Audi Q5: Covers and Cushions, Removing and Installing
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 rear headrests. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest, Removing and Installing".
- Remove rear headrest guides. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest Guide, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the rear center armrest. Refer to → Chapter "Center Armrest, Removing and Installing".
- Remover the rear seat belt guide in the center. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Belt Cover in Center Seating Position, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the center rear belt end fitting. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Belt Anchor in Center Seating Position, Removing and Installing".
- Pry off the retaining strip -2- on the back side of the backrest frame -3- and remove it all the way around -arrow-.
- Disengage the retaining strip -4- on the front side of the backrest frame.
- Remove the lower cover and cushion -1- between the seat frame and backrest frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.
Backrest Cover and Padding with Pass-Through, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the left two third rear seat. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the rear headrests. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest, Removing and Installing".
- Remove rear headrest guides. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest Guide, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the pass-through door. Refer to → Chapter "Pass-Through Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the rear center belt guide. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Belt Cover in Center Seating Position, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the center rear belt end fitting. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Belt Anchor in Center Seating Position, Removing and Installing".
- Pry off the retaining strips -3- on the back side of the backrest frame -2- and remove it all the way around -arrow-.
- Remove the lower cover and cushion -1- between the seat frame and backrest frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.
Pass-Through Door Cover And Padding, Removing And Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pop Rivet Pliers -VAG1753A- for the cushion
- Drill
- Brill diameter 4 mm.
- Protective eyewear
Removing
- Remove the rear center armrest. Refer to → Chapter "Center Armrest, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the pass-through door. Refer to → Chapter "Pass-Through Cover, Removing and Installing".
Seat Cover:
- Pry off and remove the retaining strips -2- on the back side of the pass-through door -3--arrow-.
- Disengage the retaining strips -4- on the front side of the pass-through door.
- Remove the cover -1- from the pass-through door.
Cushion:
- Cover removed.
WARNING
Danger of eye injury.
Wear protective eyewear.
- Remove the rivets -3- and remove the cushion -2- from the pass-through door -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.
Backrest Frame, Gluing with Luggage Compartment Floor Covering
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- For the correct glue. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
A replacement backrest frame is supplied with the luggage compartment covering.
- Order the luggage compartment covering having the correct color.
- Glue the luggage compartment cover first to the back of the backrest frame before installing the cover and cushion.
Pass-through Door, Gluing with Luggage Compartment Cover
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- For the correct glue. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
A replacement pass-through door is supplied without the luggage compartment cover.
- Order the luggage compartment covering having the correct color.
- Glue the luggage compartment cover first to the back of the pass-through door before installing the cover and cushion.
