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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.
Folding table, aligning to backrest: Notes
1999 Audi A8 BaseSECTION Notes
- Remove folding table. See SEATBACK MECHANICAL FOLDING TABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Loosen bolts (arrows) by several turns.
- Tighten bolts just enough until the bracket for folding table -1- and -2- may still be moved by hand.
- Install folding table and align it using light blows with the ball of the hand.
- Housing for folding table must rest at backrest uniformly all around
- Backrest cover must have no folds
- Remove folding table again and tighten bolts for folding table bracket.
- Install folding table. See INSTALLING .
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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.