Removing and installing aerial amplifier for mobile telephone R86 - from model year 2015 onwards — AUDI
Removing and installing aerial amplifier for mobile telephone R86 - from model year 2015 onwards on Audi: 11 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.
- Remove luggage compartment side trim (left-side) General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim.
- If fitted, remove lever for towing bracket General body repairs, exterior66Towing bracket; Exploded view - towing bracket.
- Remove nuts (4, 6 and 7) and bolt (2) from bracket (1).
- Remove brace (3).
- Pivot digital sound package control unit J525(5) together with bracket (1) into luggage compartment.
- If fitted, unplug connectors on TV tuner R78.
- Fit protective cap for cable connectorVAS 6223/9(1) onto MOST bus connector (2).
- Release and unplug connectors (2) on aerial amplifier for mobile telephone R86(1).
- Press lugs (arrows) and pull aerial amplifier for mobile telephone R86(1) out of bracket.
- Install in reverse sequence of removal.
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