Removing and installing massage mat: Audi A6/A7 C7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018)

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Remove front seat .
2. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
3. Remove backrest .
4. Remove backrest cover with backrest padding .
5. Separate backrest cover and padding .

6. Remove clip (3).
7. Fold back air mat (4).
8. Unfasten pneumatic lines from adhesive bonds (1) and move clear.
9. Unfasten massage mat (2) from backrest padding.
10. Route pneumatic lines in backrest padding and connect to valve block.
11. Press pneumatic lines on again and then pull pipes to check that plug-in connectors are engaged properly.
12. Attach double-sided adhesive tape in original locations of adhesive bonds, as found during removal.

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