Removing and installing dash panel insert with control unit in dash panel insert J285 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code FV

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• Protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to end face of fibre optic cable which would impair light transmission.

📋 Procedure

1. Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible, making use of full range of steering column adjuster.
2. Switch off ignition and store ignition key outside of vehicle.
3. Remove steering column trim (top) General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing steering column trim (top).
4. Remove trim for dash panel insert General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Removing and installing trim for dash panel insert.
5. Remove dash panel cover (driver's side) General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver's side).

6. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach reinforcement for dash panel (2).
7. Mask lower section (1) of dash panel insert with tape to protect against damage, as shown in illustration.
8. Remove bolts (1, 3, 4).
9. Swivel dash panel insert (2) towards rear.
10. Unplug connectors:
11. Unplug electrical connector by pressing catch (3) and moving retaining clip in direction of (arrow).
12. Seal open connector plug (2) of fibre optic cable with protective cap for cable connectorVAS 6223/9(item 1). [Note: Protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to end face of fibre optic cable which would impair light transmission.]
13. Take out dash panel insert towards front passenger side between steering wheel and dash panel.

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