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Removing and installing centre console trim (rear): Audi A6/A7 C7

Step-by-step removing and installing centre console trim (rear) for the Audi A6/A7 C7: 14 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

On the A6 and A7 C7 (platform code 4G, 2011–2018) and the other platform code listed below, the rear centre console trim comes out in layers, with both covers released from the top down using plastic tools. Hook T40207 goes between the louvres of the rear vent to engage at the side; the vent is worked out alternately from each side, unplugged and set aside. Behind it are bolts, then wedge T10383/1 unclips the sides of the first cover, which pulls rearwards off the console once its connectors are unplugged. The air duct is pressed down slightly after its catches are released, a bolt each side comes out, and the second cover is unclipped the same way. Last, bolts release the mounting for the cigarette lighter and socket. Working from the top and alternating sides keeps clips and louvres intact.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

The work starts at the rear vent: hook T40207 engages behind the louvres, the vent is pulled out alternately each side and unplugged. Bolts come out, the first cover is unclipped from the top with wedge T10383/1, detached rearwards and unplugged. With the air duct catches released and a bolt removed left and right, the second cover is unclipped the same way, and finally the bolts and mounting for the cigarette lighter and socket come off. Refitting is the reverse, with connectors reattached before each cover is clipped home.

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

  • Special tools named: T10383/1

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  • Use hook T40207 between the louvres and work the vent out alternately each side.
  • Unclip both covers starting at the top with wedge T10383/1; do not lever with a screwdriver.
  • Unplug every connector before detaching a cover towards the rear.
  • Release the air duct catches and press it down slightly before the second cover comes off.
  • Bolt (2) is one each side, left and right.

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📋 Procedure

  1. Carefully insert hook T40207 between louvres and engage at side of vent.
  2. Working alternately on each side, carefully pull vent (1) out of opening (arrow).
  3. Unplug electrical connector and detach vent.
  4. Remove bolts (1).
  5. Starting at top, carefully unclip sides of cover (2) with wedge T10383/1(arrows).
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  1. Detach cover from centre console towards rear.
  2. Unplug electrical connectors.
  3. Release catches (arrows A) and press air duct (1) downwards slightly.
  4. Unscrew bolt (2) (left and right).
  5. Starting at top, carefully unclip sides of cover (3) with wedge T10383/1(arrows B).
  6. Detach cover from centre console towards rear.
  7. Unplug electrical connectors.
  8. Remove bolts (1).
  9. Detach mounting (2) for cigarette lighter and socket from cover.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.