Overview - Front Backrest, MULTICONTOUR Seat

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Without Optional Equipment

Fig 1: Identifying Front Backrest, Multicontour Seat

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Seat Pan
Bolt
- 34.5 Nm
- Quantity: 4
- Self-locking
- Replace
- Threaded holes for bolts must be cleaned, for example, with a thread tap
Trim
- For backrest hinge trim on tunnel side
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT .
Backrest
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT .
Headrest
- Removing and installing. Refer to HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Clip
- With hooks
- Quantity: 2
- Replace
- Insert into the backrest cover
- Remove any remaining clips in the backrest frame mounting points using the Omega Clip ToolT40280.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
Backrest Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT WITHOUT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT .
Rubber Strap
- With hooks
- Quantity: 2
Trim
- for sill side backrest hinge
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT .
Expanding Rivet
Wiring Harness
- From the side airbag to the connector station
- Depending on the vehicle version, there may be more wiring harnesses, such as for the backrest heating
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Belt Guide
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT GUIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT .

With Optional Equipment

Fig 2: Identifying Front Backrest, Multicontour Seat

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Seat Pan
Bolt
- 33 Nm
- Quantity: 4
- Self-locking
- Always replace if removed
- Threaded holes for bolts must be cleaned, for example, with a thread tap
Trim
- For backrest hinge trim on tunnel side
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT .
Backrest
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT .
Headrest
- Removing and installing. Refer to HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Trim
- For backrest cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT WITHOUT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT .
Bolt
- 6.5 Nm
- Quantity: 2
Bolt
- 6.5 Nm
- Quantity: 2
Bracket
- For backrest cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT .
Backrest Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT .
Rubber Strap
- Quantity: 2
- With hooks
Trim
- For sill side backrest hinge
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT .
Expanding Rivet
Wiring Harness
- From the side airbag to the connector station
- Depending on the vehicle version, there may be more wiring harnesses, such as for the backrest heating
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Belt Guide
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT GUIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT .
Pneumatic Line
- To the multicontour seat compressor
- Depending on vehicle version, there may be even more pneumatic lines, such as for side panel adjustment.