Removing and installing Bowden cable for seat folding release mechanism - "High" outer seat in 2nd row — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove padding .
2. Remove seat side trim (tunnel side) .
3. Remove seat rail trim (tunnel side) .
4. Remove seat rail trim (sill side) .
5. Disengage Bowden cable support bracket (arrow B).

6. Disengage nipple of Bowden cable (arrow A).
7. Disengage nipple (4) of Bowden cable from release handle (tunnel side) (3).
8. Disengage support bracket (2) in direction of (arrow).
9. Unfasten retaining clip for Bowden cable sleeve (1).
10. Disengage nipple (1) of Bowden cable from release handle (sill side) (2).
11. Disengage support bracket (3) in direction of (arrow).
12. Move Bowden cable clear and detach.
13. ⚠ Risk of injury: take care that your fingers do not get trapped when closing the lock for the seat folding mechanism.Use a screwdriver or other suitable tool to close the lock for the seat folding mechanism. — Use a screwdriver or other suitable tool to close the lock for the seat folding mechanism (arrow) on both sides.
14. If necessary, use adjuster to adjust Bowden cable (1).
15. To do so, turn adjuster in direction of (arrow A) or (arrow B).

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