Seat Upholstery, Covers (coupe) Audi TT 8J

SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

The covers and upholstery are described for a front seat (electric seat). The covers and upholstery for a manual front seat are the same and are not described separately.

Scheme 232

1. Retaining strip
2. Cover with upholstery Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-coupe__seat-pan-cover-and-upholstery)
3. Cushion clamp For securing cover to upholstery Always replace if removed Install in same location as before removal
4. Retaining strip
5. Retaining strip
6. Spring clamp Quantity: 2/seat Connected to seat pan
7. Retaining bracket For sill side trim Assembly Overview, refer to «SILL SIDE TRIM RETAINING BRACKET ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__sill-side-trim-retaining-bracket-assembly) Removing and Installing, refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__sill-side-retaining-bracket-trim)

Scheme 233

1. Retaining strip
2. Side Airbag Removing and Installing, refer to «SIDE AIRBAG»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-coupe__side-airbag)
3. Side airbag pocket Sewn into cover
4. Wiring For side airbag
5. Handle Coupe only Manual front seat: Removing and Installing, refer to «TRIM WITH ENTRY ASSISTANCE HANDLE, COUPE ONLY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__trim-with-entry-assistance-handle-coupe) Power front seat: Removing and Installing, refer to «TRIM WITH ENTRY ASSISTANCE HANDLE, COUPE ONLY THROUGH 10.06»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__trim-with-entry-assistance-handle-coupe)
6. Trim Coupe only Manual front seat: Removing and Installing, refer to «TRIM WITH ENTRY ASSISTANCE HANDLE, COUPE ONLY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__trim-with-entry-assistance-handle-coupe) Power front seat: Removing and Installing, refer to «TRIM WITH ENTRY ASSISTANCE HANDLE, COUPE ONLY THROUGH 10.06»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__trim-with-entry-assistance-handle-coupe)
7. Cover with upholstery Coupe only Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-coupe__backrest-cover-and-upholstery)
8. Retaining loop with push button For seat belt Roadster only
9. Cover with upholstery Roadster only Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-coupe__backrest-cover-and-upholstery)
10. Backrest cover Manual front seat: Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__backrest-cover) Power front seat: Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe)
11. Retaining strip Quantity: 3
12. Retaining strip Circular Securing backrest covering to backrest cover

Scheme 234

1. Cushion For seat pan
2. Wiring Firmly connected to seat heating element
3. Seat heating element Bonded with upholstery Removing and Installing, refer to «SEAT HEATING ELEMENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-coupe__seat-heating-element)

Scheme 235

1. Cushion For backrest
2. Backrest heating element Bonded with upholstery Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-coupe__backrest-heating-element)
3. Wiring Firmly connected to seat heating element

Scheme 236

1. Cover Removing and Installing, refer to «HEADREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-coupe__headrest-cover-and-upholstery-with-locking)
2. Cushion Removing and Installing, refer to «HEADREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-coupe__headrest-cover-and-upholstery-with-locking)
3. Headrest support

Scheme 237

1. Cover with upholstery Removing and Installing, refer to «BENCH SEAT COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-coupe__bench-seat-cover-and-upholstery)
2. Cushion clamp Quantity: 48 Replacing Install in same location as before removal WARNING: Ends of upholstery clips must face in direction of upholstery after installing and must be bent correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.
3. Seat frame
4. Molding Sewn into cover

Scheme 238

1. Cover with right upholstery Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-coupe)
2. Top Tether Versions for specific countries: Removing and Installing, refer to «TOP TETHER CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-coupe)
3. Cover with left upholstery Removing and Installing, refer to «BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-upholstery-covers-coupe)
4. Trim For release Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT OR RIGHT RELEASE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe)
5. Retaining strip Sewn onto front part of cover
6. Retaining strip Sewn onto rear part of cover
7. Release cable For release
8. Fitting
9. Clip In foam in upholstery
10. Retaining strip Sewn into cover

SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 239

1. Upholstery clip pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Remove backrest

1. Manual front seat, refer to «FRONT BACKREST»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__front-backrest)
2. Power front seat, refer to «FRONT BACKREST»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe)

Remove retaining bracket

1. Manual front seat, refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__sill-side-retaining-bracket-trim)
2. Power front seat, refer to «SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__sill-side-retaining-bracket-trim)

Disengage clamping strips -1- in front and side area from hooks -3- and spring clips -2-.

Scheme 240

Do not damage slits -arrows- in retaining strips when doing so.

Make sure the spring clips -2- remain on seat pan -4-.

If this is not the case, place spring clips on seat pan before installing cover.

Unhook the tension clip -arrow- on the left and right sides, if equipped.

Scheme 241

Disengage retaining strips -1-, -2- and -3- on back of seat pan -4-.

Scheme 242

Remove cover with upholstery from seat pan.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Apply two-sided tape -arrows- on the lower seat frame as illustrated; two-sided tape.

Scheme 243

Line up the lower seat frame cushion and tape it secure.

Secure the cover to the lower seat frame starting at the front and then pull it toward the rear so that it is tight.

Note. Guide the tensioning strap for the seat cover under the bracket on the LATCH anchor and attach it to the LATCH cross bar.

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.

Switch on ignition.

Connect battery ground cable with ignition switched on. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

SEAT PAN COVER, SEPARATING FROM UPHOLSTERY

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery clip pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Scheme 244

Remove cover and upholstery from seat pan. Refer to SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

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

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

On vehicle from 09.09, pull the seat cushion out of the cloth loop -arrow-.

Scheme 245

Remove cover from cushion.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Use new upholstery clips.

Close wire clips with upholstery clip pliers V.A.G 1634.

Place the upholstery clips in their original locations.

BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery clip pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Remove backrest

1. Manual front seat, refer to «FRONT BACKREST»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__front-backrest)
2. Power front seat, refer to «FRONT BACKREST»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe)

Remove headrests.

1. Manual front seat, refer to «HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe)
2. Power front seat, refer to «HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe)

Remove backrest panel

1. Manual front seat, refer to «BACKREST COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe)
2. Power front seat, refer to «BACKREST COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe)

Disengage lower retaining strips -1- (quantity: 3) on backrest frame -2-.

Scheme 246

Remove side airbag. Refer to SIDE AIRBAG .

Remove airbag from pocket and re-engage airbag in backrest frame.

On vehicle from 04.08, remove the clip -4- and pull the strap -3- on the backrest cover -2- through the opening in the backrest cushion -1-.

Scheme 247

Remove cover with upholstery from backrest frame.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

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

On vehicle from 04.08, pull the strap -3- on the backrest cover -2- through the opening in the backrest cushion -1- and attach it to the backrest frame with a new clip -4-.

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

Switch on ignition.

Connect battery ground cable with ignition switched on. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

BACKREST COVER, SEPARATING FROM UPHOLSTERY

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery clip pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Scheme 248

Remove cover and upholstery from backrest. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

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

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

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

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

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

SEAT HEATING ELEMENT

Removing

Remove cover and upholstery from seat pan. Refer to SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

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

Cut wire -2- off of old heating element -3-.

Scheme 249

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

Installation

Align new seat heating element -3- on upholstery -1-.

Remove protective foil and bond new seat heating element -3- to upholstery -1- and the old seat heating element.

Route connecting wires at locations -4- in bottom of gaps, avoiding crossover.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT

Removing

Remove cover and padding from backrest. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

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

Cut wire -3- from old backrest heating element -2-.

Scheme 250

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

Installation

Center the new backrest heating element -2- on the cushion -1-.

Remove protective film and bond new backrest heating element -2- to upholstery -1- and the old backrest heating element.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

HEADREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY WITH LOCKING MECHANISM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 251

1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Remove headrests.

1. Manual front seat, refer to «HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe)
2. Power front seat, refer to «HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe) .

Disengage clamping strips -1- and -2- from guide channel -arrow B- by prying out with Trim Removal Wedge 3409.

Scheme 252

Disengage sill panel strips -4- from guide channel -arrow A- by prying with Trim Removal Wedge 3409.

Remove cover -3- with upholstery -5- from headrest support.

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Headrest support guide tube

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

Scheme 253

Installation

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

Insert headrest mount in upholstery with cover.

Press retaining strips -4- firmly into guide channel -arrow A- and check by pulling.

Press retaining strips -1- and -2- firmly into guide channel -arrow B- and check by pulling.

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.

Scheme 254

1. Seat pan Replace seat pan if threads are damaged or stripped. Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__front-backrest-and-seat-pan)
2. Seat pan cushion
3. Seat pan cover Removing -- Remove the seat. Refer to «SEAT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe) . -- Remove seat pan. Refer to «FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__front-backrest-and-seat-pan) . -- Remove Velcro fastener on left and right from rear seat cover. -- Pry grip channel at edge of seat cover -3- all around out of guide at seat pan -1-. -- Carefully loosen seams of seat pan cover from Velcro fastener at seat pan cushion -2-. -- Remove seat cover. Installation Install in reverse order of removal.

Scheme 255

Scheme 256

1. Backrest cover Removing -- Remove the seat. Refer to «SEAT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe). -- Remove the backrest. Refer to «FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__front-backrest-and-seat-pan). -- Remove both outer parts of the belt guide -2- (Scheme 256). -- Pry out cover on belt guide, drill out pop rivet with a 5.0 mm drill bit and remove belt guide (Scheme 257). -- Pry grip channel at edge of backrest cover -1- all around out of guide at backrest -7- (Scheme 259). -- in bending sections, grip channel is also secured using clips -3-, carefully remove clips. -- Carefully loosen seams of backrest cover from Velcro fastener at backrest cushion -4-. -- Disengage lower retaining strip at foam block -6-. -- Remove backrest cover. Installation Install in reverse order of removal.
2. Seat belt guide outer part Removing and Installing (Scheme 256)
3. Clips (quantity: 8) For grip channel of backrest cover Install in bend in backrest
4. Backrest padding Removing -- Remove backrest cover -1-. -- Remove backrest cushion from backrest. Installation Install in reverse order of removal.
5. Felt mat Glued
6. Foam block Removing -- Remove backrest cover -1-. -- Remove backrest cushion -4-. -- Carefully loosen foam block bonding from backrest. -- Tip foam block forward at upper edge. -- Remove foam block. Installation Install in reverse order of removal. -- If necessary, replace double adhesive tape.
7. Backrest Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-coupe__front-backrest-and-seat-pan)
8. Belt guide Removing and Installing (Scheme 257)
9. Trim For belt guide Removing and Installing (Scheme 257)
10. Pop rivet

Scheme 257

Pry out trim -1- with Pry Lever 80 - 200 at outer corner -arrow A-.

Remove trim downward -arrow B-.

Drill out pop rivets -arrows- with a 5.0 mm drill bit.

Scheme 258

Remove belt guide -1- from backrest frame.

Scheme 259

Starting at bottom, pry grip channel for backrest cover out of guide at backrest, using for example, an awl -arrow- ; lightly press together backrest upholstery in order to release backrest cover.

Removing

Scheme 260

Remove the seat. Refer to SEAT .

Remove seat pan. Refer to FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN .

Remove seat pan cover and upholstery. Refer to SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

Cut out area -A- with electrical connection wire from old heating element.

Pull out old electrical connection wire.

Disconnect electrical wire connections to heating elements at seat bolsters at positions -B-.

Installation

Align new heating element on seat surface, remove protective foil and glue new heating element to same positions as old heating elements.

Route connecting wires to seat bolsters through openings in seat cushion without crossing.

Guide electrical connection wire downward through designated opening in seat cushion.

Removing

Scheme 261

Remove the seat. Refer to SEAT .

Remove the backrest. Refer to FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN .

Note. Electrical wiring harness must not be loosened at seat pan. Set aside backrest toward rear on soft surface.

Remove backrest cover and upholstery. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

Cut out area -A- with electrical connection wire from old heating element.

Remove old electrical connection wire.

Disconnect electrical wire connections to heating elements at backrest bolsters at positions -B-.

Disconnect electrical connection wires to upper backrest heating element at positions -C-.

Installation

Align new heating element on backrest surface, remove protective foil and glue new heating element to same positions as old heating elements.

Route connecting wires to backrest bolsters through openings in seat cushion without crossing.

BENCH SEAT COVER AND UPHOLSTERY

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Upholstery clip pliers V.A.G 1634

Removing

Scheme 262

Remove the seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

Cut the upholstery clips -2-.

Remove cover with upholstery -1- from seat frame -2-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Use new upholstery clips.

Close wire clips with upholstery clip pliers V.A.G 1634.

Place the upholstery clips in their original locations.

BENCH SEAT COVER, SEPARATING FROM UPHOLSTERY

Removing

Remove cover with upholstery. Refer to BENCH SEAT COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

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

Scheme 263

3

retaining wire slid into cover

5

wire in foam in upholstery

Cut through clips -4- with pliers.

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

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Use new upholstery clips.

Close wire clips with upholstery clip pliers V.A.G 1634.

Place the upholstery clips in their original locations.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Remove the seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

Remove the backrest. Refer to BACKREST .

Remove release trim. Refer to LEFT OR RIGHT TRIM .

If present, remove Top Tether. Refer to TOP TETHER CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE .

Remove center bearing cover. Refer to CENTER BEARING COVER CAP .

Open cable tie -3-.

Scheme 264

Disengage release cable -2- from bracket -4- and lever -5-.

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Fitting

Open zip fasteners on both sides of cover.

Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409, pry out clamping strips -1- and -2-.

Scheme 265

Disengage tab -5-.

Remove release cable -4- from opening -arrow- in cover -3-.

Remove upholstery with cover from adhesive strips on front side of backrest shell.

Installation

Scheme 266

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When installing a new backrest shell -1-, protective film should be removed from adhesive strips -2- on front side of backrest shell before installing upholstery.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 267

Unclip cover retaining strip -1- from clips -3- in upholstery foam -2-.

Use Trim Removal Wedge 3409 to unclip.

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

Installation

Scheme 268

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Align cover -4- to upholstery -1-.

Begin clipping cover -4- to upholstery -1- in upper area -arrow-.

To clip, press retaining strip -3- into clip -2-.

Make sure the clip -2- and the retainer strip -3- are attached correctly.

SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim removal wedge 3409
2. Upholstery clip pliers V.A.G 1634

Edition 08052011

See also:
• SILL SIDE TRIM RETAINING BRACKET ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
• SILL SIDE RETAINING BRACKET TRIM
• SIDE AIRBAG
• TRIM WITH ENTRY ASSISTANCE HANDLE, COUPE ONLY
• BACKREST COVER
• BACKREST COVER
• TOP TETHER CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
• FRONT BACKREST
• [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation
• FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN
• BENCH SEAT
• BACKREST
• LEFT OR RIGHT TRIM
• TOP TETHER CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE
• CENTER BEARING COVER CAP
• SEAT PAN COVER AND UPHOLSTERY
• BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY
• SEAT HEATING ELEMENT
• BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT
• HEADREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY WITH LOCKING MECHANISM
• BENCH SEAT COVER AND UPHOLSTERY
• BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY
• SEAT PAN COVER, SEPARATING FROM UPHOLSTERY
• BACKREST COVER, SEPARATING FROM UPHOLSTERY