Removing and installing air duct to left dash panel vent and side window — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

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• The air duct to the left dash panel vent (C) is attached to the dash panel cross-member (B) using an expanding rivet (A).The spreader rivet (A) can only be removed and installed after taking out the dash panel.

📋 Procedure

1. Move driver's seat to rearmost position.
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Remove storage compartment beneath dash panel on driver side General body repairs, interior68Shelves/storage compartments/covers; Removing and installing driver side dash panel trim
4. Remove left footwell vent (driver's side) . [Note: The air duct to the left dash panel vent (C) is attached to the dash panel cross-member (B) using an expanding rivet (A).The spreader rivet (A) can only be removed and installed after taking out the dash panel.]
5. Remove the left vent temperature sender G150(D)Removing and installing left vent temperature sender G150.

6. Remove the dash panel General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel.
7. Remove the air duct with the defrost flap for the left dash panel vent/side window Removing and installing air duct with defrost flap for left dash panel vent/side window .
8. Unfasten the steering column from the dash panel cross-member and lower carefully Running gear, axles, steering48Steering column; Removing and installing steering column.
9. Reach behind the air duct to the left dash panel vent (C) and remove the spreader rivet (A).
10. Carefully unfasten and remove the air duct to the left dash panel vent (C).
11. Interrogate the event recorder of the front air conditioner operating and display unit, Climatronic control unit J255 and erase any faults displayed in "“Guided Fault Finding”" mode.

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