Backrest Heating Element

Removing

-- Remove cover and padding from backrest. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

-- Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to BACKREST COVER, SEPARATING FROM UPHOLSTERY .

-- Cut wire -3- from old backrest heating element -2-.

Fig 1: Cutting Wire From Old Backrest Heating Element

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

The old backrest heating element remains on the upholstery -1- and the new backrest heating element is bonded over it.

Installation

-- Center the new backrest heating element -2- on the cushion -1-.

-- Remove protective film and bond new backrest heating element -2- to upholstery -1- and the old backrest heating element.

CAUTION:

Make sure the new backrest heating element is affixed to the old heating element.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.