Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Fixed backrest, removing and installing: Notes
1999 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Notes
NOTE:
The following list refers to Fig 1
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- Fixed backrest
- Remove rear seat bench. See Seat bench, removing and installing .
- Remove head restraints. See Head restraints, removing .
- On vehicles with ski bag, remove ski bag frame.
- Remove guides for outer head restraints.
- Remove guides for center head restraints.
- On vehicles with side airbags: disconnect connectors. See Disconnecting side airbag harness connector .
- Remove screws -2- (2x).
- Push backrest -1- upward and detach at hooks -3- (4x).
- On vehicles with heated seats and side airbag, disconnect harness connectors.
- Screws (2x)
- Tightening torque: 8 Nm (71 in. lb)
- Hook (4x)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.