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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2004A4 SEDAN (8E2) L4-1.8L TURBO (AMB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTREAR SEATS1/3 BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
2004 Audi A4 Sedan (8E2) L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB)
1/3 Backrest, Removing and Installing
2004 Audi A4 Sedan (8E2) L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB)SECTION 1/3 Backrest, Removing and Installing
1/3 Backrest, Removing And Installing
- Removal:
- Fold both backrests forward.
- Unclip panels - 3 - from behind in - direction of arrow -, lever out through a hole from behind if necessary.
- Unscrew bolt - 1 - and remove clamp - 2 -.
Tightening torques for bolt - 1 - : 10 Nm.
- Lift backrest - 1 - from center support - 2 - in direction of arrow - A - and detach from fitting - 3 - in - direction of arrow B -.
NOTE: If the sleeve - 4 - of fitting is pulled out as well, attach it again.
- Installing:
Installation is reverse of removal.
1 - Screw
2 - Clamp
3 - Trim
1 - Backrest
2 - Center bracket
3 - Fitting
4 - Grommet
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.