Removing and installing ashtray light (front): Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

📋 Procedure

1. Shift selector lever to "“N”" position.
2. Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
3. Unclip retaining frame for selector lever boot (1) from centre console and detach upwards (arrows).
4. Pull up boot for selector lever and turn inside out.
5. Release retaining spring (2) and remove selector lever display unit Y26(item 1) upwards.

6. Unplug electrical connector.
7. Use screwdriver (2) to lever out storage compartment (1) in centre console in direction of (arrow).
8. Reach through opening for storage compartment in centre console and press out mounting frame (1) for multimedia system operating unit E380 upwards (arrow).
9. Reach through opening for selector lever boot and pull mounting frame (1) for multimedia system operating unit E380 off upwards (arrow).
10. Unplug electrical connectors.
11. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove housing (2) for front ashtray.
12. Unplug electrical connectors for ashtray light (1) and for cigarette lighter.
13. Release retaining clip (1) and retainer piece (3).
14. Take out ashtray light (2) towards rear.
15. Press ashtray light into mounting until retaining clip engages.

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