Audi A8 2003 - Dismantling Centre Head Restraint; Removing and Installing Slide-In Locking Mechanism for Centre Head Restraint

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♦ Installing
– If the old blind is re-installed:
– Roll up the blind -2-.
– Hold the pin -4- with pliers and turn the blind 14-15 times in
the direction opposite to extension direction -arrow-.
– Press in the pin -4- and secure the pin -4- with a paper clip for
example.
– Engage the blind -2- in the guides -1-. Start on the side with
locking element.
– Make sure the blind is properly engaged on both sides.
– Pull out the locking element -3-.
– Check operation of the blind. At least 3/4 retraction
2.10 Dismantling centre head restraint
♦ Removing
– Remove the rear seat bench ⇒ page 333 .
– Remove the rear seat backrest ⇒ page 334 .
– Remove the centre head restraint ⇒ page 338 .
– Remove the centre head restraint blind ⇒ page 338 .
– Unscrew the bolts -2- (2x).
– Disengage the mount -5- at the holders -4- (2x) from the head
restraint -1-.
– To remove the cover -3-: Unfasten the cover -3- upwards at
the clips -6- (2x).
♦ Installing
– Install the centre head restraint -1- in the reverse order of re‐
moval.
2.11 Removing and installing slide-in locking
mechanism for centre head restraint
♦ Removing
– Remove the rear seat bench ⇒ page 333 .
– Remove the rear seat backrest ⇒ page 334 .
– Remove the centre head restraint ⇒ page 338 .
– Remove the centre head restraint blind ⇒ page 338 .
– Remove the centre head restraint mount ⇒ page 339 .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
2. Rear seats 339