Removing and installing backrest cover panel - sports seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code FV

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• If it is difficult to detach, release side retaining hooks with removal lever80-200.
• Make sure that side retaining tabs engage properly with outer backrest frame and that retaining hooks (bottom) are properly fitted over outer backrest frame.

📋 Procedure

1. Move front seat as far forwards and down as possible and fold backrest down.
2. ⚠ Risk of injury from burr on backrest cover panel.Wear protective gloves. — Reach behind right side of backrest cover panel (1) (as shown in illustration) and pull cover panel off outer backrest frame towards right side. [Note: If it is difficult to detach, release side retaining hooks with removal lever80-200.]
3. Repeat procedure on opposite side.
4. Pull off backrest cover panel further and bend it until retaining hooks (top) have disengaged from outer backrest frame.
5. Lift backrest cover panel off backrest (2).

6. Insert retaining hooks (2) of backrest cover panel in top of outer backrest frame (1).
7. Swivel backrest cover panel down and engage retaining tabs at sides (3) and at bottom (4).
8. Make sure that side retaining tabs engage properly with outer backrest frame and that retaining hooks (bottom) are properly fitted over outer backrest frame.
9. Press backrest cover panel forcefully towards backrest in areas marked by (arrows) until retaining tabs and hooks engage audibly.
10. Check whether backrest cover panel is properly engaged.

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