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Adjusting Bowden cables for front lid lock: Audi R8

Step-by-step adjusting Bowden cables for front lid lock for the Audi R8: 13 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

13 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi R8 (4S, 2015–)

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove trim for headlight and wheel housing liner .
  2. Operate central locking motor V53:
  3. Set front lid locks (left and right) to "“closed”" position:
  4. If necessary, turn operating cable adjuster (1) accordingly (arrows).
  5. Remove bumper cover trim .
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  1. Remove horn with bracket Electrical system90Horn; Removing and installing treble horn H2/bass horn H7.
  2. Operate central locking motor V53:
  3. Set front lid locks (left and right) to "“closed”" position:
  4. If necessary, turn operating cable adjuster (1) accordingly (arrows).
  5. Remove bumper cover trim .
  6. Operate central locking motor V53:
  7. Set front lid locks (left and right) to "“closed”" position:
  8. If necessary, turn operating cable adjuster (1) accordingly (arrows).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.