Removing and installing head restraint cover and padding — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

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• Make sure cover is positioned on padding without creases or seam marks.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The cover can only be renewed on the head restraint version with leather cover. On the version with fabric cover, the cover cannot be renewed as it is foam-filled and also serves as a sheath for the padding.Mounting bracket for head restraint is foam-fitted in padding. The two components are permanently connected. — Remove head restraint .
2. Press padding to side in direction of (arrow) on side of trim (1).
3. When doing so, use a wide screwdriver to slightly bend open long-arm spring (2).
4. At the same time, pull off trim on one side until it is released on one side.
5. Repeat procedure on other side.

6. Detach trim while at the same time bending open long-arm springs.
7. Open end sections (1) and (2).
8. Detach cover (3) from mounting bracket with padding.
9. Fold back cover (1).
10. Position cover and slide it over mounting bracket with padding (2).
11. Pull left and right corners of cover (arrow) separately over mounting bracket with padding (2).
12. Smooth down cover.
13. Engage end section (1).
14. While fitting trim (1), bend open long-arm springs (2).
15. Hold long-arm springs (2) open until trim (1) has been slipped over notches into detent position.
16. Firmly press on trim until it engages.
17. Finish aligning cover (3) and smooth it down.
18. Make sure cover is positioned on padding without creases or seam marks.

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