Removing and installing seat side trim: Audi A6 C5
Step-by-step removing and installing seat side trim for the Audi A6 C5: 10 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 A6 C5 (4B)
📋 Procedure
- Move seat to lowest position.
- Remove seat .
- Remove trim cover for fitting .
- Remove seat cushion .
- Pivot belt buckle downwards.
- Unplug all electrical connectors leading to printed circuit in seat side trim on sill side.
- Cut through all cable ties at wiring harness using side cutters.
- Loosen bolts (5) (4x) at seat side trim.
- Engage trim at bottom section of fitting for backrest frame.
- Secure seat side trim with bolts (5) (4x).
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