Backrest Heating Element, Removing And Installing

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NOTE:

The old seat heating element remains on the standard and Sport seat will remain on the cushion and will be covered by the new heating element.

For the temperature-controlled seat, the backrest heating element is a component of the cover.

Procedure

Cover and cushion separated. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, SEPARATING .

-- Cut the wire directly on the old heating element.

-- Align the new heating element -arrow- on the cushion.

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Peel the protective film off the heating element one after the other. Be careful not to damage the heating element.

-- Glue the heating element so that it aligns with the old heating element and is not wrinkled.

-- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating elements in the base of the gaps.

NOTE:

The Sport seat is shown.

Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - SEAT HEATING ELEMENT .