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Backrest Release Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING:
  • Follow all pyrotechnic components safety precautions, refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  • Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Remove the front seat, refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fasten the front seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture :VAS6136  , refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Remove the backrest release trim, refer to BACKREST RELEASE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove backrest seat cover and cushion, refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

The spring mat or lumbar support does not need to be removed when removing and installing the release cables.

-- Using pliers, disengage the eyelet -3- from the pins -4- for the backrest release on both sides.

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WARNING:

Risk of eye injury.

  • Wear protective eyewear.

-- Drill out the rivets -2- on both sides and remove the bracket -1- from the backrest frame -5-.

-- Pry the release cable -1- from the backrest release bearing -2- with a screwdriver in the direction of the -arrow-.

GWWA72-11745Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Unclip the bracket -1- from the backrest frame -2-.

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-- Guide out the end of the release cable through the mount opening in the backrest frame.

-- Separate the cable tie and remove the release cables from the backrest frame.