Connecting and disconnecting modular wiring — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi R8 (4S, 2015–)

• Also covered elsewhere: Electrical system

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• Re-attach all cable ties, cable retainers and retaining clips at the same locations when re-installing.Make sure that electrical connectors are pressed on as far as they will go and engage audibly.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Remove front seat .
2. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
3. Using a screwdriver, open cable retainer (rear) (1) for wire routing at seat pan and release retaining hook (2).
4. Detach cable retainer from corrugated tube (3).
5. Release retaining hook (3) and open cable retainer (front) (1) with a screwdriver.

6. Detach cable retainer from corrugated tube (2).
7. Separate two halves of corrugated tube.
8. To remove an individual wire, sever the corresponding cable tie (if necessary). [Note: To renew a defective wire or side airbag refer to Electrical system; General information97Repairing wiring harnesses and connectors; Repairing wiring harnesses, or .]
9. Cut through cable tie and remove individual wire.
10. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.Observe all measures to be taken when installing the front seat . — Take care not to twist any wires when bunching and inserting the individual wires. [Note: Re-attach all cable ties, cable retainers and retaining clips at the same locations when re-installing.Make sure that electrical connectors are pressed on as far as they will go and engage audibly.]

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