Removing and installing manual release cable for rear lid lock — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

📋 Procedure

1. Remove sill panel trim 70.
2. Remove side trim (right-side) 70.
3. Press grommet (1) for cable through hole in back panel (arrow).
4. Remove engine compartment side trim (right-side) .
5. Remove wheel housing liner (rear right) .

6. Open service flap.
7. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach mounting bracket (1) with rear lid lock.
8. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach heat shield (1).
9. Disengage manual release cable (5) at lugs (arrows) and detach cable.
10. Guide cable (3) out of locking element (2) and disengage at release lever (1).
11. Detach manual release cable at rear lid lock (4).
12. Unclip manual release cable (2) for rear lid lock from retainers (3).
13. Unfasten cable tie (1).
14. Take out manual release cable for rear lid lock.
15. Check function of manual release mechanism for rear lid lock.
16. Install wheel housing liner (rear right) .
17. Install engine compartment side trim (right-side) .
18. Install side trim (right-side) 70.
19. Install sill panel trim 70.

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