Removing and installing head restraint: Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• The routing of the cable (2) may differ depending on the version .
• When removing head restraint, make sure that cable does not become trapped.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove backrest cover and padding .
2. Push cover and padding to one side to gain access to cable (2). [Note: The routing of the cable (2) may differ depending on the version .]
3. Use release lever T10039 to lever clips (1) out of backrest.
4. ⚠ Prise out the cable only as described; otherwise it could be damaged. — Apply a screwdriver at point (A).
5. Prise cable (1) out of cable support bracket (2) in direction of (arrow) .

6. Pull cable (1) out of clip (3) and disengage cable.
7. Unscrew bolts (1).
8. When removing head restraint, make sure that cable does not become trapped.
9. Clean threads of nuts for bolts (1).
10. Fit new bolts (1).

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