Audi Q7: Overview - Release Cable
Overview - Release in Vehicle Interior

1 - Operating Lever
- For the latch
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Latch Release Lever, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
3 - Mounting Bracket
- For latch release lever
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Latch Release Lever Mounting Bracket, Removing and
Installing".
4 - Expanding Nut
5 - Release Cable
- For latch release lever
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Latch Release Lever Release Cable, Removing and Installing".
6 - Grommet
- Check for proper seating
- If damaged, replace the release cable for the latch operating lever.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Latch Release Lever Release Cable, Removing and Installing".
7 - Clip
8 - Cap
9 - Release Cable Nipple
- Is inserted in the coupling guide element
10 - Coupling with Release Cables
- For the latches
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Coupling with Latch Release Cables, Removing and Installing".
11 - Adjusting Thumbwheel
- For the release cable
- For adjusting the trigger point for the latches
12 - Clip
Overview - Release on Latch

1 - Latch
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Latch, Removing and Installing".
2 - Release Cable
- For the hook release lever
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Mounting Bracket with Hook Release Lever Release Cable,
Removing and Installing".
3 - Bolt
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Vehicles with radiator shutter
4 - Mounting Bracket with Release Cable
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- For the hook release lever
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Mounting Bracket with Hook Release Lever Release Cable,
Removing and Installing".
5 - Hook Release Lever
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Hook Release Lever, Removing and Installing".
6 - Clip
7 - Coupling with Release Cables
- For the latches
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Coupling with Latch Release Cables, Removing and Installing".
8 - Adjusting Thumbwheel
- For the release cable
- For adjusting the trigger point for the latches
9 - Release Cable
- For releasing the latches
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Coupling with Latch Release Cables, Removing and Installing".
10 - Bolt
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To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at
the following position.
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the hood by opening when the
pedestrian protection is triggered
- 
Follow the safety precautions. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.00; Safety Precautions; Safety
Precautions when Working on Pyrotechnic Components.
NOTICE
Risk of damagin
Latch Release Lever Release Cable, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the latch release lever mounting bracket. Refer to
→ Chapter "Latch Release Lever Mounting Bracket, Removing an
SEE MORE:
Gear Oil, Draining and Filling, Front Final Drive
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit -SMN372500-
Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit -VAS6617-
Protective Eyewear
Draining
The engine is off.
Move the vehicle onto a 4-column shop hoist or over
Transfer Fuel Pump -G6-, Checking
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pressure Tester Kit -VAS6550- with Pressure Tester Kit -
Hose 2 -VAS6550/2-
Pressure Regulator Valve -VAS6550/4-
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Fuel-Resistant Measuring Container
A - Checking Fuel Delivery Rate
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