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Removing and installing connection for external audio sources R199 (AMI) (Coupé) — AUDI

Removing and installing connection for external audio sources R199 (AMI) (Coupé) on Audi: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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  • Insert two radio release tools T10057 into slots on connection for external audio sources R199(1) until they engage. Pointed ends of grips must face outwards.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.
  2. Remove rear shelf General body repairs, interior70Passenger compartment trim panels - R8 Coupé; Removing and installing rear shelf.
  3. Remove bolts (arrows).
  4. Release and unplug connector (2) at connection for external audio sources R199(1).
  5. Insert two radio release tools T10057 into slots on connection for external audio sources R199(1) until they engage. Pointed ends of grips must face outwards.
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  1. Pull connection for external audio sources R199(1) out of mounting frame.
  2. Release and unplug all connectors at connection for external audio sources R199(1).
  3. Press release tabs on connection for external audio sources R199 and remove radio release tools T10057.
  4. Unscrew bolts (2) on bottom.
  5. Push tabs (4) and (5) downwards and upwards and slide control unit out of frame (1) to rear.
  6. Install in reverse sequence of removal.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.