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Removing and installing anti-trapping mechanism — AUDI

Removing and installing anti-trapping mechanism on Audi: 11 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.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

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  • Slightly strike against anti-trapping mechanism with your hand. The sliding door must open immediately, after doing so.

📋 Procedure

  1. Release motor coupling .
  2. Remove sliding door trim General body repairs, interior70Trims/insulation; Removing and installing sliding door trim.
  3. Close sliding door partly.
  4. Release and disconnect connector (1).
  5. Carefully lever out plastic grommet (1). Pull wiring harness out of sliding door.
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  1. Carefully pull anti-trapping mechanism off sliding door.
  2. Remove any adhesive residues from sliding door. [Note: Use adhesive remover as cleaning agent. Observe the appropriate safety precautions when performing this work.If the paint is damaged, the paint structure must be restored according to specifications in the "“Paint”" workshop manual.]
  3. Slide anti-trapping mechanism (1) at front edge of sliding door onto door fold, and remove protective film.
  4. Firmly press anti-trapping mechanism (1) onto front edge of sliding door along entire length of anti-trapping mechanism.
  5. Close sliding door via switch on B-pillar or ignition key.
  6. Slightly strike against anti-trapping mechanism with your hand. The sliding door must open immediately, after doing so.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.