Audi Q5: 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.
- The headrest support is built into the upholstery. Both components are attached to each other and cannot be separated.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Remove the front headrests. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest, Removing and Installing".
- Open the side locks -arrows- on the cover -1-.
- Insert the Trim Removal Wedge -3409- in direction of -arrow A- between the cover zipper -1-.
- Bend the lower U-channel -3- in the direction of -arrow B-.
- Pull the upper side of the cover with the flat channel -2- out of the U-channel.
- Open the zipper by inserting the Trim Removal Wedge -3409- between the zipper and the cover.
- Bend the lower U-channel -1- in the direction of -arrow A-.
- Pull the upper side of the cover with the flat channel -2- out of the U-channel.
Note
The cover must be completely open to remove the upholstery.
- Remove cushion -1- from cover -2-.
Installing
- Insert the cushion -1- into the cover -2-.
- Insert headrest mount in upholstery with cover.
- Close the main zipper by moving the upper cover flat channel -1- over the cover -2-.
- Slide the edge of the fabric edge with the flat channel into the U-channel -5-.
- Closing the side locks is similar to the closing the main lock.
- After closing the main zipper and the side zippers with a needle or other pointed object, line up the cover and the profiles.
- Ensure the cover sits on the upholstery -3- without any wrinkles and without seam markings.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Driver/Front Passenger Seat Heating Element -Z6-/-Z8- , Removing and Installing
Driver/Front Passenger Seat Heating Element -Z6-/-Z8-, Removing and Installing, Standard Seat, Sport Seat, Folding Seat
Removing
- Separate the cover from the upholstery:
- Standard/Comfort seat. Refer to → Chapter "Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Separating, Standard, Comfort, Folding Seat".
- Sport seat. Refer to → Chapter "Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Separating, Sport Seat".
- Cut the electrical wire -3- off directly at the old backrest heating element -2-.
Note
- The old seat heating element remains on the upholstery -1- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it.
- Ignore -A through D- and -arrows-.
Installing
- Align new heating element on backrest cushion.
Caution
- Make sure the new heating element is affixed to the old heating element.
- Remove the protective foil off the heating element in the affixing sequence.
- When removing the protective film, make sure the heating element is not damaged and that it is attached without wrinkles.
- Bond the individual areas of the heating element in the sequence -A, B, C and D-.
- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating surfaces in the base of the gaps -arrows-.
- Pull electrical wire -2- through the slit in cushion -1-.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Seat Heating Element -Z6-/-Z8- , Removing and Installing, Comfort Seat
Removing
- Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to → Chapter "Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Separating, Standard, Comfort, Folding Seat".
- Cut the electrical wire -3- off directly at the old backrest heating element -2-.
- Loosen the heating surfaces -A- and -B- from the adhesive and remove.
Note
- The spacer fabric must not be damaged.
- The old heating surfaces -C and D- remain on the cushion -1- and will be covered over by the new heating element.
Installing
- Align new heating element on backrest cushion.
Caution
- Make sure the new heating element is affixed to the old heating element.
- Remove the protective foil off the heating element in the affixing sequence.
- When removing the protective film, make sure the heating element is not damaged and that it is attached without wrinkles.
- Bond the individual areas of the heating element in the sequence -A, B, C and D-.
- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating surfaces in the base of the gaps -arrows-.
- Pull electrical wire -2- through the slit in cushion -1-.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Driver/Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z7-/-Z9-, Removing and Installing
Driver/Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z7-/- Z9-, Removing and Installing, Standard Seat, Sport Seat Folding Seat
Removing
- Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to → Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Cut the electrical wire -3- off directly at the old backrest heating element -2-.
Note
- The old seat heating element remains on the upholstery -1- and the new seat heating element is bonded over it.
- Ignore -A through D- and -arrows-.
Installing
- Align new heating element on backrest cushion.
Caution
- Make sure the new heating element is affixed to the old heating element.
- Remove the protective foil off the heating element in the affixing sequence.
- When removing the protective film, make sure the heating element is not damaged and that it is attached without wrinkles.
- Bond the individual areas of the heating element in the sequence -A and B-.
- Route the connecting wires to the individual heating surfaces in the base of the gaps -arrows-.
- Pull electrical wire -2- through the slit in cushion -1-.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Backrest Heating Element -Z7-/-Z9-, Removing and Installing, Comfort Seat
Removing
- Disconnect cover from upholstery. Refer to → Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Cut the wire -3- off directly at the old heating element -2-.
- Loosen the heating surfaces -A- and -B- from the adhesive and remove.
Note
The spacer fabric must not be damaged.
Installing
- Align new heating element on backrest cushion.
Caution
- Make sure the new heating elements are bonded so they line up with the old ones.
- Remove the protective foil off the heating element in the affixing sequence.
- When removing the protective film, make sure the heating element is not damaged and that it is attached without wrinkles.
- Bond the individual areas of the heating element in the sequence -A and B-.
- Pull electrical wire -3- through the slit in cushion -1-.
Install in reverse order of removal.
