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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

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

📋 Procedure

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

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

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