Removing and installing Bowden cable for seat longitudinal adjustment — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

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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. — Remove front seat .
2. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
3. Unfasten cable tie for Bowden cable or remove clip from seat pan.
4. Disengage support bracket for Bowden cable (1) at seat longitudinal adjuster (2).
5. Disengage Bowden cable end piece (arrow) at seat longitudinal adjustment lever (3).

6. Disengage support bracket for Bowden cable (2) at seat longitudinal adjuster (1).
7. Disengage Bowden cable (1) at mounting for Bowden cable (arrow A) for seat longitudinal adjustment.
8. Disengage ball end of Bowden cable (arrow B) at seat longitudinal adjustment slot.
9. Detach Bowden cable. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
10. ⚠ When working on a vehicle with the ignition switched on or while the drive system is active, the engine can start unexpectedly and exhaust fumes can cause a health hazard in closed rooms. Moving parts can trap or draw in parts of the body and/or clothing (safety hazard). Before switching on the ignition, perform the following steps:Move selector lever to position PActivate parking brake Switch off ignitionOpen bonnetConnect battery charger (e.g. VAS 5095A) to jump-start connections of 12 V electrical system. Switch on ignition — 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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