Removing and installing backrest release mechanism - super sports seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

1. Remove trim for backrest release mechanism .
2. Remove backrest cover panel .
3. Remove padding from rear seat backrest in area of backrest release mechanism (it is not necessary to remove seat) .
4. Swivel mounting (1) for backrest release mechanism upwards as far as stop and hold in this position.
5. Disengage Bowden connecting cable (4) from mounting.

6. Remove bolt (3).
7. In area of backrest release mechanism, carefully pull backrest cover with padding forwards as far as possible.
8. Press backrest release mechanism (2) forwards as far as it will go, and at the same time disengage it at outer backrest frame.
9. Swivel backrest release mechanism forwards, release from bracket and detach.
10. Swivel operating lever (1) upwards as far as it will go.
11. Disengage Bowden connecting cable at operating lever.
12. Unclip Bowden connecting cable (2) at backrest release mechanism and remove.

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