Removing and installing digital sound package control unit J525 (MMI) — AUDI
Removing and installing digital sound package control unit J525 (MMI) on Audi: 11 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F)
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- Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic lines. — Swivel hydraulic pump into luggage compartment.
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.
- Remove luggage compartment side trim (left-side) General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim.
- Release retainer at hydraulic pump and any electrical connectors that are in the way General body repairs, exterior61Convertible roof; Removing and installing hydraulic unit (hydraulic pump).
- ⚠ Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic lines. — Swivel hydraulic pump into luggage compartment.
- Unscrew nuts (1), (2), (3) and (4) on infotainment rack (6).
- Pivot rack (6) into luggage compartment.
- Unplug connector to MOST bus (4) on digital sound package control unit J525(1).
- Fit protective cap for cable connectorVAS 6223/9(1) onto MOST bus connector (2).
- Release and unplug connectors (3) at digital sound package control unit J525(1).
- Remove bolts (arrows) on rack (2) and remove digital sound package control unit J525(1) from luggage compartment.
- Install in reverse sequence of removal.
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