Removing and installing spring mat: Audi Q5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

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• You can also leave the extension springs (3) attached to the outer backrest frame (1) and disengage the spring mat (2) directly at the extension springs.
• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .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. — Switch on ignition.
2. With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
3. Remove front seat .
4. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
5. Remove backrest cover panel .

6. Remove head restraint .
7. Remove backrest cover with padding:
8. Disengage extension springs (3) at outer backrest frame (1). [Note: You can also leave the extension springs (3) attached to the outer backrest frame (1) and disengage the spring mat (2) directly at the extension springs.]
9. Swivel spring mat (2) forwards.
10. Pull spring mat out of openings (arrows) in outer backrest frame (1).
11. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Observe correct installation position of extensions springs .
12. Make sure you engage the correct extension spring (number of turns) at the specified location. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
13. ⚠ 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 ignition.Open 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. [Note: If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .]

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (80 B4 TUTORIAL AUTODOC) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change rear springs AUDI 80 B4 TUTORIAL AUTODOC

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