Rear Seat Backrest Locking Mechanism, Removing And Installing, Outer Second Row Seat: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Audi SQ7 and 2022 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Fold the backrest forward.
-- Seat High: fold the seat forward.
-- Remove the tunnel-side seat side trim. Refer to TUNNEL-SIDE SEAT SIDE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, OUTER SECOND ROW SEAT .
-- Remove the seat side trim on the side sill side. Refer to SEAT SIDE TRIM ON SIDE SILL SIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, OUTER SECOND ROW SEAT .
-- Destroy the lock washer -1- and remove it.
-- Label the installation position of the spiral spring -2-.
-- Disengage the pull loop -3- from the release handle -4-.
-- If necessary, deburr the backrest release shaft near the lock washer.
-- Slide the backrest release shaft -5- through to the opposite side -arrow-.