Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Primary locking device with flat connector systems Procedure   Note If housing securing elements (secondary locking devices) are fitted, they must be released or removed using the specified tool before releasing the contacts → Chapter.

Flat connector system with one retaining tab: –  Insert appropriate release tool for connector housing in release slot at connector housing. –  Take hold of connector at wire and press it slightly into connector housing -arrow-.   Note Pressing connector towards connector housing causes retaining tab of connector to be lifted off housing shoulder, enabling it to be released with release tool.

–  At the same time, press release tool towards connector housing and pull released connector out of connector housing -arrow-. –  After removing connector, pull release tool out of connector housing.

Flat connector system with two retaining tabs: –  Insert appropriate release tool for connector housing in release slot at connector housing. –  Take hold of connector at wire and press it into connector housing -arrow- as far as stop.   Note Pressing connector towards connector housing causes retaining tabs of connector to be lifted off housing shoulder, enabling them to be released with release tool.

–  At the same time, press release tool towards connector housing and pull released connector out of connector housing -arrow-. –  After removing connector, pull release tool out of connector housing.

Asymmetrical: –  Insert appropriate release tool for connector housing in release slot at connector housing. –  Take hold of connector at wire and press it slightly into connector housing -arrow-.   Note Pressing connector towards connector housing causes retaining tabs of connector to be lifted off housing shoulder, enabling them to be released with release tool.

–  At the same time, press release tool towards connector housing and pull released connector out of connector housing -arrow-. –  After removing connector, pull release tool out of connector housing.