Removing and installing centre head restraint blind: Audi A8 D3
Step-by-step removing and installing centre head restraint blind for the Audi A8 D3: 13 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)
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- Make sure the blind is properly engaged on both sides.
📋 Procedure
- Remove the rear seat bench .
- Remove the rear seat backrest .
- Remove the centre head restraint .
- Prise out the blind (2) on the left and right at the locations marked (1) (2x).
- Disengage the blind (2) on the left and right at the locations marked (3) (2x) and detach the blind (2).
- If the old blind is re-installed:
- Roll up the blind (2).
- Hold the pin (4) with pliers and turn the blind 14-15 times in the direction opposite to extension direction (arrow).
- Press in the pin (4) and secure the pin (4) with a paper clip for example.
- Engage the blind (2) in the guides (1). Start on the side with locking element.
- Make sure the blind is properly engaged on both sides.
- Pull out the locking element (3).
- Check operation of the blind. At least 3/4 retraction
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