Removing and installing backrest cover and padding - seat without pneumatic components — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

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• 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 .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ 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 .
2. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
3. Remove head restraint .
4. Remove backrest cover panel .
5. Disconnect wiring harness for backrest heating at seat pan and move it clear.

6. Disengage coupling hooks on sides of outer backrest frame (arrows A).
7. Disengage piping at outer backrest frame (arrows B).
8. Remove side airbag (front) .
9. Disengage inner piping at wire frame (arrows).
10. Unfasten cover with padding from outer backrest frame and carefully pull it out towards front.

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