Door handle, removing: Notes

2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroSECTION Notes
NOTE: The following list refers to Fig 1.
  1. Door handle 
  2. Clip 
    • When disassembling door handle -1-, disengage operating rod -3-.
  3. Operating rod 
    • Before removing door handle, disengage operating rod at clip -2-.
    • After installing new door lock, insert operating rod into sliding sleeve and lock operating rod in place.
    • Remove locating pin -5- out of door lock.
  4. Sliding sleeve 
    • To lock operating rod -3- in place, push up sliding sleeve -4-
  5. Locating pin 
    • Only installed on replacement part
      • After installing operating rod -3-, pull out locating pin.
  6. Door lock 
  7. Fig 1: Identifying Door Handle Components
    G02718047Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
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