Audi Q3: Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing
Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Bench Seat
Removing
- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to → Chapter "Bench Seat/Single Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Pry up the seat cover clamping strip -2- with a screwdriver along the seat frame from the molded part.
- Disengage the seat cover molding -1- in the rear area along the seat frame.
- Disengage the seat cover molding -1- and -2- from the seat belt latch openings on the seat cushion.
- Remove the seat cover and seat cushion from the seat frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- First disengage the rear molding on the seat frame then pull the seat cover tight.
- Flip the protective strip -1- over 180º toward the inside -arrow A-.
- Engage the protective strip in the groove on the molded part -arrow B-.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Cover and Cushion, Sport Bench Seat".
Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Backrest
Removing
- Remove the rear seat backrest. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Backrest, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the rear headrest. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the locking mechanism trim. Refer to → Chapter "Locking Mechanism Trim, Removing and Installing".
Rear Seat Backrest, 1/3 left:
- Starting at the locking mechanism, pry off the clamping strip -2- for the backrest cover using a screwdriver all around the backrest frame -3--arrow-.
- Remove the rear headrest guides. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest Guide, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the backrest cover -1- and backrest cushion from the backrest frame.
Rear Seat Backrest, 2/3 right:
- Remove the rear center belt guide. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Belt Guide in Center Seating Position, Removing and Installing".
- Starting at the locking mechanism, pry off the clamping strip -2- for the backrest cover using a screwdriver all around the backrest frame -3--arrow-.
- Remove the rear headrest guides. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest Guide, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the backrest cover -1- and backrest cushion from the backrest frame.
Right 2/3 Rear Seat Backrest with Pass-Through:
- Remove the rear center belt guide. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Belt Guide in Center Seating Position, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the rear center armrest and the pass-through door. Refer to → Chapter "Pass-Through Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the pass-through door frame. Refer to → Chapter "Pass-Through Cover Frame, Removing and Installing".
- Starting at the locking mechanism, pry off the clamping strip -2- for the backrest cover using a screwdriver all around the backrest frame -3--arrow-.
- Pry off the clamping strip -4- for the backrest cover with a screwdriver from the opening for the pass-through.
- Remove the rear headrest guides. Refer to → Chapter "Headrest Guide, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the backrest cover -1- and backrest cushion from the backrest frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Flip the protective strip -1- over 180º toward the inside -arrow A-.
- Engage the protective strip in the groove on the backrest frame -arrow B-.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Cover and Cushion, Backrest without a Pass-Through".
Center Cushion, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Grasp by hand under the center cushion.
- Pull the center cushion -2- forward using force from the clips -1-.
- Disengage the remaining hooks from the pass-through -3- and remove the center cushion.
Note
For the sake of illustration, pass-through is depicted as removed.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Press the center cushion on until it engages audibly.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Center Armrest".
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Cover and Cushion, Separating
Cover and Cushion, Separating, Bench Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-
Removing
- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to
→ Chap
SEE MORE:
Rearview Camera -R189-, Removing and Installing
The Rearview Camera -R189- is inside the rear lid handle
button. It permanently attached to the button.
If the Rearview Camera -R189- must be replaced, then the
handle button must also be replaced.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and
remove the ignition ke
Repair Information
Minimum Curing Time for Bonded Windows
WARNING
For safety reasons, use only electrically
non-conductive 2C-adhesive when installing windshield
and rear window using the materials listed below.
The vehicle can only be used after the minimum
curing time has elapsed.
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