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1 - Backrest
– Disengage the fasten‐
ing strips -8- (2x).
– Unscrew the bolts -3-
(4x).
– Detach the fitting trim
panels -2- (2x).
– Prise out the backrest
fittings -4- (2x) at the
guides -9- (4x).
– Tilt the backrest -1- for‐
wards onto the seat.
– Press the padding aside
and carefully pull the
wiring harness -2- out of
the seat pan -8-.
– Detach the backrest -1-.
♦ Installing
– On the tunnel side, po‐
sition the spacer -5- on
the lower guide -9- such
that the spacer is flush
with the guide -9-.
– Always replace the bolts
-3- (4x).
– Re-cut the threads in the
backrest frame before
inserting the bolts -3-
(4x).
– Continue installing the
backrest -1- in the re‐
verse order of removal.
– Memory seat: After in‐
stalling the seat in the
vehicle, perform back‐
rest/seat basic setting.
2 - Fitting trim panels (2x)
3 - Bolts (4x)
❑ Tightening torque 34 Nm
4 - Backrest fittings (2x)
5 - Spacer, tunnel side only
6 - Wiring harness
7 - Seat pan
8 - Fastening strips (2x)
9 - Guides (4x)
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
290 Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames