Audi Q5: Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing
Seat Pan Cover and Upholstery, Removing and Installing, Standard, Comfort Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Backrest Panel Tool -3370-
Removing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Remove the front seat. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Attach the front seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture -VAS6136-. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Mounting on Fixture for Seat Repair".
- Remove the front seat backrest. Refer to → Chapter "Front Backrest, Removing And Installing, Standard Seat/Comfort Seat/Sport Seat".
- Remove the seat side sill panel trim bracket:
- Front seat manual. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Side Trim, Removing and Installing, Standard/Sport Manual Seats".
- Front seat power. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Side Trim, Removing and Installing, Standard, Comfort Seat, Sport Seat Power Seats".
- Vehicles with drawer: Remove the drawer. Refer to → Chapter "Drawer Mount, Removing and Installing".
- Versions with a storage compartment: Remove the storage compartment. Refer to → Chapter "Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing".
- With LATCH child seat anchorages (passenger seat only): Remove the LATCH child seat anchorage. Refer to → Chapter "Front Child Seat Anchor, Removing and Installing".
- Vehicles with seat occupied recognition passenger airbag deactivation: remove the seat occupied recognition. Refer to → Chapter "Passenger Occupant Detection System, Removing and Installing".
- Disengage the cover clamping strip -1- using the Backrest Panel Tool -3370- on the front and on the sides -arrow-.
- Disengage the retaining strip-2- on the cover at the back using the Backrest Panel Tool -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 Passenger Occupant Detection System Pressure Sensor -G452- and the Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module -J706-.
Installing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.
Note
Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
WARNING
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
DANGER!
When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.
Perform the following before switching on the ignition:
- Move the selector lever into P.
- Activate the parking brake
- Turn off the ignition.
- Open the hood
- Connect Battery Charger -VAS5095A- to the battery jump start terminal.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
Note
If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Folding Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Backrest Panel Tool -3370-
Removing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Removing and Installing, Manual".
- Attach front folding seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture -VAS6136-. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Mounting on Fixture for Seat Repair".
- Remove the seat side sill panel trim bracket. Refer to → Chapter "Sill-Side Trim, Removing and Installing, Front Passenger Side Folding Seat".
- Remove the Seat side trim on the tunnel side. Refer to → Chapter "Trim, Removing and Installing, Tunnel-Side".
- Vehicles with drawer: Remove the drawer. Refer to → Chapter "Drawer Mount, Removing and Installing".
- Vehicles with LATCH child seat anchorages: remove the LATCH child seat anchorages. Refer to → Chapter "Front Child Seat Anchor, Removing and Installing".
- Disconnect the lower left and right rubber straps -1- and the seat pan.
- Disengage the cover clamping strip -1- using the Backrest Panel Tool -3370- on the front and on the sides -arrow-.
- Disengage the retaining strip-2- on the cover at the back using the Backrest Panel Tool -3370-.
- Remove the cover with upholstery from the seat pan.
Installing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.
Note
Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
WARNING
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
DANGER!
When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.
Perform the following before switching on the ignition:
- Move the selector lever into P.
- Activate the parking brake
- Turn off the ignition.
- Open the hood
- Connect Battery Charger -VAS5095A- to the battery jump start terminal.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
Note
If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Sport Seat
Removing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Remove the front seat. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Attach the front seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture -VAS6136-. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Mounting on Fixture for Seat Repair".
- Remove the front seat backrest. Refer to → Chapter "Front Backrest, Removing And Installing, Standard Seat/Comfort Seat/Sport Seat".
- Remove the seat side sill panel trim bracket:
- Front seat manual. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Side Trim, Removing and Installing, Standard/Sport Manual Seats".
- Front seat power. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Side Trim, Removing and Installing, Standard, Comfort Seat, Sport Seat Power Seats".
- With LATCH child seat anchorages (passenger seat only): Remove the LATCH child seat anchorage. Refer to → Chapter "Front Child Seat Anchor, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the seat depth adjuster as far as the stop.
- 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.
- Unclip the cover retaining strips -1, 3 and 4- and rear cushion.
- Disengage the cover clamping strip -1- using the Backrest Panel Tool -3370- on the sides -arrow-.
- Disengage the retaining strip-2- on the cover at the back using the Backrest Panel Tool -3370-.
- Remove the cover with upholstery from the seat pan and seat depth adjuster.
The seat depth adjuster support (plastic) remains on the upholstery.
Installing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.
Note
Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
WARNING
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
DANGER!
When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.
Perform the following before switching on the ignition:
- Move the selector lever into P.
- Activate the parking brake
- Turn off the ignition.
- Open the hood
- Connect Battery Charger -VAS5095A- to the battery jump start terminal.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
Note
If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
