Removing and installing backrest cover and padding - rear seat backrest with load-through hatch — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016)

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• Make sure button (2) moves freely after fitting trim (1).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove seat bench (see the separate procedure).
2. Remove rear seat backrest (see the separate procedure).
3. Remove head restraint (see the separate procedure).
4. Remove centre armrest with flap for load-through hatch (see the separate procedure).
5. Remove trim frame (see the separate procedure).

6. Remove trim for locking mechanism (see the separate procedure).
7. Remove head restraint guides (see the separate procedure).
8. Unclip plugs (2).
9. Prise fastening strip (top) (1) off backrest pan (3).
10. Prise piping (2) at side and bottom off backrest pan (3).
11. Prise out piping (1) and (3) in load-through hatch of backrest (2).
12. Prise cover over inner bearing.
13. Prise cover over outer bearing.
14. Detach cover with padding from backrest pan.
15. Install head restraint guide with button (left-side).
16. Make sure button (2) moves freely after fitting trim (1).

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