Removing and installing Bowden cable for Easy Entry facility — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Switch off ignition.
2. With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth wire 27.
3. Remove front seat .
4. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
5. Remove front seat backrest .

6. Disengage Bowden cable (1) from retainer (4).
7. Disengage retainer for Bowden cable (2) from pin for backrest fitting (3).
8. Remove adjuster (6) from retainer.
9. Disengage securing hook (7) from release mechanism (5) for seat rail and detach.
10. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Adjust Bowden cable (1) with adjuster (6) so that Bowden cable releases release mechanism for seat rail completely (with little play). [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
11. Switch on ignition.
12. ⚠ 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 27. [Note: If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .]

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