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Removing and installing fixed lightweight rear seat backrest — AUDI

Removing and installing fixed lightweight rear seat backrest on Audi: 16 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.

16 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A2 (8Z)

  • Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
  • Special tools named: locking pin

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove rear seat bench .
  2. Remove buckle plate (2).
  3. Unclip upper attachment trim (3).
  4. Unscrew bolt (4) and detach holder (6).
  5. Press locking pin (7) to rear in direction of arrow until it engages. In this process, hook (8) opens rear fastener (9).
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  1. Swivel rear seat backrest forwards into vertical position (approx. 20°).
  2. Detach rear seat backrest vertically upwards from rear fasteners (9).
  3. Take rear seat backrest out of vehicle.
  4. Position rear seat backrest in vehicle.
  5. Align hook (8) with rear fastener (9).
  6. Swivel rear seat backrest to rear until it makes contact with upper attachment (5).
  7. Press locking pin (7) forwards until it engages. In this process, hook (8) locks rear fastener (9).
  8. Fit holder (6) with bolt (4).
  9. Clip in upper attachment trim (3).
  10. Fit buckle plate (2).
  11. Fit rear seat bench .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.