Removing and installing seat side trim (sill side) - front seat (with manual adjustment) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

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• When detaching trim, take care not to damage mountings (5) and lug (2).

📋 Procedure

1. Move front seat as far forwards and upwards as it will go.
2. Turn backrest adjuster knob (1) until detent is visible from rear (arrow A). Use torch if necessary.
3. Hook assembly tool3399 into detent and prise off adjuster knob (arrow B).
4. Turn backrest adjuster knob a further 120 ° and repeat procedure.
5. Detach backrest adjuster knob.

6. Remove seat height adjuster .
7. Remove spreader rivet (2) at trim (sill side) (1).
8. Unfasten clips (4) at trim and disengage bracket (3). To do so, carefully pull trim away from front seat slightly.
9. Disengage trim (sill side) (1) at rear of backrest fitting and at seat frame.
10. Pull trim (sill side) slightly off bracket towards front and lift off. [Note: When detaching trim, take care not to damage mountings (5) and lug (2).]
11. Equipment version with lumbar support: Unplug electrical connector (4) at lumbar support adjustment switch (1).
12. Detach trim (sill side) (3). [Note: Ignore (item 2).]
13. Remove bolts (2).
14. Detach bracket (1) from front seat (3). Unfasten any cable ties from bracket. [Note: Make sure lug (2) is correctly positioned.Make sure trim (1) (sill side) is properly engaged at retaining bracket (3) and that lockable clips (4) are fastened.Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]

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