Audi Q7: Overview - Seat Pan Cover and Cushion
Overview - Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Seat without Seat Depth Adjuster

1 - Seat Pan
2 - Cushion
- Cover with cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Seat
without Seat Depth Adjuster".
- Cover and cushion, disconnecting and assembling. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
3 - Wire
- Covered in foam padding
- For securing the cover to the cushion
4 - Contour Wire
5 - Upholstery Clip
- For securing the cover to the cushion
- Replacing
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
6 - Cover
- Cover with cushion, removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter
"Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Seat without Seat
Depth Adjuster".
- Cover and cushion, disconnecting and assembling. Refer to → Chapter
"Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
7 - Molding
- Sewn into cover
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
8 - Tab
- With hooks
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
9 - Molding
- Sewn into seat cover
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
Overview - Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Seat with Seat Depth Adjuster

1 - Seat Pan
- With a seat depth adjuster
2 - Seat Bolster Cushion
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Bolster Cushion on Seat Pan, Removing and Installing,
Seat with Seat Depth Adjuster".
3 - Hooks
- On the seat depth adjuster cover
- Quantity: 4
4 - Clamping Strip
- For attaching the cover and seat cushion to the seat depth adjuster
cover
- Sewn into cover
5 - Cover
- Cover with seat cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Seat
with Seat Depth Adjuster".
- Cover and seat cushion, disconnecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Check that there are no folds after installing
6 - Molding
- Sewn into cover
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
- Check for proper seating
7 - Tab
- With hooks
- Sewn into cover
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
8 - Rubber Band
- Quantity: 2
- Pushed into the cover
- For attaching to the seat depth adjuster
9 - Upholstery Clip
- For attaching the cover to the seat cushion
- Replace after removing
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
10 - Cushion
- Cover with cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Seat
with Seat Depth Adjuster".
- Cover and seat cushion, disconnecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
11 - Seat Bolster Cushion
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Bolster Cushion on Seat Pan, Removing and Installing,
Seat with Seat Depth Adjuster".
Overview - Backrest Cover and Cushion

1 - Tab
- With hooks
- Sewn into cover
- For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
2 - Cover
- Cover with cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Cover and cushion, disconnecting and assembling. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Check that there are no folds after installing
3 - Wire
- Covered in foam padding
- For securing the cover to the cushion
4 - Contour Wire
- Pushed into the cover
- For securing the cover to the cushion
5 - Upholstery Clip
- For securing the cover to the cushion
- Replace after removing
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
6 - Cushion
- Cover with cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Cover and Cushion, Disconnecting and Assembling. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
7 - Backrest Frame
8 - Tab
- With molding
- Sewn into cover
- For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
Overview - Seat Heating Element

1 - Left Front Seat Extension Heating Element -Z168-
- Front passenger side: Right Front Seat Extension Heating Element
-Z169-
- Only for versions equipped with seat depth adjuster
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Depth
Adjuster".
2 - Seat Bolster Cushion
- When replacing, apply a new heating element. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Bolster
Cushion".
3 - Left Seat Bolster Heating for Left Front Seat -Z151-
- Front passenger side: Left Seat Bolster Heating for Right Front Seat
-Z153-
- The heating element is glued to the seat bolster cushion
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Bolster
Cushion".
4 - Left Front Seat Heating Element -Z45-
- Front passenger side: Right Front Seat Heating Element -Z46-
- Heating element sewn into cover; if faulty, replace the cover. Refer
to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
5 - Backrest Cushion
6 - Left Front Seat Heated Backrest -Z116-
- Front passenger side: Right Front Seat Heated Backrest -Z117-
- Heating element sewn into cover; if faulty, replace the cover. Refer
to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
7 - Right Seat Bolster Heating for Left Front Seat -Z152-
- Front passenger side: Right Seat Bolster Heating for Right Front
Seat -Z154-
- The heating element is glued to the seat bolster cushion
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Bolster
Cushion".
8 - Seat Bolster Cushion
- When replacing, apply a new heating element. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Bolster
Cushion".
9 - Seat Cushion
- Versions with seat depth adjuster and seat heating element: apply
new heating element when replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Depth
Adjuster".
READ NEXT:
Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Seat without Seat
Depth Adjuster
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Backrest Panel Tool -3370-
Caution
This procedure cont
Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Seat without
Pneumatic Components
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80-200-
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
 
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview prior to starting
SEE MORE:
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehicle's
value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can be
obtained from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Service Facility. Read a
WARNING
Risk of injury and accident by accidentally engaging
a selector lever position with the engine running.
Before working with the engine running, move the
transmission into "P" and pull the parking brake button
to activate the electro-mechanical parking brake.
Pay attention to t