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Removing and installing emergency battery for telematics A16 — AUDI

Removing and installing emergency battery for telematics A16 on Audi: 6 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

6 steps 1 torque figure torque figures merged from 3 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H)

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

TorqueFastener / step
2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)Loosen both bolts (arrows

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off all electrical equipment.
  2. Remove ignition key.
  3. Remove telephone/telematics control unit J526.
  4. Loosen both bolts (arrows) on underside of telephone/telematics control unit J526 and detach cover.
  5. Separate connector (1) and pull out emergency battery for telematics A16(2).
  6. Installation is performed in reverse sequence.

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The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.

Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.