Center console (front section), removing and installing

The following list pertains to Fig 1 .

1. Front section of center console 

   Removing 

   • Remove rear section of center console. See CENTER CONSOLE (REAR SECTION), REMOVING AND INSTALLING  .
   • Open front ashtray and unclip trim section -2- at fasteners -3- (6x) (only for "Chorus and Concert" radios).
   • Remove radio for "Chorus and Concert" radios.

   See RADIO SYSTEMS .

   • Remove radio.

   See RADIO SYSTEMS .

   • Remove operating electronics and telephone control module -J412- for "plus" radio navigation system.

   See RADIO, TELEPHONE, NAVIGATION, TRIP COMPUTER

   • Remove A/C control panel/heating controls.

   See A/C CONTROL HEAD -E87-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

   • Remove front ashtray for vehicles with "Chorus and Concert" radio systems. See FRONT ASHTRAY (VEHICLES WITH "CHORUS" AND "CONCERT" RADIOS), REMOVING AND INSTALLING  .
   • Remove front ashtray for vehicles with "Symphony" radio systems and "radio-navigation plus". See FRONT ASHTRAY (VEHICLES WITH "SYMPHONY" RADIOS AND "RADIO-NAVIGATION PLUS"), REMOVING  .
   • Unclip switch-panel trim -5- at fasteners -4- (4x).
   • Remove bolts -6- (4x).
   • Pry off trim cap -7-.
   • Remove nut -8-.
   • Pull center console over securing pin on driver's side.
   • Pull out center console to rear.

   Installing 

   • When inserting center console -1-, install retainer -9- in fastener.
2. Trim section 
3. Fasteners 
4. Fasteners 
5. Switch-panel trim 
6. Bolts (4x) 
   • Tightening torque: 5 Nm (44 in. lb)
7. Trim cap 
8. Nut 
9. Retainer 
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Center Console (Front Section)
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.