Left Or Right Release

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Trim removal wedge 3409
  Fig 1: Identifying Trim Removal Wedge 3409

  Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Removing 

-- Remove the backrest. Refer to BACKREST 

-- Remove left trim. Refer to LEFT OR RIGHT TRIM .

-- Disengage piping on front part of cover -1- from clamping strip on rear of cover -2-.

-- Disengage tab on front part of cover -1- at backrest frame -3-.

-- Open cover zip fastener.

-- Fold cover to side.

-- Remove filler piece -3-. Refer to OUTER LEFT OR RIGHT SPACER .

1. Backrest shell
2. Release cable

-- Open cable tie -3-.

-- Unclip release cable -2- from bracket -4-.

-- Disengage release cable hook -2- on lever -5-.

-- Thread release cable -2- through opening in back of cover -arrow-.

-- Pull the cover -1- up just enough so that the screws -2- are visible.

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Loosen upholstery from self-adhesive strips -4- on backrest frame in release area.

-- Press upholster -1- to side in release area -2- until bolt -3- is visible.

-- Remove the bolt -3-.

-- Remove release with release cable -2- from backrest shell -5-.

Installation 

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- It is not possible to adjust the release cable.