Overview - Instrument Panel Central Tube

Fig 1: Instrument Panel Central Tube Exploded View

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

1. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
2. Nut
   • 23 Nm
   • Quantity: 2
   • Always replace if removed
3. Threaded Pin
   • 20 Nm
   • Quantity: 2
4. Balancing Element
   • Clip in on the central tube
   • Check the balancing element adjusting nut for ease of movement
   • Rotate the adjusting nut all the way down but do not tightening it.
5. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
6. Bracket
   • For A/C unit
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing On Bracket
7. Nut
   • 9 Nm
   • Quantity: 2
8. Bracket
   • for A/C unit
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing On Bracket
9. Nut
   • 9 Nm
   • Quantity: 2
10. Wiring Guide
11. Nut
    • 4.5 Nm
    • Quantity: 2
12. Central Tube
    • For the instrument panel
    • Removing and installing. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
13. Bolt
    • 23 Nm
    • Quantity: 4
14. Nut
    • 4.5 Nm
    • Quantity: 2
15. Mount
    • For the control module, relay and fuse panel