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Removing and installing convenience system central control unit J393 - Avant — AUDI

Removing and installing convenience system central control unit J393 - Avant on Audi: 10 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.

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

  1. If control unit is renewed, select "“Replacement”" function for appropriate control unit in "“Guided Fault Finding”" or "“Guided Functions”".
  2. Remove luggage compartment side trim (right-side) General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim.
  3. Remove bolts (arrows).
  4. Detach bracket for backrest remote release lever (1).
  5. Release retaining tabs (3)(arrows A) and take convenience system central control unit J393(item 2) out of retaining frame (1)(arrow B).
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  1. Unplug electrical connectors (1 and 3).
  2. Carefully remove fuse (6) and unplug aerial connector (7).
  3. Unplug electrical connectors (2, 4, 5).
  4. To unplug electrical connector, press catch (1), turn retainer in direction of (arrow) and unplug connector.
  5. Install bracket for backrest remote release lever General body repairs, interior72Rear seats; Exploded view - locking mechanism.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.