Removing and installing backrest cover and padding (seats with manual or electric adjustment) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for 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 backrest:
2. Remove head restraint:
3. Remove backrest cover panel:
4. Disengage lower fastening strips (1) (3x) at outer backrest frame (2).
5. Remove side airbag .

6. Take airbag out of pouch and re-engage airbag in outer backrest frame.
7. Vehicles from 04.2008 onwards: Unfasten clip (4) and pull lug (3) on backrest cover (2) through recess in backrest padding (1).
8. Detach cover with padding from outer backrest frame.
9. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Make sure fastening strips engage properly and that there are no creases in cover.
10. Vehicles from 04.2008 onwards: Pull lug (3) on backrest cover (2) through recess in backrest padding (1) and secure to backrest frame with new clip (4). [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
11. Switch on ignition.
12. ⚠ The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery. — Connect battery earth wire with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
13. If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .

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