Latch Release Lever Release Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi SQ7, 2024 Audi Q7, 2023 Audi SQ7, and 2023 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the latch release lever mounting bracket. Refer to LATCH RELEASE LEVER MOUNTING BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the vehicle electrical system control module bracket. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - RELAY PANELS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES .

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 2.0L or AIR FILTER - Servicing 3.0L .

-- Release the retainers -arrows- and remove the housing cover -1-.

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-- Loosen the release cable -4- from the support bracket -3- and disengage the release cable nipple -2-.

-- Free up the release cable at the lock carrier and the body.

-- Remove the grommet and remove the release cable outward.