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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WARNING
Follow all safety precautions when working with
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pyrotechnic C
Removing
WARNING
Follow all safety precautions when working with
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
Before handling pyr
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
WARNING
Follow all safety precautions when working with
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
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Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist and lane guidance
Fig. 101 Turn signal lever: button for lane guidance and
lane departure warning
Within the limits of the system, lane guidance
provides corrective steering to assist the driver
with keeping the vehicle in the center of the lane
as m