Removing and installing Bowden cable for seat longitudinal adjustment - bucket seat — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016)

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• Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Use ∅ 4.0 mm bit to drill out pop rivets (arrows) and detach retaining plate (1) for relay socket and wiring harness.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove trim (sill side) .
2. Unscrew bolt.
3. Detach seat longitudinal adjustment handle.
4. Press cable sleeve out of cable support bracket in direction of (arrow A).
5. Disengage Bowden cable (1) for seat longitudinal adjustment from release lever (arrow B).

6. ⚠ Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Use ∅ 4.0 mm bit to drill out pop rivets (arrows) and detach retaining plate (1) for relay socket and wiring harness.
7. Release securing clip (4) at Bowden cable in direction of (arrow A) and lift off securing clip (arrow B).
8. Release retaining spring (2) using a narrow-blade screwdriver (3).
9. Pull seat rail release lever (1) upwards out of rotary shaft.
10. Detach Bowden cable for seat longitudinal adjustment.

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