Removing and installing padding for centre armrest: Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove trim for centre armrest .
2. Remove trim for centre armrest support bracket .
3. Fold centre armrest up as far as possible.
4. Unscrew bolt (1).
5. Disengage spring (5).

6. Disengage Bowden cable (3) at lever (4) (Bowden cable is already disengaged in illustration).
7. Detach lever (4).
8. Take Bowden cable out of guides (A) and (B) (Bowden cable is already disengaged in illustration).
9. Unfasten clips (arrow) on left and right (10 x).
10. Swivel padding (6) for centre armrest down and to rear and detach.
11. Re-install all components and adjust Bowden cable before fitting trim for centre armrest support bracket .

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