Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

• ‒ → Remove front ashtray => Fig.3
• ‒ Remove trim for centre section of dash panel => Fig.4
• ‒ Remove glove compartment
• ‒ Remove driver's storage compartment => Page 68-8
• ‒ Unscrew bolts -4- (4x) with spring clips -1- (4x). Tightening torque 4 Nm.
• ‒ Remove bolts -2- (2x). Tightening torque 4 Nm.
• ‒ Move centre console -3- slightly forward and detach wiring.
• ‒ Connector arrangement => Fig.5

Note:

When installing spring clips -1- must be fitted vertically at top and horizontally at bottom.

Fig.3    Removing and installing front ashtray

• ‒ → Unscrew bolt -1-. Tightening torque 1.2 Nm.
• ‒ Unplug connectors (2x).
• ‒ When installing, enter rubber holder -2- in centre section of dash panel.

Fig.4    Removing and installing trim for centre section of dash panel

• ‒ → Removing front ashtray => Fig.3
• ‒ Remove radio

=> Radio, Telephone and Navigation System; Repair group 91

• ‒ Unscrew bolts -1- (4x). Tightening torque 1.2 Nm.
• ‒ Unclip trim -4-.

Fig.5    Arrangement of connectors in centre console area

• ◆ Connector -1- driver's seat heating.
• ◆ Connector -2- rear window heating.
• ◆ Connector -3- hazard warning.
• ◆ Connector -4- passenger's seat heating.
• ◆ Connector -5- radio.
• ◆ Connector -6- cigarette lighter.
• ◆ Connector -7- ashtray light.
• ◆ Diagnostic connector -8-.