Removing and installing retainer for electrical connector — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F)

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• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• After performing repairs to the rollover bars and after all work has been completed (also applies for new part), ALWAYS perform a final control diagnosis in the "“Guided Functions”".

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for working on Automatic Rollover Support System . — Disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Remove side padding .
3. Remove luggage compartment floor covering (front) .
4. Remove fastener for luggage compartment side trim at rollover bar and pull luggage compartment side trim slightly to side in area of retainer for electrical connector.
5. Press catch (arrow) and unplug electrical connector (1).

6. Detach connector (4) from retainer; to do so, release retaining hook (2) and pull out connector.
7. Using a small screwdriver, release retaining hooks on retainer (1) at lugs (3) one after the other (arrow).
8. At the same time, press retainer for electrical connector forwards using removal wedge3409 to prevent retaining hook from becoming engaged again.
9. Repeat procedure for each of the six retaining hooks and detach retainer for electrical connector.
10. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for working on Automatic Rollover Support System . — Press on retainer for electrical connector until it engages audibly. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
11. ⚠ There must not be anyone in the vicinity of the rollover bars (safety distance approx. 1 m) when connecting the battery. — Connect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
12. After performing repairs to the rollover bars and after all work has been completed (also applies for new part), ALWAYS perform a final control diagnosis in the "“Guided Functions”".

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