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Removing and installing right footwell flap control motor V109, "“deluxe”" version — AUDI

Removing and installing right footwell flap control motor V109, "“deluxe”" version on Audi: 19 steps.

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

19 steps

🧭 Before you start

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

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  • Mark electrical connector and control motor.
  • The shaft may also be pulled out on detaching the control motor.
  • If the actuator socket and actuating arm are not opposite one another, the socket in the control motor must be turned. Observe general notes .
  • Position control motor on air distribution housing. The shaft must engage in the actuator socket.

📋 Procedure

  1. Observe general notes .
  2. Move front right seat to rearmost position.
  3. Switch off ignition.
  4. Remove glove box General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing glove box.
  5. Remove footwell vent (front passenger side) .
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  1. Remove the front passenger side dash panel vent air duct .
  2. Mark electrical connector and control motor.
  3. Unplug electrical connector (1).
  4. Remove bolts (3, 5 and 6).
  5. Detach the control motor (2) from the footwell flap shaft (4). [Note: The shaft may also be pulled out on detaching the control motor.]
  6. ⚠ Risk of damage to control motor.The actuator socket in the control motor must not be turned by hand when the connector is not plugged in, as this could damage the electronics in the control motor.If it is necessary to turn the actuator socket in the control motor, turn it carefully and slowly by hand with the connector plugged in. — Check the connecting element (G) and the actuating arm (D) for proper operation and correct installation position.
  7. The actuator socket (E) in control motor (C) can only be attached to the shaft in one position. [Note: If the actuator socket and actuating arm are not opposite one another, the socket in the control motor must be turned. Observe general notes .]
  8. Plug in electrical connector (A).
  9. Position control motor on air distribution housing. The shaft must engage in the actuator socket.
  10. Tighten bolts (B) to specified torque Exploded view - control motors (front), right side, "deluxe" version.
  11. Route the wiring harness (G) such that it cannot come into contact with moving components (e.g. control motor lever).
  12. Read out event memory and delete any entries displayed.
  13. Perform basic setting.
  14. Perform final control diagnosis.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.