Removing and installing dash panel insert trim panel: Audi A8 D3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

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• Take particular care when releasing the clip at the driver side end of the trim panel.
• If necessary, use a hook3438 to pull the air vent out of the opening.
• Use adhesive tape to affix a cloth to protect the steering column trim and steering arms.

📋 Procedure

1. Move the steering wheel down and to the rear as far as possible, making use of the full range of the steering column adjuster.
2. Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.
3. Carefully separate the trim panel (1) from the dash panel using the removal wedge3409(arrows).
4. Open the coin tray.
5. Slide the trim for the coin tray to the left out of the fastener (arrow) and detach.

6. Open the glove compartment.
7. Starting from above the glove compartment, carefully separate the trim panel (1) with switch module from the dash panel using the removal wedge3409.
8. Detach the trim panel with switch module in (arrow direction). [Note: Take particular care when releasing the clip at the driver side end of the trim panel.]
9. Unplug the connector.
10. Turn the knurled wheel (3) of the air vent on the left next to the dash panel insert fully upwards.
11. Above the bottom slat (2), insert a jeweller's screwdriver (1) in each of the two air vent clips.
12. Alternately pull the left and right side of the air vent out of the installation opening, leaving the jeweller's screwdrivers in position. [Note: If necessary, use a hook3438 to pull the air vent out of the opening.]
13. Unplug the connector at the air vent.
14. Repeat the procedure at the air vent on the right next to the dash panel insert.
15. Screw out the bolts (arrows). [Note: Use adhesive tape to affix a cloth to protect the steering column trim and steering arms.]
16. Pull the trim slightly away from the dash panel insert.
17. Unplug the connectors at the trim for the dash panel insert.
18. Engage the turn signal indicator switch in the lower switch position.
19. Actuate the flick wipe function and detach the trim for the dash panel insert in this wiper switch position.

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