Removing and installing trim (sill side) - standard seat with electric adjustment and with/without memory function — AUDI
Removing and installing trim (sill side) - standard seat with electric adjustment and with/without memory function on Audi: 12 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 (4).
📋 Procedure
- Move seat to highest position.
- Remove spreader rivet (2) at trim (sill side) (1).
- Unfasten clip (3).
- Unclip trim (1) at retaining bracket (2).
- Disengage trim in area of seat/backrest fittings. [Note: When detaching trim, take care not to damage retainers (4).]
- Release catch (arrow) at storage compartment (2) and lift off trim (sill side) (1).
- Pull trim (sill side) slightly off bracket towards front and lift off.
- Pull trim upwards off retaining bracket to the extent permitted by wiring.
- Unplug electrical connector (5) at lumbar support adjustment switch (4).
- Unplug electrical connector (1) at seat adjustment operating unit (2) and move wiring clear.
- Equipment version with neck heating: Unplug electrical connector for neck heating switch.
- Detach trim (sill side) (3). [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Route electrical connectors and wires as shown in illustration.Make sure trim (sill side) is properly engaged at retaining bracket and that lockable clip is fastened.]
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