Removing and installing frame-type head restraint cover — AUDI
Removing and installing frame-type head restraint cover on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
Grind down a screwdriver, as shown in the illustration, to use as a tool. Shaft tip not smaller than 1 mm.
Dimension a = 65 mm
Dimension b = approx. 5 mm
Smooth edges on shaft -1- thoroughly and treat with fine emery cloth.
Note:
The smoother the surface of the shaft, the less the risk of damage to the head restraint covers.
Removal
Push back wire clip -2- with screwdriver.
Withdraw guide rod -1-.
If the covers are undamaged, use the tool to lever the two plastic clamping strips out of the fixing channel one after the other all the way round, as shown in the illustration.
If the covers are damaged, lever plastic clamping strip out in the middle and cut through it.
Installation
Note:
Head restraint covers are different for head restraints ▸ 01.92 and head restraints 01.92 ▸. It is not possible to fit a combination of the two variants.
Head restraints ä 01.92:
The lugs on the clamping strip -1- must engage in the recesses -3- in the fixing channel -2-.
Head restraints ä 01.92:
The clamping strip -1- must engage in the lugs -3- in the fixing channel -2-.
All:
Slightly elongate both plastic clamping strips (overstretch).
Heat the plastic strips slightly if necessary.
Start on the front side of the head restraint.
Position the plastic strip at 3 corners of the fixing channel.
At the fourth corner use the tool to carefully lever the plastic clamping strip into the fixing channel, as shown in the illustration.
Only now press the plastic clamping strip firmly into the fixing channel all the way round, using the tool.
Press the other end of the head restraint cover through the frame.
Tauten the head restraint cover forcefully at the 4 corners.
Lightly position the plastic strip at 3 corners, as previously described.
Note:
When fitting the head restraint cover, ensure the seams of the cover are located in the grooves provided in the foam elements.
Carefully lever the fourth corner of the plastic clamping strip into the fixing channel, using the tool.
Only now press the plastic clamping strip firmly into the fixing channel all the way round, using the tool.
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