Removing and installing seat side trim (sill side)/seat trim (front) - multi-contour seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• To avoid damage, make sure all retaining tabs (4) have been properly released at bracket (3).
• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Route electrical connectors and wires as shown in illustration.

📋 Procedure

1. Move front seat as far back and upwards as it will go.
2. Move seat depth adjustment to rear.
3. Release retaining tabs (2) at bottom of bracket (3) and pull trim (front) (1) upwards (arrows A and B).
4. Move front seat as far forwards and upwards as it will go.
5. Remove belt end fitting (front) .

6. Pull trim (sill side) (1) upwards and disengage at bracket (arrows A, B, C). To do so, release retaining tabs (2) at bottom of bracket (3).
7. Pull off trim (sill side) (2) with trim (front) (1) upwards (arrows A, B) and detach. [Note: To avoid damage, make sure all retaining tabs (4) have been properly released at bracket (3).]
8. Press release mechanism and unplug electrical connectors:
9. Move electrical wiring clear at bracket (4).
10. Detach trim (sill side).
11. Release retaining tabs (arrows) and separate trim (sill side) (1) from trim (front) (2).
12. Disengage piping for seat cover (sill side) at seat pan .
13. Unscrew bolts (2) and detach bracket (1). [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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