Removing and installing cable for manual release of front lid — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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• The illustration shows the installation position with the front lid lock (3) installed.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove glove box 68.
2. Remove headlight (right-side) Electrical system94.
3. Remove front lid lock .
4. Press release lever (2) at cable (1) in direction of (arrow A).
5. Swivel cable support bracket with cable in direction of (arrow B) and disengage it at front lid lock (3).

6. Detach grommet (2) for cable from plenum chamber partition panel.
7. Take manual release cable out of retainers and pull it out of lock carrier (1). [Note: The illustration shows the installation position with the front lid lock (3) installed.]
8. Engage cable support bracket (5) with cable at front lid lock (4) and swivel it upwards (arrow) until catch (1) engages. This causes cable nipple (3) to engage at operating lever (2) for front lid lock release.
9. Install front lid lock .
10. Install headlight (right-side) Electrical system94.
11. Install glove box 68.

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