Audi Q7: Overview - Cover and Cushion, Second Row Backrest

1 - Molding

• Sewn into cover
• For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
• Check for proper seating

2 - Cover

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Outer Second Row Backrest".
• Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Outer Second/Third Row Backrest".
• Check that there are no folds after installing

3 - Molding

• Sewn into cover
• For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
• Check for proper seating

4 - Wire

• Covered in foam padding
• For securing the cover to the cushion

5 - Contour Wire

• Pushed into the cover
• For securing the cover to the cushion

6 - Upholstery Clip

• For securing the cover to the cushion
• Replace after removing
• Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.

7 - Cushion

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Outer Second Row Backrest".
• Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Outer Second/Third Row Backrest".

8 - Backrest Frame

Overview - Cover and Cushion, Second Row Backrest with Center Armrest

1 - Molding

• Sewn into cover
• For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
• Check for proper seating

2 - Cover

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Center Second Row Backrest".
• Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Center Second Row Backrest".
• Check that there are no folds after installing

3 - Molding

• Sewn into cover
• For attaching the cover to the wire frame
• Check for proper seating

4 - Wire

• Covered in foam padding
• For securing the cover to the cushion

5 - Contour Wire

• Pushed into the cover
• For securing the cover to the cushion

6 - Upholstery Clip

• For securing the cover to the cushion
• Replace after removing
• Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.

7 - Cushion

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Center Second Row Backrest".
• Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Center Second Row Backrest".

8 - Expanding Clip

9 - Wire Frame

10 - Backrest Frame

Overview - Cover and Cushion, Third Row Backrest

1 - Cushion

• Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Third Row Backrest".
• Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Outer Second/Third Row Backrest".

2 - Molding

• Sewn into cover
• For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
• Check for proper seating

3 - Cover

• Covers and cushions, removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Third Row Backrest".
• Cover and cushion, separating. Refer to → Chapter "Cover and Cushion, Separating, Outer Second/Third Row Backrest".
• Check that there are no folds after installing

4 - Molding

• Sewn into cover
• For attaching the cover to the backrest frame
• Check for proper seating

5 - Wire

• Covered in foam padding
• For securing the cover to the cushion

6 - Contour Wire

• Pushed into the cover
• For securing the cover to the cushion

7 - Upholstery Clip

• For securing the cover to the cushion
• Replace after removing
• Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.

8 - Backrest Frame

Overview - Seat Heating Element

1 - Connector

• For seat heating element

2 - Left Rear Bench Seat Heating Element -Z10-

• Front passenger side: Right Rear Bench Seat Heating Element -Z12-
• The heating element is glued to the cushion
• Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing".

3 - Backrest Cushion

• When replacing, apply a new heating element. Refer to → Chapter "Backrest Heating Element, Removing and Installing".

4 - Left Rear Backrest Heating Element -Z11-

• Front passenger side: Right Rear Backrest Heating Element -Z13-
• The heating element is glued to the cushion
• Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Backrest Heating Element, Removing and Installing".

5 - Connector

• For backrest heating element

6 - Seat Cushion

• When replacing, apply a new heating element. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Heating Element, Removing and Installing".

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