The Audi A4 Avant from December 2000 to 2007 covers both the last of the B5 Avant estate and the early B6 generation, a period when Audi’s Avant was the default choice for buyers who wanted an executive estate with strong road manners. The Avant was frequently used for fast motorway work across Europe, and the standard seat in this generation held up reasonably well but gave limited lateral support in faster corners on undulating roads.
Part 866916-1786 is Recaro’s sub-frame for the Audi Avant from December 2000 to 2007. The 866916 base code is shared with the Audi Cabrio (-1787) and Q7 (-1789) sub-frames; the -1786 suffix identifies this Avant variant. The three cars share some mounting hardware but have different bracket profiles for their specific floor geometry. Check your model matches -1786 before ordering. The kit mounts to the OEM floor points without modification and carries integrated sliding runners.
These sub-frames fit Recaro base-mount reclining seats and base-mount bucket seats. Side-mounted competition shells require separate adaptor bars. One frame per seat. Order twice for both front positions. An Avant used for continental motorway runs responds well to a Recaro Comfortline reclining seat with an extended seat cushion for improved thigh support on long stages. Call us to discuss the right model for your use and height.
