Removing and installing cover and padding for split backrest (rear): 1/3 section of backrest (left-side) — AUDI
Removing and installing cover and padding for split backrest (rear): 1/3 section of backrest (left-side) on Audi: 11 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)
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- After fitting latch trim (5), make sure red lever (4) moves freely.
📋 Procedure
- Remove rear seat bench .
- Remove 1/3 section of backrest (left-side) .
- Remove head restraint .
- Lift off latch trim (5).
- Prise out fastening strips (peripheral) (7).
- Prise cover over outer bearings (6) (2x).
- Lift cover and padding (1).
- Press out head restraint guides (2) and (3) upwards.
- Detach cover and padding (1).
- Install head restraint guide with button (left-side).
- After fitting latch trim (5), make sure red lever (4) moves freely.
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