Removing and installing rear seat bench: Audi A6/A7 C7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018)

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• Make sure that wire hooks are properly engaged in retainers.

📋 Procedure

1. Move front seats as far forwards as they will go.
2. Unclip guides for ISOFIX child seat anchor (4x) (1) from anchors (2).
3. Reach underneath rear seat bench frame on one side with both hands.
4. Using both hands, pull rear seat bench (1) firmly and abruptly upwards (arrows A) to disengage wire hook (2) for rear seat bench from retainer (3).
5. Repeat procedure on other side of rear seat bench (arrows B).

6. Equipment version with seat heating: Unplug electrical connector for seat heating.
7. Take rear seat bench out of vehicle.
8. Lift floor covering (3) and press new retainers into body cut-out (1) until they engage audibly.
9. Fit floor covering around retainer, as illustrated. [Note: The floor panel that the retainers are inserted in and the wire frame of the rear seat bench must be checked every time the rear seat bench is removed; any deformations must be corrected .Floor covering (3) must not lie on top of retainer (2).Make sure electrical connector for seat heating is pressed on as far as it will go and engages audibly.]
10. Fit rear seat bench and press wire hooks (1) firmly into retainers (2)(arrow).
11. Make sure that wire hooks are properly engaged in retainers.

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