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Backrest Release Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:
  • Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  • 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.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Attach the front seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture:VAS6136  . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Remove the backrest cover. Refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TWO PIECE .

-- Remove the backrest frame trim. Refer to BACKREST FRAME TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove The Head Restraints: 

-- Remove the entry assistance trim. Refer to ENTRY ASSISTANCE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MANUAL STANDARD SEAT .

-- Remove the cover with padding. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD/SPORT SEAT .

-- Push the bracket -2- up as far as the stop.

Fig 1: Pushing Bracket -2- Up As Far As The Stop
GWWA72-10730Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Disengage the connecting cable -1- at the bracket -2-.

-- Drill the rivets -1- on the backrest frame -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Frame & Rivets
GWWA72-10732Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Press the end of the release cable -1- out of the bracket -2-.

Fig 3: Pushing Bracket -2- Up As Far As The Stop
GWWA72-10730Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bracket from the backrest frame.