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

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-- Unscrew the front seat and tip to the rear with the wires attached. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the seat functions control module and lay it aside with the wires connected. Refer to SEAT FUNCTION CONTROL MODULES - J136- / -J521-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Standard Seat: 

GWWA72-12558Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Press the pin -arrow- out of the bracket toward the seat cushion, for example using an upholstery needle.

-- Remove the pin that was pressed out from the seat pan.

-- Unclip the bracket support from the seat pan using a flat-head screwdriver.

-- Detach the bracket -1- at the rear of the seat pan and remove it.

Sport Seat: 

GWWA72-12494Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- If equipped, remove the pneumatic system compressor. Refer to PNEUMATIC SYSTEM COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front seat trim. Refer to FRONT SEAT TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the screws -A arrows-.

-- Press the seat side trim -2- to the side slightly.

-- Remove the seat trim/control module/compressor bracket -1- forward from the guides -arrow B-.