Removing and installing defroster vent (centre): Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• Detach central locking warning lamp -SAFE-K133(item 8).
• Unplug electrical connector at central locking warning lamp -SAFE-K133.
• Make sure you hear connector for airbag unit engage correctly with coupling at airbag unit.
• If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .

📋 Procedure

1. With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth wire 27.
2. Use a flat screwdriver to carefully prise off cover (6) above loudspeaker in centre of dash panel.
3. Pull out trim cap (5) / sunlight penetration photosensor G107(item 7).
4. Unplug electrical connector at sunlight penetration photosensor G107.
5. Detach central locking warning lamp -SAFE-K133(item 8).

6. Unplug electrical connector at central locking warning lamp -SAFE-K133.
7. Unscrew bolts (4) (4x).
8. Lift mid-range/treble loudspeaker (centre) (3) out of dash panel (1) and unplug electrical connector.
9. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Remove dash panel (1).
10. Unscrew nuts (9) (5x).
11. Lift defroster vent (2) out of dash panel (1).
12. Make sure you hear connector for airbag unit engage correctly with coupling at airbag unit.
13. ⚠ The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery. — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire 27. [Note: If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .] [Note: Tighten nuts (9) carefully to stop securing pins shearing off at defroster vent (centre).When tightening nuts (9), make sure that the distance between the top of the dash panel (1) and the top edge of the defroster vent (centre) (2) is the same all along. Also ensure that there is an even gap width all around.]

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