Removing and installing Bowden cable for operating lever for front lid lock — AUDI
Removing and installing Bowden cable for operating lever for front lid lock on Audi: 10 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi R8 (4S, 2015–)
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- Press housing cover (1) on so that "“minus”" marking points towards free connection on coupling unit.
📋 Procedure
- Remove front panel of luggage compartment pan General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Overview of fitting locations - luggage compartment trim panels.
- Prise off circlip (2) and move Bowden cable (1) clear.
- Release Bowden cable from support bracket (arrow).
- Remove horn (left side) with bracket Electrical system90Horn; Removing and installing treble horn H2/bass horn H7.
- Release fasteners (arrows) and detach housing cover (4).
- Release Bowden cable (1) from support bracket (2) and disengage Bowden cable nipple (3).
- Detach Bowden cable.
- Engage Bowden cable nipple (5) in roller of coupling unit (4) and press Bowden cable (2) into support bracket (3), as shown in illustration.
- Press housing cover (1) on so that "“minus”" marking points towards free connection on coupling unit.
- Adjust Bowden cable using knurled wheel to release front lid locks .
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