Removing and installing split rear seat backrest: Audi A6/A7 C7

🧭 Before you start

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

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• For greater clarity the padding and cover are not shown in the illustration.
• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Make sure that wiring is not trapped.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear seat bench .
2. Equipment version with 3-seat rear seat backrest, 2/3 section (right-side): Remove centre belt end fitting (rear) .
3. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components . — With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
4. ⚠ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Unplug electrical connector.
5. To do so, pull catch (1) in direction of (arrow) and disconnect electrical connectors (2) and (3).

6. Open cover (1) of connector point.
7. Unclip Bowden cable (4) at connector point (2) for Bowden cable (arrow).
8. Disengage nipple (3) of Bowden cable.
9. Fold down rear seat backrest.
10. Remove bolt (2) for retaining clip.
11. Disengage retaining clip (1) from centre bracket (arrow) and detach (on equipment version with flap for load-through hatch: Also open flap). [Note: For greater clarity the padding and cover are not shown in the illustration.]
12. Lift rear seat backrest (2) out of centre bracket (3) and pull it out of outer mounting (1) towards centre of vehicle (arrows).
13. Take rear seat backrest out of vehicle. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Make sure that wiring is not trapped.]
14. ⚠ When working on a vehicle with the ignition switched on or while the drive system is active, the engine can start unexpectedly and exhaust fumes can cause a health hazard in closed rooms. Moving parts can trap or draw in parts of the body and/or clothing (safety hazard). Before switching on the ignition, perform the following steps:Move selector lever to position PActivate parking brake Switch off ignitionOpen bonnetConnect battery charger (e.g. VAS 5095A) to jump-start connections of 12 V electrical system. Switch on ignition — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.

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