Thanks mad. I'll give it a good tug.

Sorry it came back to haunt you [:'(]

 

Mine seat has recently done this, too (2003 1.8). I push it in but as soon as I sit into the seat, it pops back out. God forbid I do any adjustments as it pops out even quicker. I found one broken tab on floor, both are gone. I will try dealer for new clips to glue in or junk yard and pillage.

 

its very tough to pull off, and theres a tsb on it i believe, i just looked this up, since i was putting in my headrest monitors, let me see if i can get the part # for the repair kit.

 

Group: 72
Number: 04-01
Date: Aug. 26, 2004Subject:
Backrest Panel, Lower Retaining Clips
Model(s): A4 2002 > 2004

Condition
Front seat back loose at the bottom may be due to backrest panel lower retaining clip(s) breaking when excessive lumbar support is applied. May also be due to excessive force being used when backrest panel was previously removed.
Production
Reinforced lower retaining clips used on backrest panel starting with VIN 8E_3A391206.
Service
Install repair kit (Part No. 8E0 898 035) as follows:



























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Detach 3 upper retaining clips using trim tool (Tool No. US 1114).




























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Pull straight up to remove backrest panel.




























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If necessary, remove (break) second lower retaining clip from clip base by bending clip in direction of arrow.
Note: Lower retaining clips must be replaced in parts.




























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Apply 2 felt strips (included in repair kit) to lower retaining clip mountings -arrows-.




























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Install replacement lower retaining clips (included in repair kit) in clip base.


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Reinstall backrest panel.

























When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the table.

 

Awesome, thanks so much; I have repair manual but its only for Windows and now have a Mac, haha. My problem. Thank you again, this is great.
Kevin

 

the lumbar support broke in my 98 a4 base on the drivers side. is this something that costs an arm and a leg to buy the repair parts or is it something that is a repairable broken sheer pin or something? i haven't gotten into breaking the clips yet to see inside

 

on the 98 leather seats ,if you carefully pry out the sides about a 1/4 inch with a wide putty knife and then pry down on the top it will pop out enough to see the plastic clips about 6 inches up from the bottom. reach inside and release the clips.the panel is cardboard covered in leather or ? so be gentle. the top lip is about 3/4inch long so pry and push down to get it to pop out. don't pull on the bottom, you will break the clips or damage the pannel