Removing and installing head restraint - 3rd row: Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove seat (3rd row) .
2. If backrest is folded, connect backrest adjustment motor to an external power source and move backrest into upright position .
3. Remove seat cover and padding .
4. Disengage Bowden cable support bracket (3) at backrest frame (arrow A).
5. Unfasten retaining clip (2) for Bowden cable hook (arrow B).

6. Disengage Bowden cable hook from retaining clip and at release lever (1).
7. Unfasten retaining clips (1) for Bowden cable sleeve.
8. Remove bolts (arrows).
9. Detach head restraint (2) upwards from backrest cover.
10. If necessary, use adjuster to adjust Bowden cable (1).
11. To do so, turn adjuster in direction of (arrow A) or (arrow B).

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