Audi A4: Rear Seat Covers and Cushions
Overview - Cover and Cushion
Overview - Cover and Cushion, Sport Bench Seat

1 - Seat Frame
2 - Upholstery Clip
- For securing the cover to the cushion
- Replace
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
3 - Wire
- Covered in foam padding
- For securing the cover to the cushion
4 - Contour Wire
- Sewn into cover
- For securing the cover to the cushion
5 - Cover
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Bench Seat".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Bench Seat".
- Check that there are no folds after installing
6 - Molding
- Sewn into cover
- For engaging the cover to the seat frame
- Make sure is fits correctly on the seat frame
7 - Clamping Strip
- Sewn into cover
- For attaching the cover to the seat frame
- Strip inward 180º and engage in the groove in the molded piece.
8 - Clip
9 - Cushion
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Bench Seat".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Bench Seat".
Overview - Cover and Cushion, Fixed Rear Seat Backrest

1 - Cover
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Fixed Rear Seat
Backrest".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Bench Seat".
2 - Wire
- Covered in foam padding
- For securing the cover to the cushion
3 - Contour Wire
- Sewn into cover
- For securing the cover to the cushion
4 - Upholstery Clip
- For securing the cover to the cushion
- Replace
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
5 - Cushion
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Fixed Rear Seat
Backrest".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Bench Seat".
6 - Backrest Frame
Overview - Cover and Cushion, Folding Backrest

1 - Cover
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Folding Backrest".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Outer Folding Backrest".
2 - Wire
- Covered in foam padding
- For securing the cover to the cushion
3 - Contour Wire
- Sewn into cover
- For securing the cover to the cushion
4 - Upholstery Clip
- For securing the cover to the cushion
- Replace
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
5 - Cushion
- Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Folding Backrest".
- Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Outer Folding Backrest".
6 - Right Folding Backrest
Overview - Seat Heating Element

1 - Bench Seat Heating Element
- Left Rear Bench Seat Heating Element -Z10-
- Right Rear Bench Seat Heating Element -Z12-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing".
2 - Backrest Heating Element
- Left Rear Backrest Heating Element -Z11-
- Right Rear Backrest Heating Element -Z13-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Heating Element, Removing and Installing".
3 - Backrest Cushion
4 - Wires
5 - Seat Cushion
READ NEXT:
Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Bench Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Pry Lever -80-200-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer
Removing
- Separate the cover and cushion. Refer to
→ Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Bench Seat".
- Disconnect the wire -3- directly
from the old heating element -1-.
 
SEE MORE:
Vehicles with a High Voltage System (Hybrid Vehicles)
Read and follow all of the supplemental warnings for all
work performed on vehicles with the high voltage system. Refer
to
→ Chapter "Warnings when Working on Vehicles with High Voltage
System" and
→ Electrical Equipment;
Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicles with Start/Stop System
There is a risk of injury due to the engine starting
unexpectedly.
The engine can start unexpectedly on vehicles with an activated
Start/Stop System. A message in the instrument cluster indicates
whether the Start/Stop System is a