Removing and installing motor for foot rest - reclining seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

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• Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Drill out the rivet (2).
• Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Drill out the rivet (1).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove backrest cover with backrest padding .
2. Use an upholstery needle to press out the pin (2).
3. Remove spreader rivet (1) and detach retainer (3) from backrest frame.
4. Repeat procedure on opposite side.
5. Remove the lumbar support .

6. ⚠ Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Drill out the rivet (2).
7. Unscrew the bolt (1) for foot rest adjustment (3).
8. Unplug the connector (3) at the front passenger foot rest adjustment motor V462.
9. ⚠ Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Drill out the rivet (1).
10. Remove bolts (2).
11. Take the foot rest adjuster (4) out of the backrest frame.
12. Insert the foot rest adjuster (4) in the backrest frame and rivet on.

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