Audi A4: Headrest, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Set the backrest toward the rear at an angle.
- Grip the rear cover -1- at the
lower edge and push it upward out of the locking mechanism in
the direction of -arrows-.
- Move the headrest all the way up.

- Press down on the release ring -arrow-
on the left headrest guide and remove the headrest upward at the
same time.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening
specifications, replacing components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Headrest".
Headrest Guide, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the backrest seat cover and cushion. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -A arrows-.
- Disengage the retainer -arrow B-
and remove the cover -1-.

- Press the tabs down at the same time in the direction of
-arrows-.
- Remove the headrest guide -1-
upward.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening
specifications, replacing components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Headrest".
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Front and Rear Seat Rail Cover, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Move the front seat into its highest position.
Caution
Risk of damaging the seat rail cover.
Proceed very carefully whe
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Carefully pry the actuators -1 and 2-
from the retainer using the -3409-.
- Remove the seat side trim o
Overview - Bench Seat/Single Seat
1 - Grommets
For securing the rear bench seat
Clipped into the vehicle floor
Replace each time the bench seat is removed
2 - Bench Seat
Re
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WARNING
The quick-release coupling connectors may be
unlocked and opened only if the refrigerant circuit is
empty.
Note
This illustration shows the quick-coupling connection with a
refrigerant pipe with an inner heat exchanger that is installed
in the Audi A4 from MY 2008 and
Battery general information
Because of the complex power supply, all work
on batteries such as disconnecting, replacing,
etc., should only be performed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
Multiple batteries with different technologies
may be installed in your vehicle: