Removing and installing trim (sill side) - standard seat/sports seat (with manual adjustment) — AUDI
Removing and installing trim (sill side) - standard seat/sports seat (with manual adjustment) on Audi: 11 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F)
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- When detaching trim, take care not to damage retainers (5) and lug (2).
- 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.
📋 Procedure
- Move seat to highest position.
- Remove backrest adjuster .
- Remove seat height adjuster .
- Remove spreader rivet (2) for trim (1) (sill side).
- Unfasten clips (4) (2x).
- Unclip trim (1) at retaining bracket (3).
- Disengage trim in area of backrest adjuster at backrest and seat fitting.
- Detach trim from retaining bracket (3) towards top front. [Note: When detaching trim, take care not to damage retainers (5) and lug (2).]
- Equipment version with four-way lumbar support: Unplug electrical connector (4) at lumbar support adjustment switch (1). [Note: Ignore (item 2).]
- Equipment version with neck heating: Unplug electrical connector for neck heating switch.
- Detach trim (sill side) (3). [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.] [Note: Make sure wire is as close as possible to electrical connector (4).]
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