Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:

Replacement door handles must be painted and pre-assembled prior to installation.

• Door handle
• ◆ For assembly insert spring -4- in mount.
• ◆ For pre-assembly insert door handle in mount -3- and push on hinged lever -8-.
• ◆ Insert pivot pins -5- and -6- and caulk with centre punch as shown in Fig.1.
• ◆ Insert spring -4- as shown in Fig. 2.
• Buffer
• ◆ Insert after painting.
• Door handle mount

• Spring
• ◆ Installation position => Fig.2.
• ◆ Lubricate spring with grease
  Lubricate G 052 745 A3.
• Pivot pin
• ◆ Note different lengths.
• ◆ Caulking => Fig.1.
• Pivot pin
• ◆ Note different lengths.
• ◆ Caulking => Fig.1.
• Clip
• Hinged lever
• Locking pin
• ◆ Assembly => Fig.3.

Fig.1    → Caulking pivot pin

Note:

Before caulking pivot pins protect painted surfaces with fabric adhesive strip.

• ‒ Place pre-assembled door handle on a firm base (e.g. vice jaws).
• ‒ Secure pivot pins by tapping gently with a centre punch to stop them falling out.
• ‒ Check freedom of movement of hinged lever after caulking.

Fig.2    → Installation position of spring

• ‒ Fit spring -1- as shown.
• ‒ Lubricate with G 052 745 A3.
• ‒ Pivot pin -2-.

Fig.3    → Installation of locking pin

• ‒ Use locally manufactured tool to fully insert locking pin.
• ‒ Spring clip at locking pin, -arrow B- must engage behind hinged lever.
• ‒ Arrow -A- = caulked pivot pin.