Removing and installing 2/3 section of backrest (right-side) — AUDI
Removing and installing 2/3 section of backrest (right-side) on Audi: 13 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)
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- On vehicles with backrest heating make sure connector for backrest heating is fitted in correct installation position .
- Make sure that backrest engages .
📋 Procedure
- On vehicles with ski bag remove ski bag .
- Remove centre belt end fitting .
- Fold 1/3 section of backrest (left-side) and 2/3 section of backrest (right-side) down.
- Remove cover and clamp from centre bracket (3).
- Lift backrest (6) out of centre bracket (3) in direction of (arrow A) and detach backrest from fitting (1) in direction of (arrow B).
- Re-fit grommet (2) if it is pulled out when removing backrest.
- On vehicles with backrest heating unplug connector for backrest heating (4).
- On vehicles with belt tensioner unplug connector for belt tensioner (5).
- On vehicles with backrest heating make sure connector for backrest heating is fitted in correct installation position .
- Make sure that backrest engages .
- Unscrew bolt (1).
- Push anchorage point (4) out in direction of arrow.
- Install binding clip (2) at side padding (1).
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