Audi Q3: Driver/Front Passenger Seat Heating Element -Z6-/-Z8-, Removing and Installing
Driver/Front Passenger Seat Heating Element -Z6-/-Z8-, Removing and Installing, Fabric Cover Versions
Procedure
- Separate the seat cover from the seat cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
Standard seat and folding seat:
- Disconnect the wire -2- directly from the old heating element -3-.
Note
The old heating elements remain on the cushion -1- and will be covered over by the new heating element.
Sport seat:
- Cut the wire -2- directly from the old heating element -3-.
Note
The old heating elements remain on the seat cushion -1-, -4- and will be covered over by the new heating elements.
Procedure for all seat versions:
- Align the new heating elements on the seat cushion.
- Remove protective films from the heating elements in succession, taking care not to damage the heating elements.
- Bond heating elements in the sequence -A, B, C, D and E- so that they align with the old heating elements and are wrinkle free.
- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating elements in the base of the gaps.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Seat Heating Element, Seat Heating/Backrest Heating for versions with Fabric Cover".
Driver/Front Passenger Seat Heating Element -Z6-/-Z8-, Removing and Installing, Leather Cover Versions
Procedure
- Separate the seat cover from the seat cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Cut the wire -2- directly from the old heating element -3-.
Note
The old heating elements remain on the seat cushion -1-, -4- and will be covered over by the new heating elements.
- Align the new heating elements on the seat cushion.
- Remove protective films from the heating elements in succession, taking care not to damage the heating elements.
- Bond heating elements in the sequence -A, B, C, D and E- so that they align with the old heating elements and are wrinkle free.
- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating elements in the base of the gaps.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Seat Heating Element, Seat Heating/Backrest Heating for versions with Leather Cover".
Driver/Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z7-/-Z9-, Removing and Installing
Driver/Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z7-/-Z9-, Removing and Installing, Fabric Cover Versions
Procedure
- Separate the backrest cover and backrest cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Cut the electric wire -1- directly from the old heating element -2-.
Note
The old seat heating element remains on the backrest cushion -3- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it.
- Align the new heating element on the backrest cushion.
- Peel the protective film off the heating element. Be careful not to damage the heating element.
- Bond heating elements in the sequence -A, B, and C- so that they align with the old heating elements and are wrinkle free.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Seat Heating Element, Seat Heating/Backrest Heating for versions with Fabric Cover".
Driver/Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z7-/-Z9-, Removing and Installing, Leather Cover Versions
Procedure
- Separate the backrest cover and backrest cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Cut the electric wire -1- directly from the old heating element -2-.
Note
The old seat heating element remains on the backrest cushion -3- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it.
- Align the new heating element on the backrest cushion.
- Peel the protective film off the heating element. Be careful not to damage the heating element.
- Bond heating elements in the sequence -A and B- so that they align with the old heating elements and are wrinkle free.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Seat Heating Element, Seat Heating/Backrest Heating for versions with Leather Cover".
READ NEXT:
Overview - Cover and Cushion
Overview - Cover and Cushion, Sport Bench Seat
1 - Seat Frame
With the molded piece
2 - Upholstery Clip
For attachment of seat cover to seat cushion
Replace
Insta
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 s
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
→ ChapSEE MORE:
Dimming the mirrors
Manual dimming rearview mirror
Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror
The interior and exterior mirrors dim automatically
when light shines on them, for example
from headlights on a vehicle behind you.
WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with automatic di
Tools and Equipment
Testing Equipment, Tools and Materials
General Information
Note
This list outlines the testers, tools and materials required
for expert refrigerant circuit repair work.
For tools and materials available from the distribution
center or importer. Refer to
→ Chapter "Tools 