Removing and installing centre console (front) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

📋 Procedure

1. On vehicles with automatic gearbox move selector lever to position "“S”".
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Remove centre console (rear) .
4. Remove Climatronic control unit J255Air conditioner87.
5. Detach trim cover (arrow) from above ashtray.

6. Open ashtray (front).
7. Take insert out of ashtray (front).
8. Remove bolts (1) and (2).
9. Use a screwdriver (arrow) to release ashtray (3). To do so, apply screwdriver in opening (4).
10. Remove housing for ashtray (front).
11. If fitted, unplug electrical connector.
12. Unclip boot (1) for gear lever or selector lever on both sides and lift it off (arrows).
13. Release retaining spring (2) and detach selector lever indicator (1)(arrow).
14. Unplug electrical connector.
15. It may be necessary to move the front seats into a position that allows access to the bolts (arrows).
16. Remove bolts (arrows).
17. Lift centre console (front) slightly at rear edge and then pull centre console off dash panel towards the rear.
18. Unplug electrical connectors.
19. Install centre console (rear) .
20. Switch on ignition.
21. Apply and release electromechanical parking brake.
22. Erase fault in control unit for electromechanical parking brake.

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