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Audi A6 Typ 4G (2011–2018) Workshop Manual / Body / Body Interior / Seat Upholstery, Covers / Center Cushion, Removing and Installing, Backrest with Pass-Through

Audi A6 Typ 4G: Center Cushion, Removing and Installing, Backrest with Pass-Through

Lower Center Cushion, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the pass-through door. Refer to → Chapter "Pass-Through Cover, Removing and Installing".

- Release the tabs -3- with a screwdriver and push the center cushion -2- downward at the same time -arrow A-.

- Swivel the center cushion upward -arrow B-, then disengage it from the pass-through door -1- and remove it.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Center Armrest, Backrest with Pass-Through".

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Center Armrest Center Cushion, Removing and Installing, Market-Specific

Removing

- Remove the rear center armrest. Refer to → Chapter "Center Armrest, Removing and Installing, Market-Specific".

- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

- Remove the center cushion -1- forward from the rear center armrest -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Center Armrest, Sedan".

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Rear Center Armrest Cushion, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the rear armrest. Refer to → Chapter "Center Armrest Arm Cushion, Removing and Installing, Market-Specific".

- Remove the trim from the rear center armrest. Refer to → Chapter "Center Armrest Trim, Removing and Installing, Market-Specific".

- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

- Remove the cushion -1- from the lower section of the armrest -2-.

- Disconnect the electrical harness connector for ambient lighting.

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Removing Grip Recess

- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

- Remove the grip recess -1- upward.

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Removing Headrest Cushion

- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

- Remove the cushion -1- from the rear armrest cushion -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Center Armrest, Sedan".

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Cover and Cushion, Separating

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-

Disconnecting

- Remove cover and cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".

Rear Bench Seat

- Cut the upholstery clips (refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Rear Bench Seat") all the way around the seat frame with piers.

- Remove the seat cover and seat cushion from the seat frame.

- Vehicles with seat heating: free up the seat heating connector

- Pull off the seat cover -1- from the seat cushion -3- as far as possible and cut the upholstery clips -2- using pliers.

- Remove the seat cover from the opening for the seat belt latch -arrow-.

- Seat cover with heating element: carefully loosen the heating element from the bonding and remove it.

  Note

The illustration shows a 3-person rear seat bench.

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Rear Seat Backrest

- Pull off the backrest cover -1- from the backrest cushion -3- as far as possible and cut the upholstery clips -2- using pliers.

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Multi-contour Seat Rear Seat Backrest

- Pull off the backrest cover -3- from the backrest cushion -2- as far as possible and cut the upholstery clips -1- using pliers.

- Vehicles equipped with backrest cover with heating element sewn in: carefully loosen the heating element from the bonding and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Cover and Cushion".

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Headrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the rear headrest. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest, Removing and Installing, Standard/Sport Seat".

- Open the lock by prying the upper side of the cover with the flat channel -1- loose from the headrest support using a screwdriver and removing it.

- Pry lower cover side with the U-channel -2- loose from the headrest support and remove it.

- Pull off the cover -3- and cushion over the headrest support -4--arrow- and remove headrest support.

- Remove cushion from the cover.

Installing

- Insert cushion with proper fit in the cover.

- Insert headrest support in the cushion with cover.

- Close the closure by first clipping the lower U-channel of the cover into the headrest support.

- Clip the edge of the cover with the lower flat channel on the cover into the U-channel.

- After closing the closure with a needle or pointed object, line up the cover and the channels.

- Make sure the cover lies on the padding without any wrinkles and without seam markings.

Install in reverse order of removal.

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