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1.27 Removing and installing lower backrest cover panel
1 - Clips (2x)
2 - Clip
3 - Holder (2x)
4 - Holder (2x)
5 - Lower backrest cover panel
♦ Removing
– Remove the upper
backrest cover panel
⇒ page 309 .
– Unfasten the clips -1-
(2x): Insert a flat screw‐
driver in the clip and turn
it clockwise until the clip
is released.
– Unfasten the clip -2-: In‐
sert a flat screwdriver in
the clip and turn it clock‐
wise until the clip is re‐
leased as far as the first
detent.
– Use a flat screwdriver to
push the clip -2- to the
left until the backrest
cover panel -5- is re‐
leased.
– Disengage the backrest
cover panel -5- upwards
from the holders -3- (2x)
and -4- (2x).
♦ Installing
– Replace the clips -1-
(2x) and -2- if damaged.
– Guide the clip -2- into
the clip holder.
– Fit the backrest cover
panel in the reverse order of removal.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
310 Rep. gr.72 - Seat frames