Removing and installing backrest release mechanism — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code FV

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• It is not necessary to remove the spring mat, lumbar support or lumbar support air cushion when removing and installing the Bowden cables.
• Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Drill out rivet (4) and detach bracket from outer backrest frame.
• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .

📋 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. Remove trim for backrest release mechanism .
4. Remove seat cover and padding at backrest .
5. Remove mounting (1) for trim for backrest release mechanism.

6. To do so, release mounting from bracket (2) at retaining tabs with a screwdriver.
7. Thread out pull strap and detach mounting.
8. Disengage support bracket (2) from bracket, disengage pull strap from Bowden cable and detach.
9. Remove spreader rivet (1) and bolt (4) and remove bracket (3) for backrest release mechanism.
10. Disengage support bracket (2) from bracket, disengage pull strap from Bowden cable and detach.
11. Remove spreader rivet (1) and remove bracket (3) for backrest release mechanism. [Note: It is not necessary to remove the spring mat, lumbar support or lumbar support air cushion when removing and installing the Bowden cables.]
12. Disengage Bowden cable (2) for pull strap.
13. Unclip Bowden cable support bracket (1) from outer backrest frame.
14. Alternately press down retaining tabs (3) on both sides with a screwdriver and at the same time push Bowden cable forwards in direction of (arrow).
15. Guide out Bowden cable downwards through opening for support in outer backrest frame.
16. Use pliers to disengage eyelet (2) from pin (1) for backrest release mechanism.
17. ⚠ Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Drill out rivet (4) and detach bracket from outer backrest frame.
18. Repeat procedure on opposite side.
19. Cut through cable ties and take Bowden cables (3) out of outer backrest frame. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
20. ⚠ The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery. — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery. [Note: If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .]

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