Removing and installing backrest cover panel - super sports seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

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• 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. Remove trim for backrest release mechanism .
2. Remove bolt (1).
3. Prise fastening strip (1) for cover out of backrest cover panel and detach from backrest cover panel in areas around head restraint (arrow).
4. Carefully pull cover with padding towards front as far as possible until retaining tab is accessible.
5. Press retaining tab (1) down using a screwdriver and pull backrest cover panel out of bracket.

6. Starting at top, unclip backrest cover panel (1) from head restraint (arrow A).
7. Release retaining tabs at sides (arrows B) and lift backrest cover panel off backrest.
8. Insert retaining hooks of backrest cover panel at bottom of outer backrest frame.
9. Swivel backrest cover panel up and engage retaining hooks at sides and top.
10. Make sure that side retaining tabs engage properly with outer backrest frame and that retaining hooks (bottom) are properly fitted over outer backrest frame.
11. Press backrest cover panel firmly onto backrest so that retaining tabs engage audibly.
12. Check whether backrest cover panel is properly engaged.

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