Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding - standard seat, convenience seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

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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 .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 front seat .
2. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
3. Remove front seat backrest .
4. Remove retaining bracket for seat side trim (sill side):
5. Equipment version with drawer: Remove drawer .

6. Equipment version with storage compartment: Remove storage compartment .
7. Equipment version with ISOFIX child seat anchor (only on front passenger seat): Remove ISOFIX child seat anchor .
8. Equipment version with seat-occupied recognition controlling deactivation of front passenger's airbag: Remove seat-occupied sensor .
9. Disengage fastening strip (1) for seat cover using front-end hook3370 in front and side area (arrow).
10. Disengage fastening strip (2) for seat cover at rear using front-end hook3370.
11. Detach seat cover with padding from seat pan.
12. Equipment version with seat-occupied sensor: Detach seat cover with padding with seat-occupied sensor mat, pressure sensor for seat occupied recognition G452 and seat occupied recognition control unit J706.
13. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Make sure fastening strips engage properly and that there are no creases in cover. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
14. ⚠ When working on a vehicle with the ignition switched on or while the drive system is active, the engine can start unexpectedly and exhaust fumes can cause a health hazard in closed rooms. Moving parts can trap or draw in parts of the body and/or clothing (safety hazard). Before switching on the ignition, perform the following steps:Move selector lever to position PActivate parking brake Switch off ignition.Open bonnetConnect battery charger (e.g. VAS 5095A) to jump-start connections of 12 V electrical system. Switch on ignition. — 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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