Audi A4: Front Seat Covers and Cushions
Overview - Seat Pan Cover and Cushion
Overview - Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Seat without Seat Depth Adjuster

1 - Seat Pan
2 - Cushion
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
3 - Wire
- Covered in foam padding
- For securing the cover to the cushion
4 - Contour Wire
5 - Upholstery Clip
- For securing the cover to the cushion
- Replace
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
6 - Cover
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
7 - Molding
- Sewn into cover
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
8 - Hook
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
9 - Molding
- Sewn into cover
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
Overview - Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Seat with Seat Depth Adjuster

1 - Seat Pan
- With a seat depth adjuster
2 - Seat Depth Adjuster Cushion
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
3 - Cushion
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
4 - Molding
- Sewn into cover
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
- Check for proper seating
5 - Cover
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Check that there are no folds after installing
6 - Molding
- Sewn into cover
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
- Check for proper seating
7 - Hook
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
8 - Contour Wire
- Pushed into the cover
- For securing the cover to the cushion
9 - Upholstery Clip
- For securing the cover to the cushion
- Replace after removing
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
10 - Wire
- Covered in foam padding
- For securing the cover to the cushion
Overview - Backrest Cover and Cushion

1 - Hook
- Sewn into cover
- For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
2 - Molding
- Sewn into cover
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
- Check for proper seating
3 - Hook
- Sewn into cover
- For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
4 - Cover
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Check that there are no folds after installing
5 - Wire
- Covered in foam padding
- For securing the cover to the cushion
6 - Contour Wire
- Pushed into the cover
- For securing the cover to the cushion
7 - Upholstery Clip
- For securing the cover to the cushion
- Replace after removing
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
8 - Cushion
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
9 - Backrest Frame
10 - Molding
- Sewn into cover
- For engaging the cover on the seat pan
- Check for proper seating
11 - Hook
- Sewn into cover
- For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
Overview - Seat Heating Element
Note
The Sport seat with the seat depth adjuster is shown.

1 - Cushion
- For the seat depth adjustment
- Versions with seat heating: Attach a new heating element when replacing.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Depth
Adjuster".
2 - Seat Extension Heating Element
- Heated Driver Seat Extension -Z37-
- Heated Front Passenger Seat Extension -Z38-
- For versions with a seat depth adjuster
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Depth
Adjuster".
3 - Seat Cushion
- Versions with seat heating: attach a new heating element when replacing.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Cushion".
4 - Seat Heating Element
- Driver Seat Heating Element -Z6-
- Front Passenger Seat Heating Element -Z8-
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Cushion".
5 - Backrest Cushion
- Versions with seat heating: Attach a new heating element when replacing.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Driver/Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z7-/-Z9-,
Removing and Installing".
6 - Backrest Heating Element
- Driver Backrest Heating Element -Z7-
- Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z9-
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Driver/Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z7-/-Z9-,
Removing and Installing".
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Backrest Panel Tool -3370-
Hook Tool -T40207-
Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture -VAS6136-
Caution
This procedure contains man
Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing, Seat Cushion
Procedure
- Separate the cover and cushion. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Clip the wires
Overview - Cover and Cushion
Overview - Cover and Cushion, Sport Bench Seat
1 - Seat Frame
With the molded piece
2 - Upholstery Clip
For securing the cover to the cushion
Re
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Front Upper Transverse Link, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
Mandatory Rep
Vehicles with a High Voltage System (Hybrid Vehicles)
Extremely Dangerous Due to High-Voltage
The high-voltage system is under high-voltage. Death or serious
bodily injury by electric shock.
- Individuals with electronic/medical life- and health sustaining
machines in or on their person canno