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Removing and installing power latching motor V329 on high sliding doors with additional lock — AUDI

Removing and installing power latching motor V329 on high sliding doors with additional lock on Audi: 11 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

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  • The bolts (7) are used to secure the right sliding door control unit J731(1) to the retaining plate (2).

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
  2. Release motor coupling .
  3. Remove sliding door trim General body repairs, interior70Trims/insulation; Removing and installing sliding door trim.
  4. Remove additional lock .
  5. Unclip (arrows) cover (1) from right sliding door control unit J731 and remove it.
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  1. Release and disconnect all connectors (6) on right sliding door control unit J731(1) and connector (3) on motor (4). [Note: The bolts (7) are used to secure the right sliding door control unit J731(1) to the retaining plate (2).]
  2. Unscrew bolts (5) from retaining plate (2).
  3. Remove retaining plate (2) together with motor (4) and right sliding door control unit J731(1) from sliding door.
  4. Unscrew bolts (2) on rear of retaining plate (3).
  5. Remove motor (1) from retaining plate (3).
  6. Release motor coupling .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.