Seat Upholstery, Covers (sedan) Audi A4 B8

BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY OVERVIEW

Note. The assembly overview is based on a manual or power standard or sport front seat and comfort seat.

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1. Cover With padding Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER AND PADDING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-cover-and-padding) Cover, separating from upholstery and connecting, refer to «BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-cover-and-padding-separating-and)
2. Side Airbag Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT THORAX AIRBAG IGNITER -N199- / -N200»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan__front-thorax-airbag-igniter-n199)
3. Molding Sewn into cover To engage the cover in the backrest frame side trim
4. Cover
5. Pocket For side airbag Vehicles with special equipment Sewn into cover
6. Headrest Manual Removing and installing, refer to «HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__headrests-with-locking-mechanism) Power Removing and installing, refer to «POWER HEADRESTS»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan)
7. Backrest Cover Version without or with storage net Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER (SECTION TWO)»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__backrest-cover-section-two)
8. Cover
9. Molding Sewn into cover To engage the cover in the backrest frame side trim
10. Trim For the backrest frame Clipped to the backrest frame
11. Cover
12. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover To engage the cover in the backrest frame lower trim

Scheme 275

1. Molding Sewn into cover To engage the cover in the backrest frame side trim
2. Cover Separating cover from upholstery «BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SUPER SPORT SEAT, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-cover-and-padding-super-sport)
3. Pocket For side airbag Sewn into cover
4. Side Airbag Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT THORAX AIRBAG IGNITER -N199- / -N200»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan__front-thorax-airbag-igniter-n199)
5. Not Installed
6. Cover With padding Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SUPER SPORT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-cover-and-padding-super-sport) Cover, separating from upholstery and connecting, refer to «BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SUPER SPORT SEAT, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-cover-and-padding-super-sport)
7. Backrest Frame
8. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the top of the backrest frame
9. Backrest Cover Version without or with storage net Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER (SECTION TWO)»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__backrest-cover-section-two) The storage net can only be replaced with the backrest cover
10. Backrest Frame Trim Clipped to the backrest frame
11. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover To engage the cover in the backrest frame lower trim

Scheme 276

1. Wiring Connected to the backrest heating element
2. Backrest Bolster Heating Element Bonded Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-heating-element-comfort-seat)
3. Cushion For backrest
4. Upper Backrest Heating Element Only bonded at the edges with the spacer fabric Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-heating-element-comfort-seat)
5. Lower Backrest Heating Element Only bonded at the edges with the spacer fabric Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-heating-element-comfort-seat)

BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT OVERVIEW, SPORT SEAT

The assembly overview shows the Standard front seat. The backrest-heating element on the front sport seat is similar.

Scheme 277

1. Cushion For backrest
2. Backrest Heating Element Bonded with upholstery Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, STANDARD SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-heating-element-standard-seat)
3. Wiring Connected to the backrest heating element

COVER AND PADDING OVERVIEW, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER

Note. The assembly overview is based on a manual or power sport front seat and super sport front seat.

Scheme 278

1. Cover With seat depth adjustment cushion Removing and installing, refer to «COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__cover-and-padding-lower-seat-frame) Cover, separating from upholstery and connecting, refer to «SEAT COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__seat-cover-and-padding-lower-seat)
2. Cover With the seat cushion Removing and installing, refer to «COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__cover-and-padding-lower-seat-frame) Cover, separating from upholstery and connecting, refer to «SEAT COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__seat-cover-and-padding-lower-seat)
3. Retaining Channel Clipped in -4- Sewn into cover Cushion clip Only with leather covers For securing cover to upholstery Always replace if removed Install in same location as before removal
4. Clip In foam in upholstery
5. Clip In foam in upholstery Only with fabric covers
6. Contour Wire Pushed into the cover Clipped in -5
7. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover For engaging the cover on the rear of the seat pan upper frame
8. LATCH Child Seat Anchorage Assembly overview, refer to «LATCH CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE, FRONT SEAT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «LATCH CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE FRONT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan__latch-child-seat-anchorage-front-seat)
9. Tab With clamping profile Sewn into cover For engaging the cover on side of the seat pan upper frame
10. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover For engaging the cover on the front and side of the seat pan upper frame, except the seat cushion extension area.
11. Retaining Bracket For sill side trim Manual sport front seat: Removing and installing, refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__sill-side-retaining-bracket-trim) (retaining bracket not shown in the illustration) Power sport front seat and super sport front seat: Removing and installing, refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan)
12. Seat Depth Adjuster

COVER AND PADDING OVERVIEW, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITHOUT SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER

Note. The assembly overview is based on a manual or power standard front seat and comfort seat.

Scheme 279

1. Cover
2. Contour Wire Pushed into the cover Clipped in -3- (only with fabric covers)
3. Clip Positioned in the foam upholstery (only with fabric covers)
4. Retaining Channel Clipped in -5- Sewn into cover
5. Clip In foam in upholstery
6. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover For engaging the cover on the rear of the seat pan upper frame
7. LATCH Child Seat Anchorage Vehicles equipped with: front passenger seat only Assembly overview, refer to «LATCH CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE, FRONT SEAT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «LATCH CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE FRONT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan__latch-child-seat-anchorage-front-seat)
8. Cover Strap With clamping profile Clamping profile sewn into cover For engaging the cover on side of the seat pan upper frame
9. Retaining Bracket For sill side trim Standard front seat (manual) Removing and installing, refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__sill-side-retaining-bracket-trim) (retaining bracket not shown in the illustration) Power standard front seat Removing and installing, refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan)
10. Cushion With wire placed in foam upholstery (only with leather covers)
11. Cushion Clip Only with leather covers For securing cover to upholstery Always replace if removed Install in same location as before removal
12. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover For engaging the cover on the front and side of the seat pan upper frame.
13. Cover With padding Removing and installing, refer to «COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITHOUT SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__cover-and-padding-lower-seat-frame) Cover, separating from upholstery and connecting, refer to «COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITHOUT SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__cover-and-padding-lower-seat-frame)

Scheme 280

1. Headrest Support Manual headrests
2. Headrest Support Power headrests Available only with cushion -3- as a replacement part.
3. Cushion Removing and installing, refer to «HEADREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__headrest-cover-and-upholstery-with-locking) The release button opening is only with the manual headrests
4. Cover Removing and installing, refer to «HEADREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__headrest-cover-and-upholstery-with-locking) The release button opening is only with the manual headrests
5. Release Button For height adjustment Clipped to the headrest support Only installed with manual headrests

Scheme 281

1. Front Seat Heating Element connected to the bolster heating elements Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__seat-heating-element-comfort-seat)
2. Cushion For seat pan
3. Bolster Heating Element Connected to the front and rear seat heating elements Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__seat-heating-element-comfort-seat)
4. Wiring Firmly connected to seat heating element
5. Rear Seat Heating Element Connected to the bolster heating elements Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__seat-heating-element-comfort-seat)
6. Center Rear Seat Heating Element Connected to the rear seat heating element Only bonded at the edges with the spacer fabric Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__seat-heating-element-comfort-seat)
7. Center Front Seat Heating Element Connected to the center rear seat heating element Only bonded at the edges with the spacer fabric Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__seat-heating-element-comfort-seat)

Scheme 282

1. Cushion For seat pan
2. Seat Heating Element Bonded with upholstery Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, SPORT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__seat-heating-element-sport-seat)
3. Wiring Firmly connected to seat heating element
4. Bolster Heating Element Firmly connected to seat heating element
5. Seat Depth Adjuster Heating Element Firmly connected to seat heating element

Scheme 283

1. Cushion For seat pan
2. Seat Heating Element Bonded with upholstery Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, STANDARD SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__seat-heating-element-standard-seat)
3. Wiring Firmly connected to seat heating element
4. Bolster Heating Element On all cover versions except the fabric standard seat Connected to the seat heating element

Scheme 284

1. Cushion For seat pan
2. Seat Heating Element Bonded with upholstery Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, SUPER SPORT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__seat-heating-element-super-sport-seat)
3. Wiring Connected to the seat heating element
4. Bolster Heating Element Bonded to the seat heating element
5. Seat Depth Adjuster Heating Element Connected to the seat heating element

BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Note. The illustration only shows the structure of the right 2/3 section of the backrest. The structure of the left 1/3 section of the backrest is similar.

Scheme 285

1. Molding Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the backrest shell
2. Cover Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-cover-or-storage-compartment) Separating cover from upholstery, refer to «BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-cover-or-storage-compartment)
3. Molding Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the backrest shell
4. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the backrest shell
5. Lower Upholstery Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT, UPPER AND LOWER CUSHION»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-cover-or-storage-compartment)
6. Cushion Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-cover-or-storage-compartment) Separating cover from upholstery «BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-cover-or-storage-compartment)
7. Outer Bracket
8. Backrest Shell
9. Trim For locking Removing and installing, refer to «LOCK TRIM, WITH LOCK CYLINDER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__lock-trim-with-lock-cylinder)
10. Rear Center Belt Guide Replace the entire belt guide if damaged. Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER REAR BELT GUIDE, WITH FOLDABLE REAR SEAT BACKREST»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan__center-rear-belt-guide-with-foldable)
11. Headrest Guide Removing and installing, refer to «HEADREST GUIDE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan)
12. Inner Bracket
13. Upper Upholstery Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT, UPPER AND LOWER CUSHION»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-cover-or-storage-compartment)
14. Clip In foam in upholstery
15. Clip In foam in upholstery Only with fabric covers
16. Cushion Clip Only with leather covers For securing cover to upholstery Always replace if removed Install in same location as before removal
17. Molding Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the backrest shell
18. Plugs For securing the cover Quantity: 2
19. Molding Only on the backrest with a storage compartment or cover, right 2/3 Sewn into cover For attaching the cover into the storage compartment cut-out or the backrest cover

Scheme 286

1. Backrest Heating Element Bonded with upholstery Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-heating-element)
2. Cushion For backrest
3. Electric Wire Connected to the backrest heating element

Scheme 287

1. Cover Removing and installing, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-with-center-storage-compartment) Separating cover from upholstery, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-with-center-storage-compartment)
2. Molding Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the rear and side channel at the center armrest
3. Contour Wire Pushed into the cover
4. Molding Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the seat bench frame
5. Left/Right Upholstery Removing and installing, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-with-center-storage-compartment) Separating cover from upholstery, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-with-center-storage-compartment)
6. Center Storage Compartment Separating the cover from the center storage compartment: Right cover, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-with-center-storage-compartment) Left cover, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-with-center-storage-compartment) Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__center-storage-compartment)
7. Clip In foam in upholstery Only with fabric covers
8. Clip In foam in upholstery
9. Seat Bench Frame
10. Cushion Clip Only with leather covers For securing cover to upholstery Always replace if removed Install in same location as before removal

Scheme 288

1. Cover Removing and installing, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-without-center-storage-compartment) Separating cover from upholstery, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-without-center-storage-compartment)
2. Contour Wire Pushed into the cover
3. Cushion Removing and installing, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-without-center-storage-compartment) Separating cover from upholstery, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-without-center-storage-compartment)
4. Molding Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the seat bench frame
5. Clip In foam in upholstery Only with fabric covers
6. Seat Bench Frame
7. Cushion Clip Only with leather covers For securing cover to upholstery Always replace if removed Install in same location as before removal
8. Clip In foam in upholstery

Scheme 289

1. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the seat frame
2. Cover Removing and installing, refer to «FIXED REAR SEAT BACKREST»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__fixed-rear-seat-backrest) Separating cover from upholstery, refer to «BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-cover-or-storage-compartment)
3. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the seat frame
4. Molding Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the seat frame
5. Cushion Removing and installing, refer to «FIXED REAR SEAT BACKREST»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__fixed-rear-seat-backrest) Separating cover from upholstery, refer to «BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-cover-or-storage-compartment)
6. Backrest Frame
7. Headrest Guide Removing and installing, refer to «HEADREST GUIDE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan)
8. Clip In foam in upholstery
9. Cushion Clip Only with leather covers For securing cover to upholstery Always replace if removed Install in same location as before removal
10. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover For securing cover to upholstery
11. Contour Wire Pushed into the cover

HEADREST OVERVIEW

Note. A leather headrest is shown in the illustration. Because the headrest with fabric cover is not disassembled, that version is not shown in the assembly overview.

Scheme 290

1. Cover Equipment level: leather cover Removing and installing, refer to «HEADREST COVER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__headrest-cover) CAUTION: It is only possible to replace the cover on the headrest with a leather cover. It is not possible to replace a fabric headrest cover because the cover is filled with foam and also serves as the casing for the upholstery.
2. Carrier Piece With padding Equipment level: leather cover The headrest support is in the upholstery and cannot be separated
3. Leg Spring Removing and installing, refer to «LEG SPRING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__leg-spring)
4. Trim Removing and installing, refer to «TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__trim)

SEAT HEATING ELEMENT OVERVIEW

Note. The figure shows the location of the seat heating elements on a bench seat without a center storage compartment. The location of the seat heating elements is similar for a bench seat with a center storage compartment.

Scheme 291

1. Seat Heating Element Bonded with upholstery Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__seat-heating-element)
2. Electric Wire Firmly connected to seat heating element
3. Cushion For the bench seat

SPLIT REAR SEAT BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH OVERVIEW

Note. The illustration only shows the structure of the right 2/3 section of the backrest. The structure of the left 1/3 section of the backrest is similar.

Scheme 292

1. Molding Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the backrest shell
2. Cover Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-pass-through) Separating cover from upholstery, refer to «BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-pass-through-cover-and-padding)
3. Molding Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the backrest shell
4. Retaining Channel Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the backrest shell
5. Cushion Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-pass-through) Separating cover from upholstery, refer to «BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-pass-through-cover-and-padding)
6. Outer Bracket
7. Backrest Shell
8. Trim For locking Removing and installing, refer to «LOCK TRIM, WITH LOCK CYLINDER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__lock-trim-with-lock-cylinder)
9. Rear Center Belt Guide Replace the entire belt guide if damaged. Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER REAR BELT GUIDE, WITH FOLDABLE REAR SEAT BACKREST»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan__center-rear-belt-guide-with-foldable)
10. Headrest Guide Removing and installing, refer to «HEADREST GUIDE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan)
11. Cover Frame Only on the right 2/3 split backrest with pass-through Removing and installing, refer to «COVER FRAME»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__cover-frame)
12. Inner Bracket
13. Clip In foam in upholstery
14. Clip In foam in upholstery Only with fabric covers
15. Cushion Clip Only with leather covers For securing cover to upholstery Always replace if removed Install in same location as before removal
16. Molding Only on the right 2/3 split backrest with pass-through Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the pass-through opening
17. Plugs For securing the cover Quantity: 2
18. Molding Only on the right 2/3 split backrest with pass-through Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the pass-through opening

Scheme 293

1. Seat Bench Frame
2. Cushion Removing and installing, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-without-center-storage-compartment) Separating cover from upholstery, refer to «SUPER SPORT SEAT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__super-sport-seat-cover-and-padding)
3. Cover Removing and installing, refer to «BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-without-center-storage-compartment) Separating cover from upholstery, refer to «SUPER SPORT SEAT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__super-sport-seat-cover-and-padding)
4. Clip In foam in upholstery
5. Clip In foam in upholstery
6. Contour Wire Pushed into the cover
7. Molding Sewn into cover For engaging the cover in the seat bench frame
8. Clip In foam in upholstery Only with fabric covers
9. Cushion Clip Only with leather covers For securing cover to upholstery Always replace if removed install in same location as before removal

COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER

Note. The work description is based on a manual or power sport front seat and super sport front seat.

Removing

Remove the front seat

1. Manual Sport seat, refer to «MANUAL STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__manual-standard-front-seat) .
2. Power sport seat and super sport seat, refer to «POWER STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__power-standard-front-seat) .

Attach the front seat to the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEATS, INSTALLING ON THE Fixture For Seat Repair VAS 6136 .

Remove the front backrest. Refer to BACKREST FRONT .

Remove the sill side trim retaining bracket.

1. Manual Sport seat. Refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__sill-side-retaining-bracket-trim) .
2. Power sport seat and super sport seat. Refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan) .

Versions with LATCH (passenger seat only): Remove the LATCH. Refer to LATCH CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE FRONT SEAT .

Remove the seat depth adjuster as far as the stop.

Unclip the catches -2-.

Scheme 294

Tilt the support with the cushion and cover -1- for the seat depth adjustment upward in the direction of the -arrow- so that the catches remain disengaged.

Remove support -1- with seat depth adjustment cushion and cover -2- up and forward at an angle.

Scheme 295

Note. The illustration does not show the seat pan lower frame.

Disengage tabs -3- from openings -5- on seat depth adjustment lower section -4-.

Unclip the clamping profile -1- and -2- for the cover and cushion -4- across and at the sides from the catches -3-.

Scheme 296

Disengage the cover retaining channels -3- is the side areas -A- of the seat pan upper frame.

Scheme 297

When disengaging the retaining channels, be careful of the exposed retaining hooks -1- on the edge -2-.

Disengage tab retaining channels -1- at both sides of the seat pan -3-.

Scheme 298

1. LATCH child seat anchor -2- removed

Disengage the cover retaining channels -6- in the area -A-.

When disengaging the cover, be careful of the exposed retaining hooks -4- on the edge -5-.

Remove the cover with upholstery from the seat pan and seat depth adjuster.

The seat depth adjuster support (plastic) remains on the upholstery.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If the airbag indicator lamp -K75- indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITHOUT SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER

Note. The work description is based on a manual or power standard front seat and comfort seat.

Removing

Remove the front seat

1. Manual standard seat. Refer to «MANUAL STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__manual-standard-front-seat) .
2. Power standard seat and Comfort seat. Refer to «POWER STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__power-standard-front-seat) .

Attach the front seat to the VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEATS, INSTALLING ON THE Fixture For Seat Repair VAS 6136 .

Remove the front backrest. Refer to BACKREST FRONT .

Remove the sill side trim retaining bracket.

1. Manual standard seat. Refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__sill-side-retaining-bracket-trim) .
2. Power standard seat and Comfort seat. Refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan) .

Versions with LATCH (passenger seat only): Remove the LATCH. Refer to LATCH CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE FRONT SEAT .

Disengage the front and side areas -A- and -B- of the cover retaining channel -3-.

Scheme 299

When disengaging the cover, be careful of the exposed retaining hooks -1- on the edge -2-.

Disengage tab retaining channels -1- at both sides of the seat pan -3-.

1. LATCH child seat anchor -2- removed.

Disengage the cover retaining channel -6- in the area -A-.

When disengaging the cover, be careful of the exposed retaining hooks -4- on the edge -5-.

Remove the cover with upholstery from the seat pan.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If the airbag indicator lamp -K75- indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITHOUT SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING

Note. The work description is based on a manual or power standard front seat and comfort seat.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Scheme 300

Remove the cover and upholstery from the seat pan. Refer to COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITHOUT SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER .

Remove the rear and sides of the cover -1- from the upholstery -2-.

On vehicles with comfort seats, unclip retaining channel -3- on the front side of the upholstery from clips -4-.

Unclip retaining channel -4- for cover -1- on upholstery -3- from clips -2-.

Scheme 301

Remove cover from cushion.

Versions with fabric covers

Scheme 302

Remove contour wire -3- that is inserted into pocket -4- in cover -5- from clips -2-.

Remove the cover from the cushion -1-.

Versions with leather covers

Scheme 303

Cut through the upholstery clips -3- using pliers -4-.

Remove the cover -1- from cushion -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When installing new upholstery clips with leather covers, use the V.A.G 1634.

BACKREST COVER AND PADDING

Note. The work description is based on a manual or power standard or sport front seat and comfort seat.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Drill for vehicles equipped with a DVD player
2. Eye protection for vehicles equipped with a DVD player
3. 12 mm (0.47 in) drill for vehicles equipped with a DVD player

Removing

Remove the front seat

1. Standard seat and Sport seat (manual). Refer to «MANUAL STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__manual-standard-front-seat) .
2. Standard seat, Sport seat (power) and Comfort seat. Refer to «POWER STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__power-standard-front-seat) .

Attach the front seat to the VAS 6136 FRONT SEATS, INSTALLING ON THE Fixture For Seat Repair VAS 6136 .

Vehicles equipped with a mount for a DVD player

Scheme 304

1. DVD player removed.

Unclip the trim -2- for the connector -arrow-.

Drill out the guides -1- and -3- for the DVD player using a 12 mm (0.47 in) drill.

Scheme 305

All vehicles

Remove backrest panel

1. Two section backrest cover. Refer to «BACKREST COVER (SECTION TWO)»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__backrest-cover-section-two) .
2. One section backrest cover. Refer to «BACKREST COVER (SECTION ONE)»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__backrest-cover-section-one) .

Remove headrests. Refer to

1. «HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__headrests-with-locking-mechanism) .
2. «POWER HEADRESTS»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan) .

Remove the front backrest. Refer to BACKREST FRONT .

Disengage the lower clamping profile -5- and -6- on the backrest frame trim -4-.

Scheme 306

Disengage the upper clamping profile -3- for the cover -1- on the backrest frame -2-.

Disengage the side frame -3- at the backrest frame trim catches -2-.

Scheme 307

Remove the upholstery on the backrest until it is possible to remove the side airbag.

Remove side airbag FRONT THORAX AIRBAG IGNITER -N199- / -N200 .

Vehicles equipped with a manual adjustable seat

Disengage the side airbag from the backrest frame using the hook and out of the pocket sewn in the cover and install it again in the backrest frame.

Versions with power seats

Disengage the side airbag from the backrest frame using the hook and leave it in the pocket sewn in the cover.

All vehicles

Scheme 308

On seats with lumbar support (not comfort seats), separate the upholstery from the Velcro® fastener -3- on the lumbar support -2-. Otherwise the lumbar support will be damaged when removing the hooks -arrows-.

Remove the cover and cushion from the backrest frame while guiding the side airbag wiring harness.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the retaining channels -3, 5 and 6- and the side frame engage correctly and the cover -1- is not wrinkled.

Vehicles equipped with a mount for a DVD player

1. The guide mounts -1- and -3- on the backrest must free of contaminants.

Align the backrest cover and install the guides into the mounts.

1. The guides -1- and -3- can be installed in only one position.
2. The release buttons must face outside.

Install the trim -2-.

1. The trim can be installed in only one position.

Note. Ignore the -arrow-.

All vehicles

Note. Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If the airbag indicator lamp -K75- indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING

Note. The work description is based on a manual or power standard or sport front seat and comfort seat.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Scheme 309

Remove the cover and upholstery from the backrest. refer to BACKREST COVER AND PADDING .

Remove the cover -1- from the upholstery -3- as far as possible.

Unclip retaining channel -4- from clips -2-.

Remove cover from cushion.

Versions with fabric covers

Scheme 310

Remove contour wire -3- that is inserted into pocket -2- in cover -1- from clips -4-.

Remove the cover from the cushion -5-.

Versions with leather covers

Scheme 311

Cut through the upholstery clips -3- using pliers -4-.

Remove the cover -1- from cushion -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When installing new upholstery clips with leather covers, use V.A.G 1634.

BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SUPER SPORT SEAT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Drill for vehicles equipped with a DVD player
2. Eye protection for vehicles equipped with a DVD player
3. 12 mm (0.47 in) drill for vehicles equipped with a DVD player

Removing

Remove the front seat POWER STANDARD FRONT SEAT .

Attach the front seat to the VAS 6136 FRONT SEATS, INSTALLING ON THE Fixture For Seat Repair VAS 6136 .

Vehicles equipped with a mount for a DVD player

1. DVD player removed.

Unclip the trim -2- for the connector -arrow-.

Drill out the guides -1- and -3- for the DVD player using a 12 mm (0.47 in) drill.

All vehicles

Remove backrest panel

1. Two section backrest cover. Refer to «BACKREST COVER (SECTION TWO)»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__backrest-cover-section-two) .
2. One section backrest cover. Refer to «BACKREST COVER (SECTION ONE)»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__backrest-cover-section-one) .

Remove the front backrest. Refer to BACKREST, FRONT .

Disengage the lower retaining channels -5- and -6-.

Scheme 312

Disengage the upper retaining channel -3-.

1 - Cover

2 - Backrest frame

3 - Upper retaining channel

4 - Backrest frame trim

5 - Lower retaining channels

6 - Lower retaining channels

Disengage the side frame -3- at the backrest frame trim catches -2-.

Scheme 313

1 - Cover

2 - Backrest frame trim catches

3 - Side frame

Pull the cover as far forward as possible in the side airbag area in order to be able to remove side airbag.

Remove side airbag FRONT THORAX AIRBAG IGNITER -N199- / -N200

Remove the airbag from the pocket sewn into the cover and engage the airbag in the backrest frame.

Reach from the rear side of the backrest under the upholstery and find the release button -5-.

Scheme 314

Press the release button in the direction of the -arrow-.

Hold release button -5- down in this position.

Remove the upholstery with the headrest -1- upward from the backrest frame -3-.

1 - Headrest

2 - Headrest guide without release button

3 - Backrest frame

4 - Side airbag

6 - Headrest guide with release button

Note. A second technician is needed to remove the upholstery with the headrest from the backrest frame.

Equipment versions with lumbar support

Separate the upholstery from the Velcro® fastener -3- on the lumbar support -2- otherwise the lumbar support will be damaged when removing the hooks -arrows-.

All vehicles

Remove cover with upholstery from backrest frame.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the headrest is engaged correctly in headrest guides after positioning upholstery on backrest.

Make sure the retaining channels -3-, -5- and -6- and the side frame engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

Vehicles equipped with a mount for a DVD player

1. The guide mounts -1- and -3- on the backrest must free of contaminants.

Align the backrest cover and install the guides into the mounts.

1. The guides -1- and -3- can be installed in only one position.
2. The release buttons must face outside.

Install the trim -2-.

1. The trim can be installed in only one position.

Note. Ignore the -arrow-.

All vehicles

Note. Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If the airbag indicator lamp -K75- indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SUPER SPORT SEAT, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Scheme 315

Remove the cover and upholstery from the backrest BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SUPER SPORT SEAT .

Remove the cover -1- from the upholstery -3- as far as possible.

Unclip retaining channel -4- from clips -2-.

Versions with fabric covers

Scheme 316

Remove contour wire -3- that is inserted into pocket -2- in cover -1- from clips -4-.

Remove the cover from the cushion -5-.

Versions with leather covers

Scheme 317

Cut through the upholstery clips -3- using pliers -4-.

Remove the cover -1- from cushion -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When installing new upholstery clips, use the V.A.G 1634.

BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT

Removing

Scheme 318

Remove cover and cushion from backrest. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND PADDING .

Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .

Cut the wire -1- off directly at the old lower backrest heating element -2-.

Cut through the connecting bars and wires -arrows-.

Carefully loosen the top and bottom of the backrest heating element -C- and -D- and remove.

Note. The spacer fabric must not be damaged. The heating elements -A- and -B- remain on the backrest bolsters and the new backrest heating element is bonded over them.

Installing

Align the new backrest heating element on the upholstery -1-.

Bond the individual areas of the heating element in the sequence -A, B, C and D-.

Route the connecting wires to the individual heating surfaces in the base of the gaps -arrows-.

Pull the wire -3- through the slit in the upholstery.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, SPORT SEAT

The following describes removing and installing the Standard front seat. The procedure is similar for the front sport seat.

BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, STANDARD SEAT

Removing

Scheme 319

Remove cover and cushion from backrest. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND PADDING .

Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .

Cut the wire -3- off directly at the old backrest heating element -2-.

Note. The old backrest heating element remains on the upholstery -1- and the new backrest heating element is bonded over it. Ignore -A, B and C- and -arrow- in this figure.

Installing

Align the new backrest heating element on the upholstery.

Bond the individual areas of the heating element in the sequence -A, B and C-.

Route the connecting wires to the individual heating surfaces in the base of the gaps -arrow-.

Pull the wire -3- through the slit in the upholstery -1-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

HEADREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, WITH LOCKING MECHANISM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Remove headrests. Refer to

1. «HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__headrests-with-locking-mechanism) .
2. «POWER HEADRESTS»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan) .

Side Locks, Opening

Scheme 320

Open the side locks -arrows- on the cover -1-.

Slide the 3409 or a flat-head screwdriver in the direction of -arrow A- between the cover lock -1-.

Scheme 321

Bend the lower U-channel -3- in the direction of -arrow B-.

Pull the upper side of the cover with the flat channel -2- out of the U-channel.

Main Lock, Opening

Scheme 322

Slide the 3409 or a flat-head screwdriver between the cover lock.

Bend the lower U-channel -1- in the direction of -arrow A-.

Pull the upper side of the cover with the flat channel -2- out of the U-channel -1-.

Note. The cover must be completely open to remove the upholstery.

Remove the padding -1- from the cover -2-.

Scheme 323

Installing

Insert cushion -1- into cover -2- and make sure it fits properly.

Insert headrest mount in upholstery with cover.

Main Lock, Closing

Scheme 324

Fold the upper flat channel -1- for the cover -2- down.

Slide the edge of the fabric with the flat channel into the U-channel -5-.

Side Locks, Closing

Closing the side locks is similar to the closing the main lock.

After Closing the Main and Side Locks

Using a needle or a tool with a point, align the cover and the channels.

Ensure the cover sits on the upholstery -3- without any wrinkles and without seam markings.

With manual headrests, install the height adjustment release button.

Insert the release button through the cover and the upholstery into the headrest support -4-.

Be careful of the release button/headrest support locking device.

The tab -arrow A- on the release button -1- must align with the slit -arrow B- in the button mount on the headrest support -2-.

Scheme 325

Mount the release button into the headrest support.

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following

Note. Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .

Note. If the airbag indicator lamp -K75- indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

SEAT COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING

Note. The work description is based on a manual or power sport front seat and super sport front seat.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Scheme 326

Remove the cover and upholstery from the seat pan and seat depth adjuster. Refer to COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER .

Unclip the retaining channels -2- from the catches -5-.

Disengage the cover from the tabs -4- on both sides.

Remove the support with seat depth adjuster cushion -3- from cover -1-.

Cover and Upholstery, Sport Seat, Separating

Scheme 327

Remove the cover -1- from the upholstery -3- as far as possible.

Unclip retaining channel -4- from clips -2-.

Remove cover from cushion.

Versions with fabric covers

Scheme 328

Remove contour wire -3- that is inserted into pocket -4- in cover -5- from clips -2-.

Remove the cover from the cushion -1-.

Versions with leather covers

Scheme 329

Cut through the upholstery clips -3- using pliers -4-.

Remove the cover -1- from cushion -2-.

Cover and Upholstery, Super Sport Seat, Separating

Remove the cover -1- from the upholstery -3- as far as possible.

Unclip retaining channel -4- from clips -2-.

Versions with fabric covers

Scheme 330

Remove contour wire -3- that is inserted into pocket -4- in cover -5- from clips -2-.

Remove the cover from the cushion -1-.

Versions with leather covers

Scheme 331

Cut through the upholstery clips -3- using pliers -4-.

Remove the cover -1- from cushion -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When installing new upholstery clips with leather covers, use the V.A.G 1634.

SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT

Removing

Scheme 332

Remove cover and upholstery from seat pan. Refer to COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER .

Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to SEAT COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .

Cut electrical wire -3- off directly at old seat heating element -2-.

Cut through the connecting bars -arrows-.

Carefully loosen the seat heating elements -D- and -E- from the bonded connection and remove them.

Note. The spacer fabric must not be damaged. The old seat heating elements -A, B and C- remain on the upholstery and the new seat heating element is bonded over them.

Installing

Align the new heating element on upholstery.

Bond the individual areas of the heating element in the sequence -A, B, C, D and E-.

Route the connecting wires to the individual heating surfaces in the base of the gaps -arrows-.

Pull the wire -3- through the slit in the upholstery -1-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, SPORT SEAT

Removing

Scheme 333

Remove cover and upholstery from seat pan. Refer to COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER .

Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to SEAT COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .

Cut the wire -3- off directly at the old heating element -2-.

Note. The old seat heating element remains on the upholstery -1- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it. Ignore -A through E- and -arrows- in this figure.

Installing

Align the new heating element on upholstery.

Bond the individual areas of the heating element in the sequence -A, C, D and E-.

Bond the bolster area -B- last on all cover versions except the basic fabric.

Route the connecting wires to the individual heating surfaces in the base of the gaps -arrows-.

Pull the wire -3- through the slit in the upholstery -1-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, STANDARD SEAT

Removing

Scheme 334

Remove cover and upholstery from seat pan. Refer to COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITHOUT SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER .

Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITHOUT SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .

Cut the wire -3- off directly at the old heating element -2-.

Note. The old seat heating element remains on the upholstery -1- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it. Ignore -A through E- and -arrows- in this figure.

Installing

Align the new heating element on upholstery.

Bond the individual areas of the heating element in the sequence -A, B, C and D-.

Bond the bolster area -E- last on all cover versions except the basic fabric.

Route the connecting wires to the individual heating surfaces in the base of the gaps -arrows-.

Pull the wire -3- through the slit in the upholstery -1-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, SUPER SPORT SEAT

Removing

Scheme 335

Remove cover and upholstery from seat pan. Refer to COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER .

Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to SEAT COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .

Cut the wire -3- off directly at the old heating element -2-.

Note. The old seat heating element remains on the upholstery -1- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it.

Installing

Align the new heating element on upholstery.

Bond the individual areas of the heating element in the sequence -A-, -B-, -D-, -E- and -C-.

Route the connecting wires to the individual heating surfaces in the base of the gaps -arrows-.

Pull the wire -3- through the slit in the upholstery -1-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH

Removing

Remove the seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

Remove the rear seat backrest. Refer to DIVIDED BACKREST .

Remove the headrests. Refer to HEADREST .

Right 2/3 section of backrest with pass-through

Remove the center armrest with the pass-through cover. Refer to CENTER ARMREST, PASS-THROUGH .

Remove the cover frame. Refer to COVER FRAME .

Remove the rear center belt guide. Refer to CENTER REAR BELT GUIDE, WITH FOLDABLE REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Continuation for left and right rear seat backrest

Scheme 336

Remove the retainer trim. Refer to LOCK TRIM, WITH LOCK CYLINDER .

Remove headrest guides. Refer to HEADREST GUIDE .

Unclip the plugs -2-.

1 - Cover

3 - Inner bracket

Pry the upper retaining channel -1- out of the backrest shell -3-.

Scheme 337

Remove the molding -2- from the sides and bottom of the backrest shell -3-.

Right 2/3 section of backrest with pass-through

Scheme 338

Pry off the piping -1- and -3- in the backrest pass-through -2-.

Continuation for left and right rear seat backrest

Pry the cover over the inner bracket.

Pry the cover over the outer bracket.

Remove the cover with upholstery from the backrest shell.

Installing

Scheme 339

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Install headrest guide with button at left.

Make sure the button -2- moves easily after installing the trim -1-.

BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Scheme 340

Remove cover with upholstery. Refer to BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH .

Remove the cover -1- from the upholstery -3- as far as possible.

Unclip retaining channel -4- from clips -2-.

Remove cover from cushion.

Versions with fabric covers

Scheme 341

Remove contour wire -3- that is inserted into pocket -4- in cover -5- from clips -2-.

Remove the cover from the cushion -1-.

Versions with leather covers

Scheme 342

Cut through the upholstery clips -3- using pliers -4-.

Remove the cover -1- from cushion -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When installing new upholstery clips with leather covers, use the V.A.G 1634.

BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH INTERNAL UPHOLSTERY

The internal upholstery can only be removed and installed when the center armrest with pass-through cover is removed. It is not possible to separate the upholstery or cover. These components can only be replaced together.

BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Removing

Remove the seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

Remove the rear seat backrest. Refer to DIVIDED BACKREST .

Remove the headrests. Refer to HEADREST .

Split backrest right 2/3 with storage compartment or cover

Remove center armrest. Refer to CENTER ARMREST, SPLIT BACKREST .

Remove the rear center belt guide. Refer to CENTER REAR BELT GUIDE, WITH FOLDABLE REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Remove the storage compartment (backrest cover with lock) or backrest cover. Refer to

1. «LOCKABLE ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__lockable-armrest-storage-compartment) .
2. «BACKREST TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__backrest-trim) .
3. «BACKREST COVER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan) .

Continuation for left and right rear seat backrest

Remove the retainer trim. Refer to LOCK TRIM, WITH LOCK CYLINDER .

Remove headrest guides. Refer to HEADREST GUIDE .

Unclip the plugs -2-.

1 - Cover

2 - Plugs

3 - Inner bracket

Pry the upper retaining channel -1- out of the backrest shell -3-.

Remove the molding -2- from the sides and bottom of the backrest shell.

Split backrest right 2/3 with storage compartment or cover

Scheme 343

Pry the molding -2- out of the tabs -arrow- on the backrest shell -1-.

Continuation for left and right rear seat backrest

Pry the cover over the inner bracket.

Pry the cover over the outer bracket.

Guide the release cable with the connector station through the slit in the cover.

Remove the cover with upholstery from the backrest shell.

Remove the upper and lower upholstery from the backrest shell.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Install headrest guide with button at left.

Make sure the button -2- moves easily after installing the trim -1-.

BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Remove cover with upholstery. Refer to BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Remove the cover -1- from the upholstery -3- as far as possible.

Unclip retaining channel -4- from clips -2-.

Remove cover from cushion.

Versions with fabric covers

Remove contour wire -3- that is inserted into pocket -4- in cover -5- from clips -2-.

Remove the cover from the cushion -1-.

Versions with leather covers

Cut through the upholstery clips -3- using pliers -4-.

Remove the cover -1- from cushion -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When installing new upholstery clips with leather covers, use the V.A.G 1634.

BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT, UPPER AND LOWER CUSHION

Remove the upper upholstery.

Disengage the top and bottom of the cover at the backrest shell.

Fold the cover back until the upper section of the upholstery can be removed from the backrest shell.

Upper Upholstery, Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Remove the lower upholstery.

Disengage the bottom and sides of the cover at the backrest shell.

Fold the cover back until the lower section of the upholstery can be removed from the backrest shell.

Lower Upholstery, Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT

Removing

Remove the cover and upholstery from the rear seat backrest. Refer to

1. «BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-pass-through) .
2. «BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-cover-or-storage-compartment) .
3. «FIXED REAR SEAT BACKREST»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__fixed-rear-seat-backrest) .

Separate the cover from the upholstery. Refer to

1. «BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-pass-through-cover-and-padding) .
2. «BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__backrest-with-cover-or-storage-compartment) .

Cut the electrical wire -3- off directly at the old backrest heating element -2-.

Scheme 344

Note. The old backrest heating element remains on the upholstery -1- and the new backrest heating element is bonded over it. Ignore -arrows A through E-.

Installing

Align the new backrest heating element on the upholstery.

Begin bonding the center are of the backrest heating element -arrow C-.

Then bond the top area -arrow A-.

Route the connecting wires from the top to the bottom heating surface in the base of the gaps -B arrows-.

Bond the bottom area of the heating surface -arrow D-.

Pull the wire -3- through the slit in the upholstery -arrow E-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 345

Remove the seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

Disengage the rear and side molding -2- from the channel -arrow- in the center storage compartment -1-.

Disengage molding -1- all around seat bench frame -2-.

Scheme 346

Remove the cover with upholstery -3- and -4- from the seat bench frame -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When engaging the cover in the center storage compartment channel, begin at the center of the rear.

Align the cover molding to the center storage compartment and then clip the cover into the center storage compartment channel.

Do the same on the other sides of the cover.

Make sure the covers are secured on the center storage compartment without wrinkles.

BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Scheme 347

Remove cover with upholstery. Refer to BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Remove the cover -1- from the upholstery -3- as far as possible.

Unclip retaining channel -4- from clips -2-.

Remove the cover from the cushion as far as possible.

Versions with fabric covers

Scheme 348

Remove contour wire -3- that is inserted into pocket -4- in cover -5- from clips -2-.

Remove the cover from the cushion -1-.

Versions with leather covers

Scheme 349

Cut through the upholstery clips -3- using pliers -4-.

Remove the cover -1- from cushion -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When installing new upholstery clips with leather covers, use the V.A.G 1634.

BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Removing

Remove the seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

Disengage molding -1- all around seat bench frame -2-.

Remove the seat cover -3- and cushion -4- from the seat bench frame.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Remove cover with upholstery. Refer to BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Remove the cover -1- from the upholstery -3- as far as possible.

Unclip retaining channel -4- from clips -2-.

Remove the cover from the cushion as far as possible.

Versions with fabric covers

Remove contour wire -3- that is inserted into pocket -4- in cover -5- from clips -2-.

Remove the cover from the cushion -1-.

Versions with leather covers

Cut through the upholstery clips -3- using pliers -4-.

Remove the cover -1- from cushion -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When installing new upholstery clips with leather covers, use the V.A.G 1634.

CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT

The following information describes the removal and installation

FIXED REAR SEAT BACKREST

Removing

Scheme 350

Remove the fixed rear seat backrest. Refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST, FIXED .

Remove headrest guides. Refer to HEADREST GUIDE .

Remove the center armrest, bracket and hinges. Refer to CENTER ARMREST, BRACKET AND HINGES, FIXED REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Remove the upper piping -1- on the backrest frame.

Unclip the side retaining channel -2, 3 and 4- from the backrest frame.

Pry off the lower retaining channel -5- from the backrest frame.

Disengage the cover from the upper backrest frame hooks -2-.

Scheme 351

Disengage the side and lower piping -1, 3 and 4- on the backrest frame.

Remove cover with upholstery from backrest frame.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

FIXED REAR SEAT BACKREST, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING

Separating the cover from the cushion is described for a split rear seat backrest. Separating on a fixed rear seat backrest is similar.

HEADREST COVER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 352

Remove the headrests HEADREST .

Press the sides of the upholstery away from the trim -1- in the direction of the -arrow-.

Bend the leg spring -2- up slightly using a wide screwdriver.

Pull the trim up at one side at the same time until it disengages on one side.

Perform the same step on the other side.

Remove the trim while bending the leg spring up.

Open the locking channel -1- and -2-.

Scheme 353

Remove the cover -3- from the support with the upholstery.

Installing

Scheme 354

Install cover -1-.

Position the cover and slide it over the support with upholstery -2-.

Pull the left and right corners of the cover -arrow- over the support with upholstery -2-.

Scheme 355

Pull the cover so it is smooth.

Engage the locking channel -1-.

Bend the leg spring -2- up while sliding the trim -1- on.

Scheme 356

Hold the leg spring -2- open until the trim -1- slides over the notches into the locked position.

Press the trim on firmly until it engages.

Align the cover -3- and pull it so it is smooth.

Make sure the cover lies on the upholstery without any wrinkles and without seam markings.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

LEG SPRING

Removing

Remove the headrests. Refer to HEADREST .

Remove trim. Refer to TRIM .

Remove the leg spring -2- from the trim support -1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

SEAT HEATING ELEMENT

Removing

Remove the cover and upholstery from the bench seat. Refer to

1. «BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-without-center-storage-compartment) .
2. «BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-with-center-storage-compartment) .

Separate the cover from the upholstery. Refer to

1. «BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-without-center-storage-compartment) .
2. «BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-sedan__bench-seat-with-center-storage-compartment) .

Cut electrical wire -3- off directly at old seat heating element -2-.

Scheme 357

Note. The old seat heating element remains on the upholstery -1- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it. Ignore -arrows A through E-.

Installing

Align the new heating element on upholstery.

Begin bonding the center are of the seat heating element -arrow C-.

Then bond the front area -arrow A-.

Route the connecting wires from the front to the rear heating surface in the base of the gaps -arrows B-.

Bond the rear area of the heating surface -arrow D-.

Pull the wire -3- through the slit in the upholstery -arrow E-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

SUPER SPORT SEAT

The removal and installation procedure applies to the bench seat without the center storage compartment. The procedure is similar for the super sport seat.

SUPER SPORT SEAT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Remove cover with upholstery. Refer to BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Remove the cover -1- from the upholstery -3- as far as possible.

Unclip retaining channel -4- from clips -2-.

Remove the cover from the cushion as far as possible.

Cut through the upholstery clips -3- using pliers -4-.

Remove the cover -1- from the upholstery -2- as far as possible.

Unclip the retaining channel -2- on the cover -1- from the clips -3-.

Scheme 358

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When installing new upholstery clips, use the V.A.G 1634.

TRIM

Removing

Remove the headrests. Refer to HEADREST .

Press the sides of the upholstery away from the trim -1- in the direction of the -arrow-.

Bend the leg spring -2- up slightly using a wide screwdriver.

Pull the trim up at one side at the same time until it disengages on one side.

Perform the same step on the other side.

Remove the trim while bending the leg spring up.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Scheme 359

Scheme 360

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409
2. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

See also:
• FRONT THORAX AIRBAG IGNITER -N199- / -N200
• HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM
• POWER HEADRESTS
• BACKREST COVER (SECTION TWO)
• LATCH CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE, FRONT SEAT OVERVIEW
• LATCH CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE FRONT SEAT
• SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM
• LOCK TRIM, WITH LOCK CYLINDER
• CENTER REAR BELT GUIDE, WITH FOLDABLE REAR SEAT BACKREST
• CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT
• COVER FRAME
• MANUAL STANDARD FRONT SEAT
• POWER STANDARD FRONT SEAT
• FRONT SEATS, INSTALLING ON THE Fixture For Seat Repair VAS 6136
• BACKREST FRONT
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation
• BACKREST COVER (SECTION ONE)
• BENCH SEAT
• DIVIDED BACKREST
• HEADREST
• CENTER ARMREST, PASS-THROUGH
• CENTER ARMREST, SPLIT BACKREST
• LOCKABLE ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT
• BACKREST TRIM
• REAR SEAT BACKREST, FIXED
• CENTER ARMREST, BRACKET AND HINGES, FIXED REAR SEAT BACKREST
• BACKREST COVER AND PADDING
• BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING
• BACKREST COVER AND PADDING, SUPER SPORT SEAT, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING
• BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT
• BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, STANDARD SEAT
• COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER
• SEAT COVER AND PADDING, LOWER SEAT FRAME WITH SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTER, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING
• HEADREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, WITH LOCKING MECHANISM
• SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT
• SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, SPORT SEAT
• SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, STANDARD SEAT
• SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, SUPER SPORT SEAT
• BACKREST WITH COVER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT
• BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT
• BENCH SEAT WITH CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT
• BENCH SEAT WITHOUT CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT
• FIXED REAR SEAT BACKREST
• HEADREST COVER
• LEG SPRING
• TRIM
• SEAT HEATING ELEMENT
• BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH
• BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING
• SUPER SPORT SEAT, COVER AND PADDING, SEPARATING