Removing and installing trim for Easy Entry system (with electric adjustment) — AUDI
Removing and installing trim for Easy Entry system (with electric adjustment) on Audi: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 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.
- Make sure trim engages properly with handle and bracket.
📋 Procedure
- Press handle (2) forwards as far as it will go (arrow A) and hold in this position.
- Using a screwdriver, unclip lug from retaining tab.
- At the same time, use removal wedge3409 to lever trim (1) upwards out of handle with bracket (arrows B).
- When doing so, disengage fastener (rear) of trim from the handle with bracket.
- Detach trim from handle with bracket to the extent permitted by length of wire for Easy Entry button.
- Unplug electrical connector (1) at Easy Entry button (2).
- Detach trim (3) with Easy Entry button.
- Remove Easy Entry button .
- First install Easy Entry button.
- Attach connector to Easy Entry button. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
- First engage fastener (rear) of trim in handle with bracket.
- Make sure trim engages properly with handle and bracket.
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