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Removing and installing trim for Easy Entry system - standard seat with electric adjustment — AUDI

Removing and installing trim for Easy Entry system - standard seat with electric adjustment on Audi: 13 steps.

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

13 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016)

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  • Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
  • Make sure trim engages properly with handle and bracket.

📋 Procedure

  1. Press handle (arrow B) forwards as far as it will go and hold in this position.
  2. Use removal wedge3409 to press lug (arrow A) off retaining tab (arrow C) in direction of (arrow).
  3. Perform the same step on opposite side of trim (1).
  4. Lift trim (1) out of handle with bracket (2) at an angle.
  5. When doing so, disengage fastener (rear) of trim from the handle with bracket.
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  1. Detach trim (1) from handle with bracket (2) to the extent permitted by length of wire for Easy Entry button.
  2. Unplug connector (1) at Easy Entry button (2).
  3. Detach trim (3) with Easy Entry button.
  4. Remove Easy Entry button .
  5. First install Easy Entry button.
  6. Attach connector to Easy Entry button. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
  7. First engage retaining tab (rear) of trim in handle with bracket.
  8. Make sure trim engages properly with handle and bracket.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.