seat all the way back, and in front, remove the plastic cover for the front of the seat rail. Remove the two 13mm bolts shown in the picture below.

Then, grab the seat from behind and pull the seat back towards the rear of the car to disengage the seat rail from the floor mount.

Then tilt the seat back and remove these five connectors (I do not know which one is which, airbag, power, seatbelt, heat, etc.). The black connector has tabs on the sides that push in towards the center of the clip to disengage. The yellow connector has to slide out of the harness, and then you can get to a purple tab that you need to depress to disconnect. The others have those big tabs you can see, and identical ones on the other side. A small flat blade screwdriver works well here to slide under the tabs on the top of the clips.

Then, just slide the seat towards the back of the car and out of the rails. One tip here is to put something like old socks over the wheels so you do not get grease on the rug, or scratch any of the interior trim. Remove the seat from the car, mine came out the front door just fine, and VOILA!

Good opportunity to vacuum the carpet...ick poo!

Installation was easy, just the reverse of removal. Start by getting the seat in the car and in the rails. Tilt up and reconnect the wires. Slide forward and align the seat rail so you can install the two bolts in front. Replace the plastic covers, and you are done!

Here is the before and after:

BEFORE

AFTER

And, if you are lucky enough to find a set of rears to go with the fronts, here is a post about swapping the rear seats:
rear seat swap

2.7Twin · 12-06-2004, 11:41 PM

Stoney · 12-06-2004, 11:58 PM

Egil A64.2s - S6 · 12-07-2004, 03:14 AM

absolutcq20v · 12-07-2004, 04:58 AM

saakey · 12-07-2004, 06:02 AM

Press · 12-07-2004, 06:34 AM

2.7Twin · 12-07-2004, 06:41 AM

saabSean · 12-07-2004, 08:56 AM

I couldn't find your last post and I need to remove my seat so I can plug in the fore/aft motor still!

Boston Driver · 12-07-2004, 09:43 AM

12-06-2004, 10:42 PM	#1
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Account #: 69482 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 26,765	REPOST: Sport Seat Install... I deleted the earlier post about my install because I had to clean up a few things. I waited too long to edit the original post, and it is too late to undelete. So, here it is again... This is an easy DIY install if you can get your hands on OEM sport seats. Again, the standard disclaimer about doing things to your car...you will be working with some wiring harnesses, including disconnecting the airbag wires. However, I will note that I did not disconnect the battery for my install. I did not get an airbag error code as long as I did not power on the car when the airbag wires are disconnected. Anyway, step one is to remove the headrests and put the seat all the way upright (which helps in getting the seat out of the car later). Move the seat forward and remove the two plastic covers that hide the seat rails, which are open in the back. Then move the seat all the way back, and in front, remove the plastic cover for the front of the seat rail. Remove the two 13mm bolts shown in the picture below. Then, grab the seat from behind and pull the seat back towards the rear of the car to disengage the seat rail from the floor mount. Then tilt the seat back and remove these five connectors (I do not know which one is which, airbag, power, seatbelt, heat, etc.). The black connector has tabs on the sides that push in towards the center of the clip to disengage. The yellow connector has to slide out of the harness, and then you can get to a purple tab that you need to depress to disconnect. The others have those big tabs you can see, and identical ones on the other side. A small flat blade screwdriver works well here to slide under the tabs on the top of the clips. Then, just slide the seat towards the back of the car and out of the rails. One tip here is to put something like old socks over the wheels so you do not get grease on the rug, or scratch any of the interior trim. Remove the seat from the car, mine came out the front door just fine, and VOILA! Good opportunity to vacuum the carpet...ick poo! Installation was easy, just the reverse of removal. Start by getting the seat in the car and in the rails. Tilt up and reconnect the wires. Slide forward and align the seat rail so you can install the two bolts in front. Replace the plastic covers, and you are done! Here is the before and after: BEFORE AFTER And, if you are lucky enough to find a set of rears to go with the fronts, here is a post about swapping the rear seats: rear seat swap __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

12-06-2004, 11:41 PM	#2
2.7Twin Elder Member Account #: 47246 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 10,967	This should go in the tech files and Stoney's pages, if not already there! ;-) __________________ <big>03 2.7t</big> Current Mods Include: H&R Coil Overs - H-sport sway bars - AWE's DTS- Miltek Catback Exhaust - Tanoga Short Shifter - Tinting at 50% - SSR Comp's Rims w/Toyo T1-S Tires - Hella Smoked taillights - Smoked Side Markers

12-06-2004, 11:58 PM	#3
Stoney AudiWorld Super User Account #: 230 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,270	In the next update. __________________ A6 (C5 platform) FAQ Stoney's Picture Library Email: jds@sonolithics.RemoveThisPart.com 2001 A6 4.2L, Sport, Premium, Nemo Blue, Melange Interior

12-07-2004, 03:14 AM	#4
Egil A64.2s - S6 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10170 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,324	Looks like my seats ;-) __________________ If it wasn't for computers my life would be so simple

12-07-2004, 04:58 AM	#5
absolutcq20v Member Account #: 13357 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 21,322	Mine too!! :) And that definetly needs to go on Stoney's FAQ!! :D

12-07-2004, 06:02 AM	#6
saakey AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 29515 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 4,442	Are you okay now with how they look compared to the rears? And like the new sig ;-) __________________

12-07-2004, 06:34 AM	#7
Press Yeah, I have a Porsche Account #: 78455 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 20,147	AWESOME....nice job, well written and explained.... __________________ PSA - Don't post angry "Just living the dream" Autobahn Country Club (North-South-Full), Blackhawk Farms, Daytona International Speedway, GingerMan, Grattan, Mid-Ohio, Milwaukee Mile, Nurburgring, Road America, VIRginia International Raceway, Watkins Glen International "The most fun you can have in a car with your pants on"™ RIP Zipper 08/03/1999 - 05/09/2009 TeamJanicaRacing.com 2004 A4 3.0 USP Avant 1989 Porsche 951 2001 A6 4.2

12-07-2004, 06:41 AM	#8
2.7Twin Elder Member Account #: 47246 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 10,967	Thank you! ;-) __________________ <big>03 2.7t</big> Current Mods Include: H&R Coil Overs - H-sport sway bars - AWE's DTS- Miltek Catback Exhaust - Tanoga Short Shifter - Tinting at 50% - SSR Comp's Rims w/Toyo T1-S Tires - Hella Smoked taillights - Smoked Side Markers

12-07-2004, 08:56 AM	#9
saabSean Member Account #: 8108 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 4,434	THANK YOU! I couldn't find your last post and I need to remove my seat so I can plug in the fore/aft motor still! __________________ AudiWorld \|\| 1999 A6 2.8q \| 1992 100CS \| AudiWorld Photo Gallery Links \|\| Stoney's FAQ \| CycleForums European Sportbikes Forum Tech Articles \|\| Instrument Cluster Replacement \| Suction Pump Replacement Other \|\| boompa.com/audiSean FOR SALE: MOVEN SP-10 18X8.5 FORGED WHEELS, $500 for 5

12-07-2004, 09:43 AM	#10
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Account #: 69482 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 26,765	Not entirely happy with the rear seats, but still working on that! __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

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