Audi Q5: Seat Pan Cover and Cushion, Separating
Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Separating, Standard, Comfort,
Folding Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the seat cover and cushion:
- Standard/Comfort Seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Pan Cover and Upholstery, Removing and
Installing, Standard, Comfort Seat".
- Folding seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Removing and
Installing, Folding Seat".
- Cut through the upholstery clips -3-
using pliers -4-.
- Remove the cover -1- from the
cushion -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the contour strips fit correctly and the cover is
not wrinkled.
- Use Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634- to install the new
upholstery clips.

Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Separating, Sport Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the cover and upholstery from the seat pan and seat
depth adjuster. Refer to
→ Chapter "Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Removing and
Installing, Sport Seat".
- Unclip the retaining strips -1, 2, 3
and 4-.
- Remove the support -5- and the
seat depth adjustment from the cover.

- Cut through the upholstery clips -3-
using pliers -4-.
- Remove the cover -1- from the
cushion -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the contour strips fit correctly and the cover is
not wrinkled.
- Use Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634- to install the new
upholstery clips.

Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the seat backrest cover and cushion:
- Standard/Comfort/Sport seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Upholstery, Removing and
Installing, Standard, Comfort, Sport Seat".
- Folding seat. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing,
Folding Seat".
- Cut through the upholstery clips -3-
using pliers -4-.
- Remove the cover -1- from the
cushion -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the contour strips fit correctly and the cover is
not wrinkled.
- Use Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634- to install the new
upholstery clips.

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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 als
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 t
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
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Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Braking guard: Off
This driver message appears if the system is
turned off via the radio/MMI. Otherwise, if the
system is turned off, the information appears every
time shortly after the start of the trip.
The diver message also appears if the
Important to know
Your vehicle handles differently when towing a
trailer because of the additional weight and different
weight distribution. Safety, performance
and economy will greatly depend on how carefully
you load your trailer and operate your rig.
Before you actually tow your trailer, practic