Removing and installing - rear seat backrest storage compartment, equipment version with long wheelbase — AUDI
Removing and installing - rear seat backrest storage compartment, equipment version with long wheelbase on Audi: 11 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on 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 seat frame/rear seat backrest .
- Equipment version with Rear Seat Entertainment: Remove DVD changer R161Communication91DVD/CD changer; Removing and installing DVD changer.
- Remove trim for storage compartment in rear seat backrest .
- Remove rear shelf .
- Unclip the cover (1) to the front using the removal wedge3409(arrow) and detach.
- Remove trim panel with switch for compressor of refrigerator box .
- Open lid (1) for refrigerator box.
- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Press insulating mat for back panel slightly to one side and unscrew nuts (2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9).
- Remove bolts (1, 5, 6 and 10).
- Disengage the rear seat backrest storage compartment to the front from the studs and detach.
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