Removing and installing head restraint guides without and with release button — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• Make sure retaining tab engages properly with outer backrest frame.Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following the installation, the event memory must be interrogated, erased and interrogated again Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051B.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe the safety regulations for working on airbags .Before handling the airbag units (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Remove front seat .
2. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
3. Remove backrest cover panel .
4. Remove padding with head restraint .
5. Press retaining tab (arrow) of head restraint guide (1) towards centre of head restraint guide.

6. Keep retaining tab (arrow) pressed.
7. Lift head restraint guide (1) out of outer backrest frame (2).
8. Press retaining tab of head restraint guide (1) towards centre of head restraint guide.
9. Keep retaining tab (arrow) pressed.
10. Lift head restraint guide (1) out of outer backrest frame (2). [Note: Make sure retaining tab engages properly with outer backrest frame.Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
11. ⚠ Observe the safety regulations for working on airbags .Before handling the airbag units (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Switch on ignition.
12. ⚠ The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery. — Connect battery earth wire with ignition switched on 27.
13. If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following the installation, the event memory must be interrogated, erased and interrogated again Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051B.

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