Removing and installing cables and housing for Easy Entry system — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• Make sure that backrest is in engaged position, as it could otherwise tilt forwards unintentionally. — Drill out pop rivet (4).
• Cables (1) and (2) are welded onto plastic retainer (3).
• Pop rivet (4) of plastic component (3) must be attached from inside to outside.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove seat / seat bench.
2. Remove backrest cover and padding.
3. ⚠ Make sure that backrest is in engaged position, as it could otherwise tilt forwards unintentionally. — Drill out pop rivet (4).
4. Disengage spring (5) from cable (2).
5. Disengage cable (1) at anchoring on seat frame (arrow). [Note: Cables (1) and (2) are welded onto plastic retainer (3).]

6. Remove bolt (6).
7. Disengage cover (5) at housing and detach it.
8. Lever cable (8) out of cable support bracket (arrow A).
9. Lever cable (7) out of cable support bracket (arrow B).
10. Disengage cable (7) at control disc (3).
11. Disengage cable (8) at anchor disc (4).
12. Detach control disc (3) and anchor disc (4).
13. Remove bolts (1) and (9).
14. Disengage housing (2) at backrest frame (arrow C).
15. Detach housing (2).
16. Pop rivet (4) of plastic component (3) must be attached from inside to outside.
17. Adjust cable (see the separate procedure).

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