Seat Upholstery, Covers Audi Q5 I

BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION OVERVIEW

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

Scheme 240

1. Retaining Strip Sewn into cover. For attaching the cover on the rear backrest frame.
2. Cover Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-cushion) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «BACKREST COVER, SEPARATING FROM CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-separating-from-cushion) .
3. Contour Strip Sewn into cover. For securing cover to upholstery.
4. Cushion Clamp For securing cover to upholstery. Always replace if removed. Install in same location as before removal.
5. Wire In foam in upholstery. For securing cover to upholstery.
6. Backrest Frame
7. Cushion Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-cushion) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «BACKREST COVER, SEPARATING FROM CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-separating-from-cushion) .
8. Pocket For side airbag. Sewn into cover.

Scheme 241

1. Pocket For side airbag. Sewn into cover.
2. Backrest Frame
3. Cushion Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, PASSENGER FOLDING SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-cushion-passenger-folding) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «BACKREST COVER, SEPARATING FROM CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-separating-from-cushion) .
4. Wire In foam in upholstery. For securing cover to upholstery.
5. Cushion Clamp For securing cover to upholstery. Always replace if removed. Install in same location as before removal.
6. Contour Strip Sewn into cover. For securing cover to upholstery.
7. Cover Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, PASSENGER FOLDING SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-cushion-passenger-folding) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «BACKREST COVER, SEPARATING FROM CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-separating-from-cushion) .
8. Zip Fastener Close the zipper.

Scheme 242

1. Wiring Permanently attached to the heating element.
2. Cushion For the backrest.
3. Backrest Heating Element Bonded with upholstery. Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-heating-element) .

Scheme 243

1. Wiring Permanently attached to the heating element.
2. Cushion For the backrest.
3. Backrest Heating Element Bonded Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-heating-element-comfort-seat) .

FRONT HEADREST COVER AND CUSHION 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 overview.

Scheme 244

1. Locking Strip Flat strip and U-strip.
2. Cover Equipment level: leather cover Removing and installing, refer to «HEADREST COVER AND CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__headrest-cover-and-cushion) . 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.
3. Cushion Equipment level: leather cover. Removing and installing, refer to «HEADREST COVER AND CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__headrest-cover-and-cushion) .
4. Headrest Support

SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, STANDARD, COMFORT AND FOLDING, OVERVIEW

Note. The overview shows the Standard front seat (manual or power), the Comfort seat and folding seat.

Scheme 245

1. Seat Pan
2. Cushion With foam-encased wire. Cover with upholstery, removing and installing, refer to «SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-pan-cover-and-upholstery) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, STANDARD, COMFORT AND FOLDING»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-cover-and-cushion-standard-comfort) .
3. Wire In foam in upholstery. For securing cover to upholstery.
4. Cushion Clamp For securing cover to upholstery. Always replace if removed. Install in same location as before removal.
5. contour strip/contour wire Contour wire installed into the cover pocket (on the Comfort seat only). Contour strip sewn into the cover. For securing cover to upholstery.
6. Cover Cover and cushion, manual or power standard seat, comfort seat, removing and installing. Refer to «SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-pan-cover-and-upholstery) . Cover and cushion, passenger folding seat, removing and installing. Refer to «SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, PASSENGER FOLDING SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-cover-and-cushion-passenger-folding) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, STANDARD, COMFORT AND FOLDING»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-cover-and-cushion-standard-comfort) .
7. Retaining Strip Sewn into cover. For attaching the rear cover to the upper seat frame.
8. Rubber Strap Quantity: 2
9. Retaining Strip Sewn into cover. For attaching the cover on the front and side areas of the upper seat frame.

SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, SPORT, OVERVIEW

Note. The overview shows the Sport front seat (manual and power).

Scheme 246

1. Seat Pan With a seat depth adjuster.
2. Cushion For seat depth adjustment.
3. Wire In foam in upholstery. For securing cover to upholstery.
4. Cushion Clamp For securing cover to upholstery. Always replace if removed. Install in same location as before removal.
5. Contour Strip Sewn into cover. For securing cover to upholstery.
6. Cover Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, SPORT SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-pan-cover-and-upholstery-sport) . Cover, separating from upholstery and connecting, refer to «SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, SPORT SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-cover-and-cushion-sport-seat) .
7. Retaining Strip Sewn into cover. For attaching the rear cover to the upper seat frame.
8. Rubber Strap Quantity: 2
9. Retaining Strip Sewn into cover. For attaching the cover on the side of the upper seat frame.
10. Cushion For seat pan.

Scheme 247

1. Cushion For seat pan.
2. Wiring Permanently attached to the heating element.
3. Seat Heating Element Bonded with upholstery. Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-heating-element) .

Scheme 248

1. Cushion For seat pan.
2. Wiring Permanently attached to the heating element.
3. Seat Heating Element Removing and installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-heating-element-comfort-seat) .

BACKREST WITH PASS-THROUGH DOOR, COVER AND CUSHION

Note. The overview is based on the two thirds left rear seat backrest and one third right rear seat backrest.

Scheme 249

1. Internal Upholstery Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CUSHION, WITH PASS-THROUGH DOOR»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__center-cushion-with-pass-through-door) .
2. Cover Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, WITH PASS-THROUGH DOOR»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-cushion-with-pass-through) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «COVER, SEPARATING FROM BACKREST CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__cover-separating-from-backrest-cushion) .
3. Retaining Strip Sewn into cover. For attaching the cover to the backrest frame.
4. Cushion Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, WITH PASS-THROUGH DOOR»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-cushion-with-pass-through) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «COVER, SEPARATING FROM BACKREST CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__cover-separating-from-backrest-cushion) .
5. Backrest Frame Glue to the luggage compartment floor, refer to «BACKREST FRAME, GLUING WITH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-frame-gluing-with-luggage-compartment) .
6. Cushion Clamp For securing cover to upholstery. Always replace if removed. Install in same location as before removal.
7. Wire In foam in upholstery. For securing cover to upholstery.
8. Contour Strip Sewn into cover. For securing cover to upholstery.

Note. The overview is based on the two thirds left rear seat backrest and one third right rear seat backrest.

Scheme 250

1. Cushion Clamp For securing cover to upholstery. Always replace if removed. Install in same location as before removal.
2. Wire In foam in upholstery. For securing cover to upholstery.
3. Contour Strip Sewn into cover. For securing cover to upholstery.
4. Cover Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-upholstery) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «COVER, SEPARATING FROM BACKREST CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__cover-separating-from-backrest-cushion) .
5. Retaining Strip Sewn into cover. For attaching the cover to the backrest frame.
6. Cushion Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-upholstery) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «COVER, SEPARATING FROM BACKREST CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__cover-separating-from-backrest-cushion) .
7. Backrest Frame

BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT OVERVIEW

Note. The overview is based on the two thirds left rear seat backrest and one third right rear seat backrest.

Scheme 251

1. Rear Seat Backrest Heating Element Bonded with upholstery. Removing and installing, refer to «BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers) .
2. Cushion For the rear seat backrest.
3. Electric Wire Permanently attached to the heating element.

BENCH COVER AND CUSHION OVERVIEW

Note. The overview is based on the two thirds left rear seat and one third right rear seat.

Scheme 252

1. Cushion Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to «BENCH SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames__bench-seat) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «COVER, SEPARATING FROM UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__cover-separating-from-upholstery) .
2. Wire In foam in upholstery. For securing cover to upholstery.
3. Cushion Clamp For securing cover to upholstery. Always replace if removed. Install in same location as before removal.
4. Contour Strip Sewn into cover. For securing cover to upholstery.
5. Cover Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to «BENCH SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames__bench-seat) . Cover, separating from cushion and connecting. Refer to «COVER, SEPARATING FROM UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__cover-separating-from-upholstery) .
6. Molding Sewn into cover. For securing cover to upholstery.
7. Cushion Clamp For securing cover to outer cushion. Always replace if removed. Install in same location as before removal. WARNING: Ends of wire clips must face in direction of upholstery after installing and must be bent correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.
8. Wire In foam in upholstery. For securing cover to upholstery.

BENCH HEATING ELEMENT OVERVIEW

Note. The overview is based on the two thirds left rear seat and one third right rear seat.

Scheme 253

1. Seat Bench Heating Element Bonded with upholstery. Removing and installing, refer to «BENCH SEAT HEATING ELEMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__bench-seat-heating-element) .
2. Electric Wire Permanently attached to the heating element.
3. Cushion For the bench seat.

Scheme 254

1. Cover Removing and installing, refer to «PASS-THROUGH DOOR COVER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__pass-through-door-cover) .
2. Retaining Strip Sewn into cover. For attaching the cover to the pass-through door.
3. Cushion Removing and installing, refer to «PASS-THROUGH DOOR CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__pass-through-door-cushion) .
4. Pass-Through Door Removing and installing, refer to «PASS-THROUGH COVER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames__pass-through-cover) . Glue to the luggage compartment floor, refer to «PASS-THROUGH DOOR, GLUING WITH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__pass-through-door-gluing-with-luggage-compartment) .
5. Rivet Quantity: 2

HEADREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY 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 overview.

Scheme 255

1. Headrest Support With padding. Equipment level: leather cover. The headrest support is in the upholstery and cannot be separated.
2. Cover Equipment level: leather cover. Removing and installing, refer to «HEADREST COVER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__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.
3. Locking Strip Flat strip and U-strip.

BACKREST COVER, SEPARATING FROM CUSHION

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Note. The work description given applies to the Standard front seat, the Sport front seat (manual or power), the Comfort seat and the folding seat.

Removing

Scheme 256

Remove the seat backrest cover and cushion

1. Standard seat and Sport seat (manual or power) and Comfort seat, refer to «BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-cushion) .
2. Folding seat. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, PASSENGER FOLDING SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-cushion-passenger-folding) .

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

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

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the contour strips fit correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

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

BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Pry Lever 80 - 200
2. Front-End Hook 3370
3. Seat Repair Stand VAS 6136
4. Drill for vehicles equipped with a DVD player
5. Eye protection for vehicles equipped with a DVD player
6. 12 mm drill for vehicles equipped with a DVD player

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

Removing

Remove the front seat

1. Standard seat and Sport seat (manual), refer to «MANUAL STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames) .
2. Standard seat, Sport seat (power) and Comfort seat, refer to «POWER STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames__power-standard-front-seat) .

Attach the front seat to the VAS 6136. Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SEAT ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR VAS 6136 .

Vehicles equipped with a mount for a DVD player

Scheme 257

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 drill.

Scheme 258

All vehicles

Remove backrest cover panel. Refer to BACKREST COVER .

Remove the headrests. Refer to HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM .

Remove the front seat backrest. Refer to FRONT SEAT BACKREST .

Vehicles with Comfort seat: disconnect the fan connectors.

Disengage the rear fastening strips -1, 2, 3 and 4- on the backrest frame using the 3370.

Scheme 259

Remove the clips -5- with the 80 - 200.

Remove the padding from the front backrest until the side airbag bolt -7- is accessible; to do this carefully pull off the cover -2- and the padding -3- in the area around the side airbag.

Scheme 260

Remove the bolt -7-.

Release the side airbag -6- and the hook -5- from the backrest frame -4- and leave it in the pocket sewn into the cover -1-.

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

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Install the side airbag. Refer to DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IGNITER N199 OR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IGNITER N200 .

Make sure the retaining strips 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 -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, CALB] 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 CUSHION, PASSENGER FOLDING SEAT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Seat Repair Stand VAS 6136
2. Drill for vehicles equipped with a DVD player
3. Eye protection for vehicles equipped with a DVD player
4. 12 mm drill for vehicles equipped with a DVD player

Removing

Remove the passenger folding seat. Refer to MANUAL STANDARD FRONT SEAT .

Attach front folding seat to VAS 6136. Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SEAT ON 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 drill.

All vehicles

Remove backrest cover panel. Refer to BACKREST COVER .

Remove the headrests. Refer to HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM .

Remove tunnel side trim panel. Refer to TRIM, TUNNEL SIDE .

Remove the trim on the sill side. Refer to TRIM, SILL SIDE .

Fold the backrest forward.

Scheme 261

Disengage the rear retaining strips -1, 2, 3 and 4- on the backrest frame.

Remove the left and right clips -5- and open the zipper.

Fold the backrest back up and remove the cover and lower cushion on the backrest frame.

Remove the padding from the front backrest until the side airbag bolt -7- is accessible; to do this carefully pull off the cover -2- and the padding -3- in the area around the side airbag.

Remove the bolt -7-.

Release the side airbag -6- and the hook -5- from the backrest frame -4- and leave it in the pocket sewn into the cover -1-.

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

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Install the side airbag. Refer to DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IGNITER N199 OR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IGNITER N200 .

Make sure the retaining strips 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 -arrow-.

All vehicles

Close the lower zipper on the backrest cover.

Stick the ends of the zipper under the cover.

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, CALB] 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 HEATING ELEMENT

Removing

Scheme 262

Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to BACKREST COVER, SEPARATING FROM CUSHION .

Cut the electrical wire -3- off directly at the old backrest 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 D- and -arrows-.

Installation

Align new heating element on backrest cushion.

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

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

Pull the wire -2- through the slit in the cushion -1-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT

Removing

Scheme 263

Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to BACKREST COVER, SEPARATING FROM CUSHION .

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

Loosen the heating surfaces -A- and -B- from the adhesive and remove.

Note. The spacer fabric must not be damaged.

Installation

Align new heating element on backrest cushion.

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

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

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

HEADREST COVER AND CUSHION

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 264

Remove the front headrests. Refer to HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM .

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

Insert the 3409 in -direction of arrow A- between the cover zipper -1-.

Scheme 265

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.

Open the zipper by inserting the 3409 between the zipper and the cover.

Scheme 266

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.

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

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

Scheme 267

Installation

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

Insert headrest mount in upholstery with cover.

Closes the main zipper by moving the upper cover flat channel -1- -2-.

Scheme 268

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

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

After closing the main zipper and the side zippers with a needle or other pointed object, line up the cover and the profiles.

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

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, PASSENGER FOLDING SEAT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Front-End Hook 3370
2. Seat Repair Stand VAS 6136

Removing

Remove the passenger folding seat. Refer to MANUAL STANDARD FRONT SEAT .

Attach front folding seat to VAS 6136. Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SEAT ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR VAS 6136 .

Remove the sill side trim retaining bracket. Refer to RETAINING BRACKET TRIM, SILL SIDE .

Remove tunnel side trim panel. Refer to TRIM, TUNNEL SIDE .

Vehicles with drawer: remove the drawer. Refer to DRAWER MOUNT .

Vehicles with LATCH child seat anchorages, remove the LATCH child seat anchorages. Refer to ANCHORAGE, FRONT SEAT .

Disconnect the lower left and right rubber straps -1- an the seat pan.

Scheme 269

Disengage the cover clamping strip -1- using the 3370 on the front and on the sides -arrow-.

Scheme 270

Disengage the retaining strip -2- on the cover at the back using the 3370.

Remove the cover with upholstery from the seat pan.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

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, CALB] 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 CUSHION, STANDARD, COMFORT AND FOLDING

Note. The work description given applies to the Standard front seat (manual or power), the Comfort seat and the folding seat.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Scheme 271

Remove the seat cover and cushion

1. Front folding seat, passenger seat, refer to «SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, PASSENGER FOLDING SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-cover-and-cushion-passenger-folding) .
2. Standard seat (manual or power) and Comfort seat, refer to «SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-pan-cover-and-upholstery) .

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

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

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the contour strips fit correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

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

SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, SPORT SEAT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Note. The work description given applies to the Sport front seat (manual and power).

Removing

Scheme 272

Remove the cover and upholstery from the seat pan and seat depth adjuster. Refer to SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, SPORT SEAT .

Unclip the retaining strips -1, 2, 3 and 4-.

Remove the support -5- and the seat depth adjustment from the cover.

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

Scheme 273

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

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the contour strips fit correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

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

SEAT HEATING ELEMENT

Removing

Scheme 274

Separate the cover from the upholstery

1. Standard seat and folding seat - passenger seat. Refer to «SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, STANDARD, COMFORT AND FOLDING»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-cover-and-cushion-standard-comfort) .
2. Sport seat. Refer to «SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, SPORT SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__seat-cover-and-cushion-sport-seat) .

Cut the electrical wire -3- off directly at the old backrest 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 D- and -arrows-.

Installation

Align new heating element on backrest cushion.

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 -2- through the slit in the cushion -1-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT

Removing

Scheme 275

Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, STANDARD, COMFORT AND FOLDING .

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

Loosen the heating surfaces -A- and -B- from the adhesive and remove.

Note. The spacer fabric must not be damaged. The old heating surfaces -C and D- remain on the cushion -1- and will be covered over by the new heating element.

Installation

Align new heating element on backrest cushion.

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 -2- through the slit in the cushion -1-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Front-End Hook 3370
2. Seat Repair Stand VAS 6136

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/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames) .
2. Power standard seat and Comfort seat, refer to «POWER STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames__power-standard-front-seat) .

Attach the front seat to the VAS 6136. Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SEAT ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR VAS 6136 .

Remove the front seat backrest. Refer to FRONT SEAT BACKREST .

Remove the sill side trim retaining bracket.

1. Manual standard seat, refer to «RETAINING BRACKET TRIM, SILL SIDE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames__retaining-bracket-trim-sill-side) .
2. Power standard seat and Comfort seat, refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames__sill-side-retaining-bracket-trim) .

Vehicles with drawer: remove the drawer. Refer to DRAWER MOUNT .

Equipment level with storage compartment: remove the storage compartment. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Versions with LATCH (passenger seat only), remove the LATCH. Refer to ANCHORAGE, FRONT SEAT .

Vehicles with seat occupied recognition passenger airbag deactivation, remove the seat occupied recognition. Refer to PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM .

Disengage the cover clamping strip -1- using the 3370 on the front and on the sides -arrow-.

Disengage the retaining strip -2- on the cover at the back using the 3370.

Remove the cover with upholstery from the seat pan.

Vehicles with passenger occupant detection system: remove the cover, the cushion and the seat occupied recognition mat, and the seat occupied recognition pressure sensor -G452- and the seat occupied recognition control module -J706-.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

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, CALB] 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 PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, SPORT SEAT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Seat Repair Stand VAS 6136
2. Front-End Hook 3370

Note. The work description given applies to the Sport front seat (manual and power).

Removing

Remove the front seat

1. Manual Sport seat, refer to «MANUAL STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames) .
2. Power Sport seat, refer to «POWER STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames__power-standard-front-seat) .

Attach the front seat to the VAS 6136. Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SEAT ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR VAS 6136 .

Remove the front seat backrest. Refer to FRONT SEAT BACKREST .

Remove the sill side trim retaining bracket.

1. Manual Sport seat, refer to «RETAINING BRACKET TRIM, SILL SIDE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames__retaining-bracket-trim-sill-side) .
2. Power Sport seat, refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames__sill-side-retaining-bracket-trim) .

Versions with LATCH (passenger seat only), remove the LATCH. Refer to ANCHORAGE, FRONT SEAT .

Remove the seat depth adjuster as far as the stop.

Scheme 276

Unclip the catches -2-.

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

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

Scheme 277

Unclip the cover retaining strips -1, 3 and 4- and rear cushion.

Disengage the cover clamping strip -1- using the 3370 on the sides -arrow-.

Disengage the retaining strip -2- on the cover at the back using the 3370.

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

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

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

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, CALB] 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 UPHOLSTERY

Note. The work procedure is based on the two thirds left rear seat backrest and one third right rear seat backrest.

Removing

Scheme 278

Remove the rear seat. Refer to SEAT FRAME .

Remove the rear headrests. Refer to HEADREST .

Remove rear headrest guides. Refer to HEADREST GUIDE .

Remove the rear center armrest. Refer to CENTER ARMREST .

Remover the rear seat belt guide in the center. Refer to REAR SEAT BELT COVER IN CENTER SEATING POSITION .

Remove the center rear belt anchor. Refer to REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR IN CENTER SEATING POSITION .

Pry off the retaining strip -2- on the back side of the backrest frame -3- and remove it all the way around -arrow-.

Disengage the retaining strip -4- on the front side of the backrest frame.

Remove the lower cover and cushion -1- between the seat frame and backrest frame.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, WITH PASS-THROUGH DOOR

Note. The work procedure is based on the two thirds left rear seat backrest and one third right rear seat backrest.

Removing

Scheme 279

Remove the left two third rear seat. Refer to SEAT FRAME .

Remove the rear headrests. Refer to HEADREST .

Remove rear headrest guides. Refer to HEADREST GUIDE .

Remove the pass-through door. Refer to PASS-THROUGH COVER .

Remove the rear center belt guide. Refer to REAR SEAT BELT COVER IN CENTER SEATING POSITION .

Remove the center rear belt anchor. Refer to REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR IN CENTER SEATING POSITION .

Pry off the retaining strips -3- on the back side of the backrest frame -2- and remove it all the way around -arrow-.

Remove the lower cover and cushion -1- between the seat frame and backrest frame.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

BACKREST FRAME, GLUING WITH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

A replacement backrest frame is supplied with the luggage compartment covering.

Order the luggage compartment covering having the correct color.

Glue the luggage compartment cover first to the back of the backrest frame before installing the cover and cushion.

Note. Removal and installation of the left 2/3 rear seat backrest is described here. It is similar on the one third right rear seat backrest.

Removing

Scheme 280

Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to COVER, SEPARATING FROM BACKREST CUSHION

Cut the electrical wire -1- off directly at the old backrest heating element -3-.

Note. The old seat heating element remains on the upholstery -2- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it. Ignore -A through D- and -arrows-.

Installation

Align new heating element on backrest cushion.

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

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 cushion -2-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

BENCH SEAT COVER

Removing and installing is the same as the work procedure for the bench seat.

BENCH SEAT HEATING ELEMENT

Note. Removal and installation of the left 2/3 bench seat is described here. It is similar on the one third right seat bench.

Removing

Scheme 281

Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to COVER, SEPARATING FROM UPHOLSTERY .

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

Note. The old seat heating element remains on the upholstery -3- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it. Ignore -A, B and C- and -arrows-.

Installation

Align new heating element on backrest cushion.

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 -arrows-.

Pull the wire -2- through the slit in the cushion -3-.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

COVER, SEPARATING FROM UPHOLSTERY

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Note. Removal and installation of the left 2/3 bench seat is described here. Removal and installation of the right 1/3 bench seat is identical.

Removing

Scheme 282

Remove the seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

Cut through the clips -3- with pliers -4-.

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

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the contour strips fit correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

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

COVER, SEPARATING FROM BACKREST CUSHION

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634

Note. Removal and installation of left 2/3 rear seat backrest and the right 1/3 rear seat backrest is identical.

Removing

Scheme 283

Remove the cover and the cushion for the left two third rear seat backrest

1. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-upholstery) .
2. Refer to «BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, WITH PASS-THROUGH DOOR»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers__backrest-cover-and-cushion-with-pass-through) .

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

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

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the contour strips fit correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

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

CENTER CUSHION, WITH PASS-THROUGH DOOR

The internal upholstery can only be removed and installed when the center armrest with pass-through cover is removed.

HEADREST COVER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 284

Remove the rear headrests. Refer to HEADREST .

Open the zipper by inserting the 3409 between the zipper and the cover.

Tension the lower U-channel -2-.

Remove the upper cover with the flat channel -1- out of the lower U-channel -arrows-.

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

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

Installation

Install cover -3-.

Position the cover and slide it correctly over the support with cushion.

Close the zipper while installing the upper flat channel -1-.

Push the edge of the cover with the flat channel into the U-channel -3-.

After closing the zipper with a needle or pointed tool, line up the cover the strip.

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.

PASS-THROUGH DOOR COVER

Removing

Scheme 285

Remove the rear center armrest. Refer to CENTER ARMREST .

Remove the pass-through door. Refer to PASS-THROUGH COVER .

Pry off and remove the retaining strips -2- on the back side of the pass-through door -3- -arrow-.

Disengage the retaining strips -4- on the front side of the pass-through door.

Remove the cover -1- from the pass-through door.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

PASS-THROUGH DOOR CUSHION

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Special Pop Rivet Pliers V.A.G 1753A
2. Drill
3. 4 mm drill bit
4. Protective eyewear

Removing

Scheme 286

Remove the cover for the pass-through door. Refer to PASS-THROUGH DOOR COVER .

Remove the rivets -3- and remove the cushion -2- from the pass-through door -1-.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

PASS-THROUGH DOOR, GLUING WITH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

A replacement pass-through door is supplied without the luggage compartment cover.

Order the luggage compartment covering having the correct color.

Glue the luggage compartment cover first to the back of the pass-through door before installing the cover and cushion.

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1. Pry Lever 80 - 200
2. Front-End Hook 3370
3. Removal Wedge 3409
4. Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634
5. Special Pop Rivet Pliers V.A.G 1753A

Edition 07162012JY562730

See also:
• BENCH SEAT
• PASS-THROUGH COVER
• GENERAL INFORMATION
• MANUAL STANDARD FRONT SEAT
• POWER STANDARD FRONT SEAT
• INSTALLING FRONT SEAT ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR VAS 6136
• BACKREST COVER
• HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM
• FRONT SEAT BACKREST
• DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IGNITER N199 OR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IGNITER N200
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation
• TRIM, TUNNEL SIDE
• RETAINING BRACKET TRIM, SILL SIDE
• DRAWER MOUNT
• ANCHORAGE, FRONT SEAT
• SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM
• PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM
• HEADREST
• CENTER ARMREST
• REAR SEAT BELT COVER IN CENTER SEATING POSITION
• REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR IN CENTER SEATING POSITION
• BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION
• BACKREST COVER, SEPARATING FROM CUSHION
• BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, PASSENGER FOLDING SEAT
• BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT
• BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT
• HEADREST COVER AND CUSHION
• SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY
• SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, STANDARD, COMFORT AND FOLDING
• SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, PASSENGER FOLDING SEAT
• SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, SPORT SEAT
• SEAT COVER AND CUSHION, SPORT SEAT
• SEAT HEATING ELEMENT
• SEAT HEATING ELEMENT, COMFORT SEAT
• CENTER CUSHION, WITH PASS-THROUGH DOOR
• BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, WITH PASS-THROUGH DOOR
• COVER, SEPARATING FROM BACKREST CUSHION
• BACKREST FRAME, GLUING WITH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING
• BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY
• BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT
• COVER, SEPARATING FROM UPHOLSTERY
• BENCH SEAT HEATING ELEMENT
• PASS-THROUGH DOOR COVER
• PASS-THROUGH DOOR CUSHION
• PASS-THROUGH DOOR, GLUING WITH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER
• HEADREST COVER