Removing and installing rear exterior door handle switches — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

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• Disregard (items 1, 2).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove exterior door handle General body repairs, exterior58Door components; Removing and installing exterior door handle.
2. Release retaining tabs (arrows A) and take out electrical connector (3).
3. Use a small screwdriver to carefully release retaining hooks (arrows B) and detach wiring guide. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 2).]
4. If fitted, remove rear exterior door handle illumination bulb .
5. Use hook3438 to release cover (1) on exterior door handle (2).

6. Pull cover out of exterior door handle (arrow).
7. Apply a large, strong screwdriver at exterior door handle, as shown in illustration.
8. Exert force to press contact sensor for exterior door handle towards front out of retainer at exterior door handle.
9. Pull contact sensor for rear exterior door handle out of exterior door handle.
10. Press in contact sensor for rear exterior door handle so that it engages audibly.

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