Left and Right Release Cables, Coupe Only
Left and Right Release Cables, Coupe Only
• The left and right release cables cannot be replaced separately.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Special pop rivet pliers (V.A.G 1753A)
Removing
• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Service Precautions.
• Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
- Remove the front seat. Refer to => [ Front Seat ] Front Seat.
- Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136). Refer to => [ Installing Front Seat On VAS 6136 ] Installing Front Seat on VAS 6136.
- Remove backrest cover panel. Refer to => [ Backrest Cover ] Backrest Cover.
- Remove the headrests. Refer to => [ Headrests with Locking Mechanism ] Headrests with Locking Mechanism.
- Remove the trim from the entry assistance handle. Refer to => [ Trim with Entry Assistance Handle, Coupe Only through 10.06 ] Trim With Entry Assistance Handle, Coupe Only Through 10.06.
- Remove cover and padding from backrest. Refer to => [ Backrest Cover and Upholstery ] Backrest Cover and Upholstery.
• The lumbar support does not need to be removed when removing and installing the release cables.
- Press entry assistance handle lever - 3 - and fold backrest forward.
1 Backrest frame
2 Bracket
- Using pliers, disengage eyes - 2 - (quantity: 2) from pins - 3 - (quantity: 2).
- Drill out rivets - 4 - on left and right release cable brackets - 1 -.
5 Backrest frame
- Open cable ties on both sides.
- Disengage pull-spring - 1 - from bracket - 3 -.
- Press retaining tabs - 2 - (quantity: 2) and pull bracket - 3 - down out of backrest frame - 4 -.
- Turn the knob - 2 - in the direction of - arrow - until the nipple on the release cables - arrow A - is horizontal to the center of the backrest.
- Hold knob - 2 - firmly in this position.
- Press knob - 2 - up out of lever - 1 -.
- Guide knob - 2 - through release cable opening - arrow B - in backrest frame - 3 -.
- Remove left and right release cables from backrest frame.
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Service Precautions.
• Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
- Ensure release cables - 3 - (quantity: 2) run behind retaining plates - 1 - and - 2 - (quantity: 2).
4 Backrest frame
- Adjust release cables (quantity: 2) with release cable adjusters (quantity: 2). Refer to => [ Entry Assistance Release Cables Adjusting, Coupe Only ] Entry Assistance Release Cables Adjusting, Coupe Only.
- Ensure pins - 3 - (quantity: 2) release at the same time when the entry assistance handle is pressed.
• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.
- Switch on ignition.
Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
- Connect battery ground cable with ignition switched on.
- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.