Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing dash panel insert Removing   Note The dash panel insert is not to be dismantled. –  If the dash panel insert with control unit in dash panel insert -J285- is to be replaced, go into the “Guided functions” and select the “Replacement” function for -J285- → Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051. –  Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.   Note t  All cable ties unfastened or cut open on removing are to be reattached in same position on installation. t  Removal of dash panel insert does not involve taking out steering wheel. –  Move the steering wheel down and to the rear as far as possible, making use of the full range of the steering column adjuster.

–  Remove bolts -1-. –  Carefully remove the instrument cowl -2- upwards. If necessary, lever it off the dash panel using removal wedge -3409-.   Note t  If the instrument cowl cannot be detached in the manner described, the fasteners of the retainer tabs -arrows- must additionally be released, working from the footwell. For this purpose, proceed as follows: t  Turn light switch to “0” position.

t  Press light switch -arrow 1- and, at the same time, turn it to the right -arrow 2-. t  Hold the switch in this position and pull it out of the switch housing -arrow 3-. t  Remove the driver's storage compartment → Rep. Gr.68.

–  Pull off surround -1- from dash panel insert in -direction of arrow-.

–  Remove bolts -3-. –  Remove the dash panel insert upwards. –  If fitted, cut the cable tie on the back of the dash panel insert.

–  Unplug the connector at the dash panel insert. To do so, press the catch -1-, turn the bracket in -arrow direction- and detach the connector.

–  Release the retaining clips -arrow- on left and right of dash panel insert. –  Detach instrument trim -1- from dash panel insert. Installing Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:   Note Re-attach all cable ties in the same locations on installation.

–  Plug in the connectors and fix the wiring harness in position on the back of the dash panel insert at the clamp -arrow-.

–  Apply locking fluid when inserting upper securing bolt -3-. Tightening torque

Component		Nm
Dash panel insert to dash panel	top	3.5 1)
	bottom	3.5
l  1) Apply locking fluid on fitting; for locking fluid, refer to → Parts catalogue.