Rear Center Console Assembly Overview

WARNING:

Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap before working on any part of electrical system.

NOTE:

Before removing parking brake lever trim, center console must be removed.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Center Console Assembly

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Gear Lever Knob
- Unscrew before removing center console.
Gear Lever Trim
- Unclip from retaining clip item 13 and remove upward before removing center console.
Bolt
- 5.0 Nm (44 in lb)
Bolt
- 1.5 Nm (18 in lb)
Lining
Rear Air Duct
- Remove before installing center console.
  Removing :
  
  -- Unclip trim plate for cigarette lighter item 8 and unscrew self-tapping bolts item 7 located underneath.
  
  -- Lift up lining item 5 and unscrew self tapping bolt item 4 located underneath.
  
  -- Pull out rear air duct and unplug electrical connectors.
Bolt
- 1.5 Nm (18 in lb)
- Self-tapping
Cigarette Lighter Trim Plate
Bolt
- 5.0 Nm (44 in lb)
Rear Center Console
Removing :

-- Slide driver's and passenger seats all the way forward.

-- Pull up parking lever as far as possible.

-- Carefully press handle off lug of insert on handle underside with screwdriver and pull off.

-- Remove bolts item 3, bolts item 9.

-- Lift out center console over parking lever forward at angle.
Speed Nut
Handle
- Remove before removing center console.
Retaining Clip