Audi Q7: Cover and Cushion, Separating
Cover and Cushion, Separating, Second Row Seat Pan
Note
The removal and installation of the seat high is described.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Disengage the moldings -arrows- on the seat frame and pull back the cover.
- Cut through the upholstery clips -1- with pliers.
- Remove the cover -2- from the cushion -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Versions with seat heating: apply a new backrest heating element when replacing the cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing".
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Cover and Cushion, Second Row Seat Pan High".
Cover and Cushion, Separating, Third Row Seat Pan
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Third Row Seat Pan".
- Disengage the moldings -arrows- on the seat frame and pull back the cover.
- Cut through the upholstery clips -1- with pliers.
- Remove the cover -2- from the cushion -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Cover and Cushion, Third Row Seat Pan".
Cover and Cushion, Separating, Outer Second/Third Row Backrest
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Pull off cover -3- from the cushion -2- as far as possible and cut upholstery clips -1- using pliers.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Versions with seat heating: apply a new backrest heating element when replacing the cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Backrest Heating Element, Removing and Installing".
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Cover and Cushion".
Cover and Cushion, Separating, Center Second Row Backrest
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Center Second Row Backrest".
Vehicles without a Center Armrest
- Pull off cover -3- from the cushion -2- as far as possible and cut upholstery clips -1- using pliers.
Vehicles with a Center Armrest
- Pull off the cover -2- from the cushion -3- as far as possible and cut upholstery clips -1- using pliers.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Cover and Cushion".
Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Separate the cover and cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Second Row Seat Pan".
- Disconnect the wire -1- directly from the old heating element -2-.
Note
The old heating elements remain on the cushion and will be covered over by the new heating element.
Installing
- Align the new heating elements on the cushion -3-.
- Remove the protective films from the heating elements in succession, taking care not to damage the heating elements.
- Glue the heating elements so that they align with the old heating elements and are free of wrinkles.
- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating elements in the base of the gaps.
Further installation is the reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Seat Heating Element".
Backrest Heating Element, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Separate the cover and cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Outer Second/Third Row Backrest".
- Disconnect the wire -1- directly from the old heating element -2-.
Note
The old heating elements remain on the cushion and will be covered over by the new heating element.
Installing
- Align the new heating elements on the cushion -3-.
- Remove the protective films from the heating elements in succession, taking care not to damage the heating elements.
- Glue the heating elements so that they align with the old heating elements and are free of wrinkles.
- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating elements in the base of the gaps.
Further installation is the reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Seat Heating Element".
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
- Pry Lever -80-200-
- Backrest Panel Tool -3370-
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Not illustrated:
- Airbag Lockout Adapter -VAS6282-
- Universal Vehicle Protector -VAS871001-
Revision History
DRUCK NUMBER: A005A010621
