Backrest Cover And Upholstery

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 seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

-- Remove the backrest. Refer to BACKREST .

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

-- If present, remove Top Tether. Refer to TOP TETHER CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE .

-- Remove center bearing cover. Refer to CENTER BEARING COVER CAP .

-- Open cable tie -3-.

-- Disengage release cable -2- from bracket -4- and lever -5-.

1 - Fitting

-- Open zip fasteners on both sides of cover.

-- Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409, pry out clamping strips -1- and -2-.

-- Disengage tab -5-.

-- Remove release cable -4- from opening -arrow- in cover -3-.

-- Remove upholstery with cover from adhesive strips on front side of backrest shell.

Installation 

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- When installing a new backrest shell -1-, protective film should be removed from adhesive strips -2- on front side of backrest shell before installing upholstery.