Audi Q5: Cover and Cushion Assembly Overview
Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Assembly Overview
Note
In the illustration is 2/3 left rear seat is shown.
1 - Cushion
- Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Bench/Single Seat, Removing and Installing"
- Cover, Separating from Cushion and Connecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating"
2 - Wire
- In foam in upholstery
- For securing cover to upholstery
3 - Cushion clip
- For securing cover to upholstery
- Always replace if removed
- Install in same location as before removal
4 - Contour Strip
- Sewn into cover
- For securing cover to upholstery
5 - Cover
- Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Bench/Single Seat, Removing and Installing"
- Cover, Separating from Cushion and Connecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating"
6 - Molding
- Sewn into cover
- For securing cover to upholstery
7 - Cushion Clip
- For securing cover to outer cushion
- Always replace if removed
- Install in same location as before removal
WARNING
Ends of wire clips must face in direction of upholstery
after installing and must be bent correctly. Otherwise, there is
a risk of injury.
8 - Wire
- In foam in upholstery
- For securing cover to upholstery
Cover and Cushion, Assembly Overview, Backrest without a Pass-Through
Note
In the illustration is 2/3 left rear seat is shown.
1 - Cushion Clip
- For securing cover to upholstery
- Always replace if removed
- Install in same location as before removal
2 - Wire
- In foam in upholstery
- For securing cover to upholstery
3 - Contour Strip
- Sewn into cover
- For securing cover to upholstery
4 - Cover
- Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Padding without a Pass-Through, Removing and
Installing"
- Cover, Separating from Cushion and Connecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating"
5 - Clamping Strip
- Sewn into cover
- For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
6 - Cushion
- Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Padding without a Pass-Through, Removing and
Installing"
- Cover, Separating from Cushion and Connecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating"
7 - Backrest Frame
Overview - Cover and Cushion, Backrest with a Pass-Through
Note
In the illustration is 2/3 left rear seat is shown.
1 - Center Cushion
- Can only be removed and installed when the center armrest with
pass-through cover is removed. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pass-Through Cover, Removing and Installing".
2 - Cover
- Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Padding with Pass-Through, Removing and
Installing"
- Cover, Separating from Cushion and Connecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating"
3 - Clamping Strip
- Sewn into cover
- For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
4 - Cushion
- Cover with upholstery, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Padding with Pass-Through, Removing and
Installing"
- Cover, Separating from Cushion and Connecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating"
5 - Backrest Frame
- Glue to the luggage compartment floor, refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Frame, Gluing with Luggage Compartment Floor Covering"
6 - Cushion Clip
- For securing cover to upholstery
- Always replace if removed
- Install in same location as before removal
7 - Wire
- In foam in upholstery
- For securing cover to upholstery
8 - Contour Strip
- Sewn into cover
- For securing cover to upholstery
Pass-Through Door Cover And Cushion, Assembly Overview

1 - Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pass-Through Door Cover And Padding, Removing And Installing".
2 - Clamping Strip
- Sewn into cover
- For attaching the cover to the pass-through door
3 - Cushion
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pass-Through Door Cover And Padding, Removing And Installing".
4 - Pass-through Door
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pass-Through Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Glue to the luggage compartment floor, refer to
→ Chapter "Pass-through Door, Gluing with Luggage Compartment Cover"
5 - Rivet
Headrest Cover and Cushion Assembly Overview
Note
A leather headrest is shown in the illustration. Because the
headrest with fabric cover is not disassembled, that version is not
shown in the assembly overview.
1 - Headrest Support
- With padding
- Vehicles with: Leather cover
- The headrest support is in the upholstery and cannot be separated
2 - Cover
- Vehicles with: Leather cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Headrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
Caution
It is only possible to replace the cover on the headrest
with a leather cover. It is not possible to replace a fabric
headrest cover because the cover is filled with foam and also
serves as the casing for the upholstery.
3 - Locking Strip
Overview - Seat Heating Element

1 - Seat Bench Heating Element
- Bonded with upholstery
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing".
2 - Wire
- permanently attached to the heating element
3 - Cushion
Overview - Backrest Heating Element

1 - Rear Seat Backrest Heating Element
- Bonded with upholstery
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Heating Element, Removing and Installing".
2 - Cushion
- For the rear seat backrest
3 - Wire
- Permanently attached to the heating element
READ NEXT:
Backrest Cover and Padding without a Pass-Through, Removing and
Installing
Removing
- Remove the rear seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the rea
Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the bench seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Bench/
SEE MORE:
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80 - 200-
Removing
- Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the gap cover -1- from
the A-pillar trim and the sill trim
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The longer that deposits such as insects, bird droppings, tree sap or road
salt remain on the vehicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight increase the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with plenty of water.
Stubborn dep