Audi A6 Typ 4G: Hood Latch, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Disconnect the connector -4- from the anti-theft alarm system.

- Disconnect the connector from the lock carrier.

- Free up the release cable -1- by removing the clamps.

- Remove bolts -3-.

- Disconnect the hook from the cable -left arrow- and remove it with the guide downward from the hood latch -1-.

- Disconnect the release cable from the release lever -right arrow-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Hood Release Lever, Removing and Installing

Release Lever Cover, Removing and Installing

1 - Release Lever

2 - A-Pillar Lower Trim

3 - Clamp

• Press in completely, it must engage.

4 - Hood Release Lever Cover

• First disengage the cable from the coupling inside the engine compartment.
• Pry the clip out of the hood release lever.
• Remove the cover sideways from the operating lever.

Release Lever, Removing and Installing

1 - Hood Release Lever Bracket

• The hood release lever cover is removed.
• The trim for the "lower A-pillar is removed".
• Remove the screws -3- and disengage the cable -1-.

2 - Clip

3 - Release Cable

• Clip the cable bracket into the mounting bracket as shown in the magnified section of the illustration.

4 - Screws

• 2 Nm

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