OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi 7L0-881-090 is an individual mounting clip for the matching original front-seat trim/console arrangement. It renews the assigned attachment at the seat-cushion cover location on the confirmed Touareg and Q7 applications below.
Technical details and what is included
- Factory part number: 7L0-881-090 / 7L0881090.
- Component type: seat trim/console mounting clip.
- Quantity supplied: one individual clip.
- Seat covers, console pieces, seat frame, guide rails and adjustment components are separately specified.
Compare the original mounting profile and clip location before ordering. This is a trim attachment component, not a seat-frame mounting bolt, adjustment mechanism or electrical connector. The correct seat equipment and cover arrangement determine fitment; a vehicle's engine alone does not identify its installed trim hardware.
Common reasons to replace
- A broken or damaged clip prevents the original cover from remaining seated.
- The clip is missing after seat-trim removal or previous service.
- Damage to the original attachment requires renewal at the specified mounting point.
- A loose seat-cover attachment is traced to this clip after inspection.
Inspect the cover and console attachment points separately. A cracked cover, damaged mounting tab or incompatible trim piece requires its own repair; fitting a replacement clip will not restore a broken cover. Diagnose rattles and loose trim at the actual attachment before choosing parts.
Vehicle fitment
The listed profiles require the original matching seat console and front-cover mounting location. Check the installed seat equipment, cover and clip position before ordering.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2004–2006 | 3.2L gasoline VR6 | 7L; original power-front-seat console/cover; Original factory transmission; seat/cover configuration determines fitment | Original seat console/front-cover mounting point assigned 7L0881090. Match seat equipment, original cover and clip position. One mounting clip supplied; covers, console, seat frame and adjustment components are separate. |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2007–2010 | 3.6L FSI gasoline VR6 | 7L; original power-front-seat console/cover; Original factory transmission; seat/cover configuration determines fitment | Original seat console/front-cover mounting point assigned 7L0881090. Match seat equipment, original cover and clip position. One mounting clip supplied; covers, console, seat frame and adjustment components are separate. |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2004–2006 | 4.2L gasoline V8 | 7L; original power-front-seat console/cover; Original factory transmission; seat/cover configuration determines fitment | Original seat console/front-cover mounting point assigned 7L0881090. Match seat equipment, original cover and clip position. One mounting clip supplied; covers, console, seat frame and adjustment components are separate. |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2007–2009 | 4.2L FSI gasoline V8 | 7L; original power-front-seat console/cover; Original factory transmission; seat/cover configuration determines fitment | Original seat console/front-cover mounting point assigned 7L0881090. Match seat equipment, original cover and clip position. One mounting clip supplied; covers, console, seat frame and adjustment components are separate. |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2004, 2006–2008 | 5.0L V10 TDI diesel | 7L; original power-front-seat console/cover; Original factory transmission; seat/cover configuration determines fitment | Original seat console/front-cover mounting point assigned 7L0881090. Match seat equipment, original cover and clip position. One mounting clip supplied; covers, console, seat frame and adjustment components are separate. |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2009–2010 | 3.0L TDI diesel V6 | 7L; original power-front-seat console/cover; Original factory transmission; seat/cover configuration determines fitment | Original seat console/front-cover mounting point assigned 7L0881090. Match seat equipment, original cover and clip position. One mounting clip supplied; covers, console, seat frame and adjustment components are separate. |
| Audi Q7 | 2007–2008 | 3.6L FSI gasoline VR6 | 4L; original left front seat-cushion trim/console; Original factory transmission; seat/cover configuration determines fitment | Original seat console/front-cover mounting point assigned 7L0881090. Match seat equipment, original cover and clip position. One mounting clip supplied; covers, console, seat frame and adjustment components are separate. |
| Audi Q7 | 2008 | 4.2L FSI gasoline V8 | 4L; original left front seat-cushion trim/console; Original factory transmission; seat/cover configuration determines fitment | Original seat console/front-cover mounting point assigned 7L0881090. Match seat equipment, original cover and clip position. One mounting clip supplied; covers, console, seat frame and adjustment components are separate. |
| Audi Q7 | 2013 | 3.0L TDI diesel V6 | 4L; original left front seat-cushion trim/console; Original factory transmission; seat/cover configuration determines fitment | Original seat console/front-cover mounting point assigned 7L0881090. Match seat equipment, original cover and clip position. One mounting clip supplied; covers, console, seat frame and adjustment components are separate. |
Installation and service guidance
Follow the factory seat-trim removal procedure and position the seat as required for access. Release the cover carefully so adjacent tabs and guide features are not damaged.
Compare the replacement clip with the original, inspect the receiving attachment and install it in the specified orientation. Refit the trim with the factory engagement sequence and verify that the cover is seated securely without interfering with seat movement.
If the repair requires unplugging seat electrical connections or removing the seat assembly, follow the separate factory electrical and restraint-system service procedure for those operations. This trim clip does not replace any seat-retention or restraint-system hardware.
Check adjustment clearance and the surrounding trim after reassembly. Use the vehicle repair information for exact access, clip placement and seat-equipment requirements.