Removing and installing bracket for knee bolster on front passenger side (country-specific version) — AUDI
Removing and installing bracket for knee bolster on front passenger side (country-specific version) on Audi: 10 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)
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- Electrical connector (A) does not have to be unplugged.
- When turning right vent temperature sender G151 make sure that seal (C) is not pinched.
📋 Procedure
- Remove glove box .
- Remove right vent temperature sender G151.
- Remove bolts (2) and (4).
- Detach bracket for knee bolster from central tube (1).
- Remove glove box .
- Remove bolts (6) and (7).
- Detach bracket for knee bolster from central tube (1).
- Turn right vent temperature sender G151(item B) 90° in direction of (arrow).
- Remove right vent temperature sender G151 from air duct. [Note: Electrical connector (A) does not have to be unplugged.]
- When turning right vent temperature sender G151 make sure that seal (C) is not pinched.
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