Separating and connecting Bowden cable coupling — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• When installing the Bowden cable (1), make sure that grommets (2) and (3) are correctly fitted.

📋 Procedure

1. Open bonnet.
2. Unclip Bowden cable coupling (1) over headlight on driver side from bracket (2).
3. Pull Bowden cable (1) a little out of Bowden cable coupling (2)(arrow a).
4. At the same time, open Bowden cable coupling (2)(arrow b).
5. Swivel Bowden cable (1) in (direction of arrow c) and remove it from Bowden cable coupling (2)(arrow d).

6. Insert ball of Bowden cable (1) into ball socket of Bowden cable coupling (2)(arrow a).
7. Swivel Bowden cable (1) in (direction of arrow b) into Bowden cable coupling (2).
8. Close Bowden cable coupling (2)(arrow c).
9. Push Bowden cable (1) a little into Bowden cable coupling (2)(arrow d) until Bowden cable engages.
10. Clip Bowden cable coupling over headlight on driver side into bracket. [Note: When installing the Bowden cable (1), make sure that grommets (2) and (3) are correctly fitted.]

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