Audi Q5: Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating
Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Separating, Standard, Comfort,
Folding Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the seat cover and cushion:
- Standard/Comfort Seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Upholstery, Removing and
Installing, Standard, Comfort Seat".
- Folding seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Removing and
Installing, Folding Seat".
- Cut through the upholstery clips -3-
using pliers -4-.
- Remove the cover -1- from the
cushion -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the contour strips fit correctly and the cover is
not wrinkled.
- Use Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634- to install the new
upholstery clips.

Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Separating, Sport Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the cover and upholstery from the seat pan and seat
depth adjuster. Refer to
→ Chapter "Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Removing and
Installing, Sport Seat".
- Unclip the retaining strips -1, 2, 3
and 4-.
- Remove the support -5- and the
seat depth adjustment from the cover.

- Cut through the upholstery clips -3-
using pliers -4-.
- Remove the cover -1- from the
cushion -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the contour strips fit correctly and the cover is
not wrinkled.
- Use Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634- to install the new
upholstery clips.

Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the seat backrest cover and cushion:
- Standard/Comfort/Sport seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Upholstery, Removing and
Installing, Standard, Comfort, Sport Seat".
- Folding seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing,
Folding Seat".
- Cut through the upholstery clips -3-
using pliers -4-.
- Remove the cover -1- from the
cushion -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the contour strips fit correctly and the cover is
not wrinkled.
- Use Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634- to install the new
upholstery clips.

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Caution
It is only possible to replace the cover on the
headrest with a leather cover. It is not possible to
replace a fabric headrest cover because the cover is
filled with foam and als
Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Assembly Overview
Note
In the illustration is 2/3 left rear seat is shown.
1 - Cushion
Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer t
Backrest Cover and Padding without a Pass-Through, Removing and
Installing
Removing
- Remove the rear seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the rea
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Approved Refrigerant Oils and Capacities
Note
As PAG (polyalkylene glycol) oil is highly hygroscopic
(attracts water), opened containers are to be immediately
resealed so as to be air-tight.
PAG oil from containers which have been open for a lengthy
period is no longer usable.
Refrige
Description
Applies to vehicles: with Start-Stop-System
The Start-Stop-System can help increase fuel economy and reduce CO2
emissions.
In the Start-Stop-mode, the engine shuts off automatically when the vehicle is
stopped, such as at a traffic light. The ignition remains switched on during
this