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Removing and installing control unit 1 for information electronics J794 — AUDI

Removing and installing control unit 1 for information electronics J794 on Audi: 14 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.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi R8 (4S, 2015–)

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment.
  2. Take out CDs/DVDs and SD/SIM cards that are still in control unit 1 for information electronics J794.
  3. Remove rear shelf General body repairs, interior70Passenger compartment trim; Removing and installing rear shelf.
  4. Insert two radio release tools T10057 into slots in control unit 1 for information electronics J794(1) until they engage.
  5. Take hold of grips on radio release tools T10057 and pull control unit 1 for information electronics J794(1) forwards slightly out of bracket (2) until connectors on rear can be accessed.
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  1. Release and unplug connectors at control unit 1 for information electronics J794(1).
  2. Fit protective cap for cable connectorVAS 6223/9(1) onto MOST bus connector (2).
  3. Pull control unit 1 for information electronics J794(1) further forwards out of bracket (2) and remove.
  4. Disconnect electrical wiring from bracket (2).
  5. Remove bolts (arrows).
  6. Detach bracket (2).
  7. Press release tabs on control unit 1 for information electronics J794 and remove radio release tools T10057.
  8. Plug all connectors in.
  9. Slide control unit 1 for information electronics J794 into bracket until it engages.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.