Removing and installing backrest cover panel (seat with electric adjustment) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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• Never pull on the cover when performing the next steps (refer to items A, B and C in the following illustration), as otherwise the cover could tear. — Fold out bottom edge of cover (1) in area of (arrow A).
• Considerable force is required to unclip fastening strip of cover from groove of backrest cover panel.Unclip fastening strip using removal wedge3409.
• 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 front seat .
2. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
3. ⚠ Never pull on the cover when performing the next steps (refer to items A, B and C in the following illustration), as otherwise the cover could tear. — Fold out bottom edge of cover (1) in area of (arrow A).
4. Disengage cover (1) (bottom) from slots (arrow C) of backrest cover panel (2). [Note: Considerable force is required to unclip fastening strip of cover from groove of backrest cover panel.Unclip fastening strip using removal wedge3409.]
5. Start unclipping fastening strip in area around (arrow B) on backrest cover panel (2).

6. Unclip rest of fastening strip from all-round groove by pulling fastening strip.
7. Unclip backrest cover panel (1) at bottom on both sides.
8. Unclip using removal lever80 - 200.
9. Detach backrest cover panel (1) from backrest by pulling downwards.
10. ⚠ 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. — Check whether clip (2) is still in backrest cover panel after unclipping backrest cover panel (1).
11. If this is not the case, unfasten clip (2) from outer backrest frame and clip it into backrest cover panel (1).
12. When inserting backrest cover panel (1) from underneath, make sure tab (arrow) is in front of outer backrest frame (2). [Note: Illustration shows backrest cover panel being inserted in outer backrest frame of Coupé. The procedure for inserting the backrest cover panel is similar on the Roadster.For greater clarity padding and cover are not shown in illustration.Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
13. Switch on ignition.
14. ⚠ 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.
15. 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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