Removing and installing rear seat backrest - multi-contour seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Special tools named: VAS 6282

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• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Observe additional safety regulations for side airbags . — With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Remove rear seat bench .
3. Remove bolts (arrows A) for rear seat backrest.
4. Push rear seat backrest upwards (arrow B).
5. Disengage outer backrest frame (1) at rear from mounting bracket (2) on back panel.

6. Pull rear seat backrest as far forwards as possible.
7. ⚠ 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. — Unplug electrical connector (yellow) for side airbag (rear).
8. To do so, pull catch (1) in direction of (arrow) and disconnect electrical connectors (2) and (3).
9. Plug in connector of airbag adapter VAS 6282 at electrical connector for side airbag .
10. Unplug electrical connector and take rear seat backrest out of vehicle.
11. Insert rear seat backrest in vehicle and engage outer backrest frame (1) at mounting bracket (2). [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
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. — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery. [Note: If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .]

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