Removing and installing Bowden connecting cable for Easy Entry system — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016)

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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. — Switch on ignition.
2. Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery
3. Remove front seat:
4. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
5. Remove backrest cover panel .

6. Remove trim for outer backrest frame .
7. Remove head restraint:
8. Remove trim for Easy Entry system .
9. Remove cover with padding .
10. Swivel bracket (2) upwards as far as it will go and hold in this position.
11. Disengage Bowden connecting cable (1) at bracket.
12. Swivel handle (1) forwards as far as it will go.
13. Disengage Bowden connecting cable (2) at handle.
14. Take out Bowden connecting cable. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
15. ⚠ 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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