Audi Q5: Overview - Seat, Backrest and Headrest Adjustment Control Head

1 - Seat Side Sill Panel Trim

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Side Trim, Removing and Installing, Standard, Comfort Seat, Sport Seat Power Seats".

2 - Backrest Adjustment Actuator

• Clipped to the control head
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Removing and Installing the Seat Adjustment Control Head".

3 - Actuator

• For seat adjustment
• Clipped to the control head
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Removing and Installing the Seat Adjustment Control Head".

4 - Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch

• Driver side: Driver Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch -E176-
• Front passenger side: Front Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch -E177-
• Switch and operating knob cannot be separated
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Driver/Front Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch -E176-/-E177-, Removing and Installing".

5 - Bolt

• 1.3 Nm
• Quantity: 2

6 - Bolt

• 1.3 Nm
• Quantity: 3

7 - Seat Adjustment Control Head

• Driver side: Driver Seat Adjustment Control Head -E470- with:
  • Driver Backrest Adjustment Switch -E96-
  • Driver Seat Angle Adjustment Switch -E222-
  • Driver Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Switch -E363-
  • Driver Seat Height Adjustment Switch -E364-
• Front passenger side: Front Passenger Seat Adjustment Control Head -E471- with:
  • Front Passenger Seat Forward/Back Adjustment Switch -E64-
  • Front Passenger Backrest Adjustment Switch -E98-
  • Front Passenger Seat Angle Adjustment Button -E334-
  • Front Passenger Seat Height Adjustment Switch -E365-
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Removing and Installing the Seat Adjustment Control Head".

Overview - Spring Mat

1 - Spring Mat

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Spring Mat, Removing and Installing".
• Can be removed and installed with and without the pull-springs

2 - Bottom Spring

• Not available individually

3 - Center Spring

• Not available individually

4 - Center Spring

• Not available individually

5 - Upper Pull-Spring

• Not available individually

6 - Backrest Frame

7 - Upper Pull-Spring

• Not available individually

8 - Center Spring

• Not available individually

9 - Center Spring

• Not available individually

10 - Bottom Spring

• Not available individually

Pull-Spring Installation Position

The pull-springs shown in the assembly overview have different dimensions.

- Only engage the appropriate pull-spring in the location intended for it.

  Caution

Changing the locations of the pull-springs changes the cushioning quality of the upholstery.

Overview - Seat Height Adjuster

1 - Front Seat

• Manual

2 - Seat Height Adjustment Handle

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Height Adjuster, Removing and Installing".

3 - Clip

• Installed position.

4 - Lever

• For seat height adjustment handle
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Height Adjuster, Removing and Installing".

5 - Bolt

• 19.5 Nm

6 - Bolt

• 6 Nm
• Quantity: 2

7 - Bolt

• 6 Nm

8 - Seat Height Adjuster

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Height Adjuster, Removing and Installing".

Overview - Seat Angle Adjuster

1 - Handle

• For seat inclination adjustment
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Angle Adjustment Handle, Removing and Installing".

2 - Clip

• Replace the seat angle adjustment handle each time it is removed
• Installed position

3 - Bolt

• 6.5 Nm
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed
• Clean the threaded hole with a thread tap.

4 - Shoulder Pin

• 6 Nm
• Self-locking
• Always replace if removed
• Threaded hole for shoulder pin must be cleaned, for example, with thread cutter

5 - Seat Angle Adjustment

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Angle Adjuster, Removing and Installing".

Overview - Seat Depth Adjuster

1 - Seat Depth Adjuster

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Depth Adjuster, Removing and Installing".

2 - Bolts

• 4 Nm
• Quantity: 2
• Self-tapping
• Always replace if removed

3 - Bushing

• Quantity: 2

4 - Bolts

• 4 Nm
• Quantity: 2
• Self-tapping
• Always replace if removed

5 - Base Plate

• For seat depth adjustment
• With handle and adjuster

6 - Handle

• With adjustment unit

7 - Trim

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Depth Adjustor Trim, Removing and Installing".

Overview - Lumbar Support

1 - Plastic Washer

• Insert in front of the four-way lumber support riveted connection between the lumbar support bracket and the backrest frame

2 - Lumbar Support

• Cannot be disassembled; available only as a complete unit. Refer to Parts Catalog
• Driver side:
  • Driver Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V125-
  • Driver Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V129-
• Front passenger side:
  • Front Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Curvature Adjustment Motor -V126-
  • Front Passenger Seat Lumbar Support Height Adjustment Motor -V130-
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Lumbar Support Adjustment Motors -V125-/-V126-/-V129-/-V130-, Removing and Installing".

3 - Backrest Frame

4 - Rivet

Overview - Drawer

1 - Retaining Tab

2 - Drawer

• Versions with standard manual seat and folding passenger seat

3 - Bolt

• 8 Nm

4 - Bolt

• 8 Nm

5 - Mount

• For the drawer
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Drawer Mount, Removing and Installing".

Overview - Storage Compartment

1 - Front Seat

2 - Seat Side Sill Panel Trim

3 - Spring Nut

• Quantity: 2

4 - Storage Compartment

• Various versions
• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing".
• Cannot be disassembled; available only as a complete unit. Refer to Parts Catalog

5 - Bolt

• 8 Nm
• Quantity: 2

6 - Upper Seat Frame

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