Removing and installing seat ("High") - centre seat in 2nd row — AUDI
Removing and installing seat ("High") - centre seat in 2nd row on Audi: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)
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- Other (items) can be disregarded.
📋 Procedure
- Move front seats as far forwards as they will go.
- Slide seat towards rear.
- Remove hinge trim (tunnel side) .
- Unplug electrical connector (5) for belt switch for seat row 2, middle F391 and move wiring clear. [Note: Other (items) can be disregarded.]
- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Fold outer seat backrests and outer seats forwards.
- Slide seat towards front.
- Fold backrest down.
- Remove seat rail trim on both sides .
- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Before lifting out rear seat, attach protectorVAS 871 001 as shown in illustration to protect sill panel trim.
- Lift seat out of vehicle with the assistance of a second mechanic.
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