Audi Q3: Overview - Seat Pan Cover and Cushion
Overview - Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Standard/Folding Seat
Note
The illustration shows versions with a fabric cover.

1 - Seat Pan
2 - Seat Cushion
- Seat cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Padding, Removing and Installing,
Standard/Folding Seat".
- Seat cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating, Standard/Folding
Seat".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
3 - Wire
- embedded in the foam of the seat cushion
- for attachment of seat cover to seat cushion
4 - Contour Strip
- sewn into seat cover
- for attachment of seat cover to seat cushion
5 - Upholstery Clip
- For attachment of seat cover to seat cushion
- Replace
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
6 - Seat Cover
- Seat cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Padding, Removing and Installing,
Standard/Folding Seat".
- Seat cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating, Standard/Folding
Seat".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Make sure there are no folds after installing
7 - Molding
- Sewn into seat cover
- For engaging seat cover on seat pan upper frame
- Make sure it fits correctly in the upper seat frame
8 - Molding
- Sewn into seat cover
- For engaging seat cover on seat pan upper frame
- Make sure it fits correctly in the upper seat frame
Overview - Seat Pan Cover and Padding, Sport Seat
Note
The illustration shows versions with a leather cover.

1 - Seat Pan
2 - Seat Cushion
- For seat depth adjustment
- Seat cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Padding, Removing and Installing, Sport
Seat".
- Seat cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating, Sport Seat".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
3 - Wire
- Embedded in the foam of the seat cushion
- For attachment of seat cover to seat cushion
4 - Contour Strip
- Sewn into seat cover
- For attachment of seat cover to seat cushion
5 - Upholstery Clip
- For attachment of seat cover to seat cushion
- Replace
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
6 - Seat Cover
- Seat cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Padding, Removing and Installing, Sport
Seat".
- Seat cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating, Sport Seat".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Make sure there are no folds after installing
7 - Molding
- Sewn into seat cover
- For engaging seat cover on seat pan upper frame
- Make sure it fits correctly in the upper seat frame
8 - Molding
- Sewn into seat cover
- For engaging seat cover on seat pan upper frame
- Make sure it fits correctly in the upper seat frame
9 - Seat Cushion
- Seat cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Padding, Removing and Installing, Sport
Seat".
- Seat cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating, Sport Seat".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Overview - Backrest Cover and Cushion
Note
The illustration shows versions with a leather cover.

1 - Pocket
- For side airbag
- Sewn into backrest cover
2 - Molding
- Sewn into backrest cover
- For attaching the backrest cover on the backrest frame
- Make sure it fits correctly inside the backrest frame
3 - Backrest Cover
- Backrest cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Backrest cover and cushion, separating and assembling. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Make sure there are no folds after installing
4 - Contour Strip
- Sewn into backrest cover
- For attachment of backrest cover to backrest cushion
5 - Upholstery Clip
- For attachment of backrest cover to backrest cushion
- Replace
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
6 - Wire
- Embedded in the foam of the backrest cushion
- For attachment of backrest cover to backrest cushion
7 - Backrest Cushion
- Backrest cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Backrest cover and cushion, separating and assembling. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
8 - Backrest Frame
Overview - Headrest Cover and Cushion

1 - Locking Strip
2 - Cover
- Leather versions
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Headrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
Note
It is only possible to replace the cover on the height adjustable
headrest with a leather cover.
3 - Cushion
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Headrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
4 - Headrest Support
Overview - Seat Heating Element
Overview - Seat Heating Element, Seat Heating/Backrest Heating for
versions with Fabric Cover
Note
The illustrations shows Sport seats.

1 - Seat Cushion
- For seat depth adjustment
- Only for Sport seats
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
2 - Left Front Seat Heating Element -Z45-
- Front passenger side: Right Front Seat Heating Element -Z46-
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Driver/Front Passenger Seat Heating Element -Z6-/-Z8-,
Removing and Installing, Fabric Cover Versions".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
3 - Heating Element Driver Backrest Heating Element -Z7-
- Passenger side: Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z9-
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Driver/Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z7-/-Z9-,
Removing and Installing, Fabric Cover Versions".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
4 - Backrest Cushion
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
5 - Wire
6 - Seat Cushion
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Overview - Seat Heating Element, Seat Heating/Backrest Heating for
versions with Leather Cover
Note
The illustrations shows Sport seats.

1 - Seat Cushion
- For seat depth adjustment
- Only for Sport seats
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
2 - Left Front Seat Heating Element -Z45-
- Front passenger side: Right Front Seat Heating Element -Z46-
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Driver/Front Passenger Seat Heating Element -Z6-/-Z8-,
Removing and Installing, Leather Cover Versions".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
3 - Heating Element Driver Backrest Heating Element -Z7-
- Passenger side: Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z9-
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Driver/Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z7-/-Z9-,
Removing and Installing, Leather Cover Versions".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
4 - Backrest Cushion
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
5 - Wire
6 - Seat Cushion
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove seat cover with seat cush
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Procedure
- Separate the seat cover from the seat cushion. Refer to
→ Chapter "Se
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Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating, Standard/Folding Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove seat cover with seat cushion for seat pan. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Padding, Removing and Installing,