Audi A6 Typ 4G: Overview - Backrest Cover and Cushion
Overview - Backrest Cover and Cushion, Standard Seat/Sport Seat

1 - Contour Wire
- Pushed into the pocket of the backrest cover
- For attaching the backrest cover on the backrest frame
2 - Molding
- Sewn into backrest cover
- For attaching the backrest cover on the backrest frame
- Make sure it fits correctly inside the backrest frame
3 - Backrest Cover
- Backrest cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Padding, Removing and Installing,
Standard/Sport Seat".
- Backrest cover and cushion, separating and assembling. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Make sure there are no folds after installing
4 - Contour Wire
- Pushed into the pocket of the backrest cover
- For attachment of backrest cover to backrest cushion
5 - Wire
- Embedded in the foam of the backrest cushion
- For attachment of backrest cover to backrest cushion
6 - Cushion Clip
- For attachment of backrest cover to backrest cushion
- Replace
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
7 - Backrest Cushion
- Backrest cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Padding, Removing and Installing,
Standard/Sport Seat".
- Backrest cover and cushion, separating and assembling. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
8 - Backrest Frame
9 - Molding
- Sewn into backrest cover
- For attaching the backrest cover on the backrest frame
- Make sure it fits correctly inside the backrest frame
10 - Tab
- With hooks
- Sewn into backrest cover
- For attaching the backrest cover on the backrest frame
Overview - Backrest Cover and Cushion, Super Sport Seat

1 - Molding
- Sewn into backrest cover
- For attaching the backrest cover on the backrest frame
- Make sure it fits correctly inside the backrest frame
2 - Tab
- With hooks
- Sewn into backrest cover
- For attaching the backrest cover on the backrest frame
3 - Backrest Cover
- Backrest cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Super
Sport Seat".
- Backrest cover and cushion, separating and assembling. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Make sure there are no folds after installing
4 - Contour Wire
- Pushed into the pocket of the backrest cover
- For attachment of backrest cover to backrest cushion
5 - Cushion Clip
- For attachment of backrest cover to backrest cushion
- Replace
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
6 - Wire
- Embedded in the foam of the backrest cushion
- For attachment of backrest cover to backrest cushion
7 - Backrest Frame
8 - Backrest Cushion
- Backrest cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Super
Sport Seat".
- Backrest cover and cushion, separating and assembling. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Overview - Backrest Cover and Cushion, Multi-contour Seat

1 - Tab
- With hooks
- Sewn into backrest cover
- For attaching the backrest cover on the backrest frame
2 - Backrest Cover
- Backrest cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Backrest cover and cushion, separating and assembling. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Make sure there are no folds after installing
3 - Wire
- Embedded in the foam of the backrest cushion
- For attachment of backrest cover to backrest cushion
4 - Contour Wire
- Pushed into the pocket of the backrest cover
- For attachment of backrest cover and backrest cushion
5 - Cushion Clip
- For attachment of backrest cover to backrest cushion
- Replace
- Install at the same location with Upholstery Clip Pliers -VAG1634-.
6 - Backrest Cushion
- Backrest cover and cushion, removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Backrest cover and cushion, separating and assembling. Refer to
→ Chapter "Backrest Cover and Cushion, Separating".
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
7 - Backrest Frame
8 - Molding
- Sewn into backrest cover
- For attaching the backrest cover on the backrest frame
- Make sure it fits correctly inside the backrest frame
Overview - Headrest Cover and Cushion
Note
- An adjustable headrest with a leather cover is shown in the
illustration.
- The height adjustable headrest with a cloth cover and the 4-position
headrest cannot be disassembled.

1 - Locking Strip
2 - Cover
- Leather
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Headrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
Note
It is only possible to replace the cover on the height adjustable
headrest with a leather cover.
3 - Cushion
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Headrest Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing".
4 - Headrest Support
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1 - Seat Cushion
Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
2 - Driver Seat Heating Element -Z6-
Passenger side: Front
Lower Seat Frame Cover and Cushion, Removing and Installing, Standard Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Backrest Panel Tool -3370-
Removing
WARNING
Follow all Safety Pr
Backrest Cover and Padding, Removing and Installing, Standard/Sport Seat
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80-200-
Removing
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions
SEE MORE:
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Pry the instrument panel side cover
-1- off using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409--arrow-
and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Installation notes, for example tigh
Applies to: vehicles with gasoline engine
Use of gasoline containing alcohol or MTBE
(methyl tertiary butyl ether)
You may use unleaded gasoline blended with alcohol
or MTBE (commonly referred to as oxygenates)
if the blended mixture meets the following
criteria:
Blend of gasoline methanol (wood alc