Removing and installing Bowden cable B for Easy Entry system — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016)

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• 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 regulations for 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. — Switch on ignition.
2. With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
3. Remove front seat:
4. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
5. Use adjuster to move backrest forwards as far as it will go.

6. Disengage fastening ring of Bowden cable B (3) for Easy Entry system from seat rail pin (arrow).
7. Unclip Bowden cable B (3) for Easy Entry system from seat longitudinal adjuster (2).
8. Press padding to side.
9. Disengage fastening ring of Bowden cable B (1) for Easy Entry system from pin (arrow) for backrest fitting.
10. Release attachment of Bowden cable B for Easy Entry system from backrest fitting and take out Bowden cable B for Easy Entry system.
11. ⚠ Make sure the backrest is in basic position, i.e. the backrest must have been moved as far forwards as possible with the adjuster knob. — Engage fastening ring of Bowden cable B (1) for Easy Entry system first at pin (arrow) for backrest fitting.
12. Fix Bowden cable B for Easy Entry system in position at backrest fitting.
13. Clip Bowden cable B (3) for Easy Entry system into seat longitudinal adjuster (2).
14. Engage fastening ring of Bowden cable B (3) for Easy Entry system in seat rail pin (arrow).
15. Adjust Bowden cable B for Easy Entry system . [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
16. ⚠ 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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