If your seat height adjustment has seized, then you will need to replace the gas strut which resides underneath the seat. The gas strut operates on a cable, and is only available via the dealership.

If you are new to the TT, ensure you are using the correct technique to get the seat to adjust!!

Guide:

PART NUMBER FOR REPLACEMENT STRUT:

Partnumber Title Price
8N0881177A GASDRFEDER £50ish



Part number 18 from this diagram:


1) remove seat ( 4 x hex bolts ) unplug airbag

2) take seat in to working area, and make sure you protect the floor space with a mate etc...

3) turn seat upside down ( resting on head rest )

4) Take a look at the seat...


5) Locate these 2 retention clips, and pull out the pegs in the centre:



you may wish to provide some leverage to unclip the clip:



Once you remove clips, you will be able to pull the seat up in order to remove both bolts which hold on the gas strut.

6) remove gas strut bolts and unhook the operating cable.



7) refit new gas strut as per old strut fitting... fit clips and pegs back in... plug in airbag sockets under seat and bolt the seat back in with the 4 hex allen bolts..

8) clear airbag fault light via VAGCOM

job done, working seat height adjuster..