Center Console with Extension, Removing and Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Center Console With Extension, Removing And Installing

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Trim removal wedge 3409
Protective cap VAS 6223/9
Radio release tool T10057

Removing

NOTE:

Install all cable ties that were loosened or cut off during removal in the same positions.

CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch-off emergency (back-up) battery for Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting vehicle battery. Switch-on emergency (back-up) battery after reconnecting vehicle battery → 91 - COMMUNICATION

Remove center console extension → Center Console Extension, Removing and Installing .
Unscrew rear nuts.
Set front seats to rearmost position and fold backrests to 45 position.
Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

With the ignition switched off, disconnect the battery ground wire → 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL .
Remove airbag unit and steering wheel → Steering Wheel, Removing and Installing .

Fig 2: Prying Left Instrument Panel Cover Off Using Screwdriver

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Pry the left instrument panel cover off using a screwdriver - arrow -.

Fig 3: Disengaging Decorative Panel From Instrument Panel Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409

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Carefully disengage decorative panel - 1 - from instrument panel using trim removal wedge 3409 - arrows -.

Fig 4: Sliding Coin Tray Panel Toward Left Out Of Catch

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Open coin tray.
Slide coin tray panel toward the left out of catch - arrow - and remove.

Fig 5: Disengaging Decorative Panel With Switch Strip Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409

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Open glove compartment.
Carefully disengage decorative panel - 1 - with switch strip - starting above the glove compartment - from instrument panel using trim removal wedge 3409.

NOTE:

Be especially careful when releasing clip on the drivers side end of decorative panel.

Disconnect electrical connector.

Fig 6: Drivers Side Storage Compartment Bolts

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Unbolt drivers side storage compartment - arrows -.
Disconnect electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Pulling Locking Mechanism And Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors

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Vehicles with knee airbag: Pull locking mechanism - 2 - in direction of arrow and disconnect electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 3 -.

Fig 8: Prying Off Right Cover On Instrument Panel, Using Screwdriver

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Pry the right instrument panel cover off using a screwdriver - arrow -.

Fig 9: Radio Removal Tool T10057

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If present, remove CD changer as follows:
Insert two hooks of radio removal tool T10057 into the front of the CD-changer.

Top L - upper left
Top R - upper right

Remove the CD changer from the mounting frame.
Disconnect electrical connector.
Disconnect harness connector for fiber-optic cable.

Fig 10: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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Seal the open wiring set connector - 2 - for fiber-optic cable using Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9 - item 1 -.

NOTE:

The protective cap prevents soiling and damage to fiber optic face, which would impair light transfer.

Remove the release tool from the CD changer by pressing the locking tabs on the changer.

Fig 11: Removing Storage Compartment In Glove Compartment

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If present, remove storage compartment in glove compartment, to do so disengage retaining straps - 1 - and - 2 - in - direction of arrow - using a small screwdriver.
Pull storage compartment out of glove compartment.

Fig 12: Glove Compartment Bolts

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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.

Fig 13: Glove Compartment Wiring Harness, Electrical Harness Connector & Lead Wire

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - for glove compartment wiring harness - 2 - from lead wire - 3 -.

Fig 14: Pulling Locking Mechanism And Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors

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Vehicles with knee airbag: Pull locking mechanism - 2 - in direction of arrow and disconnect electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 3 -.
Remove glove compartment.

Vehicles with split center armrest:

Fig 15: Pulling Off Backrest Hinge Cover Upward

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Fold center armrests upward.
Pull off backrest hinge cover upward - arrow -.

Fig 16: Backrest Hinge Bolts

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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Disconnect electrical harness connectors for storage compartment light (accessible through rear ventilation installation opening).
Pull center armrests upward and remove.

Vehicles with one-piece center armrest:

Fold center armrest upward.

All:

Fig 17: Prying Storage Compartment At Forward Corners Out Of Center Console Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409 And Pulling Storage Compartment Forward

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Pry storage compartment at forward corners out of center console - arrow 1 - using Trim Removal Wedge 3409 and pull storage compartment forward - arrow 2 -.

Fig 18: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors And Removing Storage Compartment

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Disconnect electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 2 - and remove storage compartment.

Fig 19: Electrical Harness Connectors & Bolts On Both Sides Of Center Console

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Disconnect electrical harness connectors - 1 -.
Unscrew bolts - arrows - on both sides of center console.

Fig 20: Removing Front Ashtray Insert By Pressing Knob

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Remove the front ashtray insert - 1 - by pressing the knob - arrow -.

Fig 21: Front Ashtray Housing Bolt

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Unscrew bolt - arrow - and remove front ashtray housing.
Disconnect electrical connector.

Fig 22: Removing Center Console Selector Trim Upward

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Remove the center console selector trim upward - arrows -.
Disconnect electrical connectors.

Fig 23: Removing Bolts & Releasing Retaining Springs Using Small Screwdriver

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Remove the bolts - 2 -.
Release retaining springs - 1 - using a small screwdriver - arrow -.
Swivel Climatronic Control Module J255 at top edge toward rear.
Remove Climatronic Control Module from mount.

Fig 24: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors By Releasing Catches

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Disconnect the electrical connectors - A through E - by releasing the catches - G -.
Disconnect electrical harness connector - F -.

Fig 25: Removing Bolts

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Remove bolts - arrows -.

Fig 26: Pressing On Manual Release Rocker Switch

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Press on the rocker - A - of selector lever emergency release using e.g. a screwdriver.
At the same time, shift selector lever out of position "P" into position "D".

Fig 27: Turning Sleeve & Removing Selector Lever Knob

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Turn the sleeve - 1 - to the left and slide it down as far as the stop.
Remove selector lever knob - 2 - upward.

Fig 28: Releasing Retaining Hooks On Shift Mechanism And Raising Cover Up & Disconnecting Electrical Connector And Removing Cover

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Release retaining hooks - 1 - on both sides of selector mechanism - arrow - and raise cover - 3 - upward.
Disconnect electrical harness connector - 2 - and remove cover.
Lift rear center console and disconnect electrical harness connectors on underside of center console.
Remove center console toward rear.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

Fig 29: Inserting Decorative Panel

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When inserting decorative panel - 1 - with switch strip, make sure that both catches in panel center are inserted between instrument panel and screen housing - arrows -.
Observe safety precautions after connecting the battery → 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL .

Tightening torques

Component		Nm
Center console to	Body	4
	Instrument Panel	4
Split armrest to support foot		18
Air outlets to the rear center console		2, 5
Driver-side storage compartment	Central tube	4
on	Instrument Panel	4
Glove compartment to	Central tube	4
	Instrument Panel	4