Removing and installing seat rail covers: Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• If the lower sections of the seat rail covers remain attached to the seat rails during removal, these must also be pulled out and inserted in the seat rail covers before installing.
• Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — During installation, guide slots of seat rail covers must be inserted in clips (7) on outer and inner side.
• 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 . — Operate seat height adjuster unit and move seat to highest position.
2. Operate seat longitudinal adjuster and move seat forwards as far as it will go.
3. Use a small screwdriver to prise spindle covers (rear) (4) out of seat rail caps (5) or (6).
4. Operate seat longitudinal adjuster and move seat as far to rear as possible.
5. Use a small screwdriver to prise spindle cover (front) (1) or (10) out of seat rail caps (2) or (9).

6. Detach seat rail covers (5) and (6) from seat rails to rear.
7. Remove front seat (3).
8. Detach seat rail covers (2) and (9) from seat rails to front. [Note: If the lower sections of the seat rail covers remain attached to the seat rails during removal, these must also be pulled out and inserted in the seat rail covers before installing.]
9. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — During installation, guide slots of seat rail covers must be inserted in clips (7) on outer and inner side.
10. Following installation, check that retaining hooks (8) are engaged in corresponding seat rail covers (rear).
11. ⚠ 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. For safety reasons, when connecting the battery, keep clear of the airbag inflation areas and the belt tensioners/seat belts and make sure there is no-one else in the vehicle. — Switch on ignition.
12. With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27.
13. 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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