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2 - Backrest heating element connector
3 - Lower fastening strips (5x)
4 - Seat side padding heating element connector
5 - Fastening strips (8x)
1.4.2 Separating cover from padding
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Awl -V.A.G 1636 A-
1 - Cover
♦ Removing
– Unfasten the velcro
strips -2- (2x).
– Unfasten the fastening
strips -3- (2x).
– Use an awl -V.A.G
1636A- -6- to prise the
fasteners -4- out of the
plastic clips -5-.
– Detach the cover -1-
from the padding -7-.
♦ Installing
– Replace damaged plas‐
tic clips.
– Start by pressing the
transverse rod fasten‐
ers into the plastic clips.
– Fit the cover in the re‐
verse order of removal.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
1. Front seat covers and padding (memory seat, electrically operated seat) 365