Rear Seat Backrest, Removing And Installing, Divided Rear Seat Backrest: Removing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 18 other vehicles, including the 2016 Audi S4, 2016 Audi A4 Quattro, 2016 Audi A4, 2015 Audi S4, and 2015 Audi A4 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to SEAT BENCH/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the center rear belt end fitting. Refer to REAR SEAT BELT LATCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT LATCH WITH REAR BELT END FITTING IN THE CENTER .

-- Vehicles equipped with backrest heating: disconnect the backrest heating harness connector.

Versions with rear seat belt tensioner igniter:

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING .

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to WORKING ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM .

WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Pulling Locking Mechanism And Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Push connector lock -2- to stop -arrow- ; this disconnects electrical connection -1- and -3- and it can be removed.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 2: Identifying Securing Bracket From Center Bracket

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the center bracket cover -5-. Refer to CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -4-.

-- Remove the securing bracket -3- from the center bracket.

-- Release the backrest.

-- Remove the backrest -1- from the center bracket -2-.

-- Remove the rear seat backrest out of the outer bracket toward the center of vehicle.