Removing and installing Bowden cable for Easy Entry system — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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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. — With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Remove front seat .
3. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. Remove seat side trim (sill side) .
5. Remove cover for backrest fitting (sill side) .

6. Disengage support bracket (4) for Bowden cable for Easy Entry system from bracket (1) on seat pan frame.
7. Disengage Bowden cable for Easy Entry system (2) from backrest fitting (3).
8. Disengage support bracket (1) for Bowden cable for Easy Entry system from bracket (2) on seat longitudinal adjuster.
9. Disengage Bowden cable for Easy Entry system (4) from seat longitudinal adjuster (3).
10. Unclip retainer (6) for Bowden cable for Easy Entry system from seat pan frame.
11. Release retaining tabs (7) with a screwdriver, disengage Bowden cable for Easy Entry system (5) from seat pan frame (arrow) and detach. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
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 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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