Removing and installing cover and padding for front seat backrest — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• 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 static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Remove front seat .
2. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
3. Remove front seat backrest .
4. Remove head restraint guides (without and with release button) .
5. Remove trim for backrest release mechanism (front) .

6. Disengage fastening strips (2) at top, bottom and side of backrest frame (3).
7. Pull cover and padding (1) upwards off backrest frame and detach.
8. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Make sure that fastening strips (2) engage properly and that there are no creases in the cover (1). [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
9. Switch on ignition.
10. ⚠ 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. — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire 27. [Note: 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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