Audi Q3: Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing
Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Bench Seat
Removing
- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to → Chapter "Bench Seat/Single Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Pry up the seat cover clamping strip -2- with a screwdriver along the seat frame from the molded part.
- Disengage the seat cover molding -1- in the rear area along the seat frame.
- Disengage the seat cover molding -1- and -2- from the seat belt latch openings on the seat cushion.
- Remove the seat cover and seat cushion from the seat frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- First disengage the rear molding on the seat frame then pull the seat cover tight.
- Flip the protective strip -1- over 180º toward the inside -arrow A-.
- Engage the protective strip in the groove on the molded part -arrow B-.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Cover and Cushion, Sport Bench Seat".
Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Backrest
Removing
- Remove the rear seat backrest. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Backrest, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the rear headrest. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the locking mechanism trim. Refer to → Chapter "Locking Mechanism Trim, Removing and Installing".
Rear Seat Backrest, 1/3 left:
- Starting at the locking mechanism, pry off the clamping strip -2- for the backrest cover using a screwdriver all around the backrest frame -3--arrow-.
- Remove the rear headrest guides. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest Guide, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the backrest cover -1- and backrest cushion from the backrest frame.
Rear Seat Backrest, 2/3 right:
- Remove the rear center belt guide. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Belt Guide in Center Seating Position, Removing and Installing".
- Starting at the locking mechanism, pry off the clamping strip -2- for the backrest cover using a screwdriver all around the backrest frame -3--arrow-.
- Remove the rear headrest guides. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest Guide, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the backrest cover -1- and backrest cushion from the backrest frame.
Right 2/3 Rear Seat Backrest with Pass-Through:
- Remove the rear center belt guide. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Belt Guide in Center Seating Position, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the rear center armrest and the pass-through door. Refer to → Chapter "Pass-Through Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the pass-through door frame. Refer to → Chapter "Pass-Through Cover Frame, Removing and Installing".
- Starting at the locking mechanism, pry off the clamping strip -2- for the backrest cover using a screwdriver all around the backrest frame -3--arrow-.
- Pry off the clamping strip -4- for the backrest cover with a screwdriver from the opening for the pass-through.
- Remove the rear headrest guides. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest Guide, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the backrest cover -1- and backrest cushion from the backrest frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Flip the protective strip -1- over 180º toward the inside -arrow A-.
- Engage the protective strip in the groove on the backrest frame -arrow B-.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Cover and Cushion, Backrest without a Pass-Through".
Center Cushion, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Grasp by hand under the center cushion.
- Pull the center cushion -2- forward using force from the clips -1-.
- Disengage the remaining hooks from the pass-through -3- and remove the center cushion.
Note
For the sake of illustration, pass-through is depicted as removed.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Press the center cushion on until it engages audibly.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Center Armrest".
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Cover and Cushion, Separating
Cover and Cushion, Separating, Bench Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to
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Opening and closing the luggage
compartment lid
Fig. 28 Rear lid: handle
Fig. 29 Driver's door: opening the luggage compartment lid
Opening the luggage compartment lid
Applies to: vehicles without convenience key:
Unlock the vehicle or the luggage compartment
lid using the button on the
vehicle key
and press the handle in the luggage co
Safety belts
General information
Each seat is equipped with a three-point safety
belt. Safety belts that are worn correctly are the
most effective way to reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injuries in a collision. Therefore, wear your
safety belt correctly and make sure that all vehicle
passengers are also wear