1997 AUDI A4 tow

72-60


Split rear seat backrest (Sedan), removing
and installing

1 -
2/3 rear backrest
Removing:
- Remove bolt -8- and remove center
mounting bracket clip -7-.
- Lift rear backrest out of center mounting
bracket -9- and pull toward center of car
out of fitting -4-.
Installing:
Installation is the reverse of removal
2 -
1/3 rear backrest Removal and installation procedures are
same as 2/3 rear backrest
3 -
Bolts (2x) 16 Nm (12 ft lb)
4 -
Fitting
5 -
Guide for rear backrest
6 -
Bolt (4x) 16 Nm (12 ft lb)
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72-62


Split rear backrest (Avant m.y. 1998),
removing and installing

1 -
2/3 rear backrest
Removing:
- Remove bolt -8- and remove center
mounting bracket clip -7-.
- Lift rear backrest out of center mounting
bracket -9- and pull toward center of car
out of fitting -4-.
Installing:
Installation is the reverse of removal
2 -
1/3 rear backrest Removal and installation procedures are
same as 2/3 rear backrest
3 -
Bolts (2x) 16 Nm (12 ft lb)
4 -
Fitting
5 -
Guide for rear backrest
Pa
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72-64


Split rear backrest (Avant m.y. 1998 ),
removing and installing

1 -
2/3 rear backrest
Removing:
- Remove rear seat page 72
-57
.
- Disconnect harness connector to belt
tensioner Fig. 2
.
- Remove bolt -14-.
- Remove bolt -8- and remove center
mounting bracket clip -7-.
- Lift rear backrest out of center mounting
bracket -9- and pull toward center of car
out of fitting -4-.
Installing:
Installation is the reverse of removal
2 -
1/3 rear backrest
- Remove bolt -8- and remove center
mounting bracket clip -7-.
- Lift rear backrest out of center mounting
bracket -9- and pull toward center of car
out of fitting -4-.
Pa
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72-75


Side bolster, removing and installing

Note:
When installing the side bolster, ensure that bracket
-5- engages in retaining clip -6-, and that bolster
frame -3- engages in hook -4- on door flange. 1 -
Metal tab
- Remove rear seat page 72
-57
.
- Push backrest forward.
- Bend metal tab open and detach bracket
-2-.
2 -
Bracket
3 -
Side bolster
4 -
Hook
- Detach side bolster from hook.
5 -
Bracket
6 -
Mounting
- Push upper part of side bolster toward
rear and detach bracket from mounting in
upward direction.
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