Removing and installing backrest cover and padding - multi-contour seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove head restraint .
2. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Remove front seat .
3. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. Remove backrest .
5. Disengage the hook (2) and piping (3) of the backrest cover (1) at the backrest frame.

6. Unplug electrical connectors and move clear.
7. Disengage the hook (1) and piping (2) for the backrest cover (3) at the backrest frame.
8. Repeat procedure on opposite side.
9. Remove bolts (3).
10. Unfasten bracket for wiring (4) for side airbag at backrest frame.
11. Press side airbag (1) upwards (arrow) and disengage from backrest frame.
12. Take the side airbag out of the pouch (2) and re-engage in the backrest frame.
13. Unclip the fastening strip (2) at the top at the backrest cover (3) from the pressure distribution plate for the upper backrest adjuster (1).
14. Unclip the backrest padding from the pressure distribution plate for the upper backrest adjuster (arrow).
15. Unplug electrical connector (3).
16. Press valve block (4) for massage mat upwards slightly (arrow A) to disengage at module carrier.
17. Carefully release catch (arrow B) and disconnect pneumatic lines (1) and (2).
18. Repeat procedure on opposite side of backrest.
19. Disengage the piping (1) on the left and right at the backrest frame (2).
20. Move clear valve block with connected pneumatic lines at outer backrest frame and detach backrest cover with backrest padding.

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