Audi Q3: Headrest, Removing and Installing

  Note

The headrests can be removed with the front seats installed.

Removing

- Move the front seat forward into the lowest position and tilt backrests approximately 45º.

  Note

The release button is located on the outer left of the driver seat and inner left of the passenger seat.

- Search for release button pressure point -2- under the seat cover.

• The release button is approximately 35 mm below the upper edge of the backrest.

- Press release button -arrow- and simultaneously pull out headrest -1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Headrest".

Headrest Guide, Removing and Installing

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".

- Fasten the front seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture -VAS6136-. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Mounting on Fixture for Seat Repair".

- Remove the backrest cover with the backrest cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".

Right Headrest Guide:

- Press retaining tabs in -arrows- and simultaneously pull the headrest guide -1- out of the backrest frame -2-.

Left Headrest Guide:

- Press in retaining tab -arrows- and simultaneously pull headrest guide -1- out of the backrest frame -2-.

Installing

  Note

• The headrest guide can only be inserted in one position.
• The guide tab -3- on the headrest guide must engage in cut-out of mount on the backrest frame.
• Make sure the retaining tab(s) engage(s) correctly in backrest frame.

  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.
• Observe all measures when installing the front seat. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Removing and Installing".

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Headrest".

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