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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT SEATSLATERAL SUPPORT AND MOUNTING FOR HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Lateral Support and Mounting For Headrest, Removing and Installing
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Lateral Support and Mounting For Headrest, Removing and Installing
Lateral Support And Mounting For Headrest, Removing And Installing
CAUTION: Note safety measures when working on airbag.
NOTE:
- Release lateral support.
- Seatback frame is not removed from seat frame.
- Remove front seat.
- Remove upholstery for rear seatback.
1 - Mounting for headrest
- For vehicles with power adjustable headrest.
- Removing:
- Remove screw - 11 - and remove retaining bracket (seatback frame is shown from back in small illustration).
- Separate driveshaft from drive motor.
2 - Driveshaft for height adjustment
- For lateral support.
3 - Retaining ring for driveshaft
- Fastened with anti-squeak felt - 4 - to seatback frame using tie wrap
4 - Anti - squeak felt
- Lateral support must be removed
- When installing, place tie wrap to original position
5 - Linkage
6 - Driveshaft
- Remove lock ring - 10 - and remove driveshaft
7 - Lateral support
- Removing:
- Open all tie wraps for anti-squeak felt - 4 -.
- Remove lock ring - 10 -.
- Unhook linkage - 5 -.
- Unhook lateral support from retaining bracket - 8 - and - 9 -.
- Separate driveshaft - 2 - from lateral support.
8 - Retaining bracket
- 2 parts
- When installing, press retaining bracket on securely
9 - Retaining bracket
- 2 parts
- When installing, press retaining bracket on securely
10 - Lock ring
11 - Bolt
12 - Cover
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.