Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing head restraint cover Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Removal wedge -3409-   Caution t  The cover can only be renewed on the head restraint version with leather cover. On the version with fabric cover, the cover cannot be renewed as it is foam-filled and also serves as a sheath for the padding. t  Mounting bracket for head restraint is foam-fitted in padding. The two components are permanently connected.

Removing –  Remove head restraint → Chapter. –  Press padding to side in direction of -arrow- on side of trim -1-. –  When doing so, use a wide screwdriver to slightly bend open long-arm spring -2-. –  At the same time, pull off trim on one side until it is released on one side. –  Repeat procedure on other side. –  Detach trim while at the same time bending open long-arm springs.

–  Open end sections -1- and -2-. –  Detach cover -3- from mounting bracket with padding.

Installing –  Fold back cover -1-. –  Position cover and slide it over mounting bracket with padding -2-.

–  Pull left and right corners of cover -arrow- separately over mounting bracket with padding -2-. –  Smooth down cover. –  Engage end section -1-.

–  While fitting trim -1-, bend open long-arm springs -2-. –  Hold long-arm springs -2- open until trim -1- has been slipped over notches into locking position. –  Firmly press on trim until it engages. –  Finish aligning cover -3- and smooth it down. –  Make sure cover is positioned on padding without creases or seam marks. Perform remaining installation in reverse order of removal.