Removing and installing seat side trim (sill side) - front seat with electric adjustment — AUDI
Removing and installing seat side trim (sill side) - front seat with electric adjustment on Audi: 13 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84
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- When detaching trim, take care not to damage brackets.
- Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Route electrical connectors and wires as shown in illustration.
📋 Procedure
- Move front seat as far forwards and upwards as it will go.
- Remove spreader rivet (4) on seat side trim (sill side).
- Remove bolt (5).
- Release clip (2) with a screwdriver.
- Disengage seat side trim (sill side) (1) at rear of backrest fitting and at seat frame (arrow A).
- Pull trim (rear) up slightly and disengage it from bracket (3). [Note: When detaching trim, take care not to damage brackets.]
- Release catch (arrow) at storage compartment (2) and detach seat side trim (sill side) (1) upwards.
- Pull seat side trim (sill side) slightly off bracket towards front and lift off.
- Press release mechanism and unplug electrical connectors:
- Move electrical wiring clear at bracket (3).
- Detach seat side trim (sill side).
- Remove bolts (1, 2, 4).
- Detach bracket (3) from front seat. Unfasten any cable ties from bracket. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Route electrical connectors and wires as shown in illustration.]
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