Audi A6 Typ 4G: Bracket, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pry Lever -80-200-
Caution
There is a risk of malfunctions.
The door lock must be removed and installed together with the bracket to prevent over-bending the cable when disengaging and engaging it.
The cable must be disconnected from/attached to the lever on the door lock outside of the door.
Removing
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Trim Panels; Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the inner door panel cover. Refer to → Chapter "Door Inner Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the outside door handle. Refer to → Chapter "Exterior Door Handle, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the lock cylinder guide. Refer to → Chapter "Lock Cylinder Guide, Removing and Installing".
- Disengage the electric wire on the mounting bracket -arrow- if applicable.
- Free up the spiral clip -1- from the wire using the Pry Lever -80 - 200-.
Note
Use a soapy solution if necessary make removal easier.
- Remove the bolt -3- and the mounting bracket -2-.
- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the door lock.
- Disconnect the connector -2-.
- Push the bracket and door lock -1- downward and remove them from the vehicle.
- If the bracket is to be replaced, also remove the following components:
- Remove the door lock cable. Refer to → Chapter "Door Lock Cable, Removing and Installing".
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
