A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Utility Storage Compartment: Service and Repair
Knee Bar
Knee Bar
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Trim removal wedge (3409)
Removing
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Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
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Remove lower instrument panel trim on driver side => [ Lower Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover ].
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Position steering wheel so that it is as far rearward and down as possible, using full adjustment range of steering column adjuster.
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Carefully loosen trim panel spring pins - 2 - from instrument panel using Trim Removal Wedge (3409).
‹› The instrument panel vent has a hole on both sides for attaching the hook (3438).
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Carefully pull instrument panel vent out of installation opening on both sides using hook (3438).
If instrument panel vent cannot be removed, proceed as follows:
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Position instrument panel vent blades so they are horizontal.
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Release clips - arrow - by inserting watchmaker screwdrivers - 1 - and - 3 -.
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Pull instrument panel vent out of installation opening on both sides using hook (3438), thereby keeping watchmaker screwdrivers inserted.
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If equipped, disconnect electrical connections at instrument panel vent and at headlight range control rotary knob.
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Carefully loosen trim panel spring pins - 1 - from instrument panel using Trim Removal Wedge (3409).