Connector junction, electronics box in plenum chamber, removing and installing
Removing
- Disconnect battery. Audi A4 S4 → Battery in engine compartment, disconnecting and reconnecting . Audi RS4 → Battery in luggage compartment, disconnecting and connecting .
- Where applicable, remove drivers storage compartment → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
- Remove electrical wire at bottom of connector point in plenum chamber electronics box.
- Remove rubber seal of plenum chamber cover in direction of - arrow -.
- Remove plenum chamber cover - 1 - to front.
- Use screwdriver to pry off the two caps - 3 -.
- Loosen nuts - 4 - (no not remove).
- Remove wiper arms - 2 - from wiper shaft by tilting slightly.
- Remove nuts completely and remove wiper arms.
- Pull off retaining clips - 1 - and detach cowl panel grille - 5 -.
- Remove cover for electronics box in plenum chamber - arrows -.
- Use screwdriver to pry off retaining strap - arrows -.
- Lay aside engine control module with wires attached.
- Release retaining clip for transmission control module.
- Lay aside transmission control module with wires attached.
- Disconnect electrical connections at rear of connector console.
Vehicles through 10.04:
- Remove electrical wire - 2 -.
- Remove screws - 1 - and - 3 -.
- Unclip appropriate socket.
NOTE:
- Refer to the applicable wiring diagram for exact identification of connections on connector station Wiring Diagrams.
Vehicles from 11.04:
- Remove electrical wire - 3 -.
- Remove screws - 2 - and - 4 -.
- Unclip appropriate socket - 1 -.
NOTE:
- Refer to the applicable wiring diagram for exact identification of connections on connector station Wiring Diagrams.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Reconnect battery. Required steps Audi A4 S4 Reconnecting . Required steps Audi RS4 Connecting .
Tightening torques
| Component | Nm |
| Connector point in plenum chamber electronics box to central tube for instrument panel | 3 |
| Bolt connection for electrical wires | 9 |