Removing and installing front air conditioner operating and display unit E87 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B9 (8W, 2015–)

Don't miss

• Different arrangement of connectors (C) and (D) at E87 depending on version; this illustration shows the arrangement with a "“Low”" air conditioner.
• Depending on the version (and if the holders (A) are not firm), E87(B) may also be fastened with bolts (C) and speed nuts (E) to the trim (D)Electronic parts catalogue.
• Always perform the following operations after replacing / installing E87"“Guided fault-finding”" mode.

📋 Procedure

1. Interrogate the encoding and adaption of E87 by way of the "“Control unit replacement”" function of the guided fault-finding routine (if E87 is to be replaced) "“Guided fault-finding”" mode.
2. Switch off the ignition.
3. ⚠ Do not pull or press too firmly to avoid damaging E87 and the centre console on removal.Take care not to damage the surface of the dash panel trim and the centre console on removal (cover up if necessary). — Detach the right dash panel trim (A) with E87(B) from the dash panel General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Exploded view - dash panel.
4. If there are several identical connectors fitted in this area, mark connectors (C) and (D). [Note: Different arrangement of connectors (C) and (D) at E87 depending on version; this illustration shows the arrangement with a "“Low”" air conditioner.]
5. ⚠ Risk of interchange with other identical connectors in the centre console.Plugging in the wrong connector could damage the control units.Mark the connectors before unplugging from the control units.Risk of damaging trim.Handle trim with care and do not set down on visible side. — Pull the fastener (E) of the connectors (C) and (D) to release (arrow).

6. Squeeze the fastener of the connectors (C) and (D) to release (arrow) and unplug the connectors.
7. If fitted, remove the bolts (C). [Note: Depending on the version (and if the holders (A) are not firm), E87(B) may also be fastened with bolts (C) and speed nuts (E) to the trim (D)Electronic parts catalogue.]
8. Carefully release the holders (A) and unfasten E87(B) from the trim (D).
9. ⚠ Risk of damaging trim.Handle trim and E87 with care and do not set down on visible side. — E87(B) is to be checked following installation in the trim (C) for proper positioning of the holders (A). [Note: If the holders (A) do not fasten properly or are not firm, E87(B) must be secured with bolts (C) and speed nuts (E) (e.g. pan head bolts 4.0 x 12 mm N 104 159 and speed nuts N 105 110 01) Electronic parts catalogue in the trim (D) (tightening torque 1.2 Nm).]
10. Always perform the following operations after replacing / installing E87"“Guided fault-finding”" mode.

Other AUDI procedures

• Removing and installing toothed belt – Audi · 56 torque figures
• Removing engine – Audi A8 D3 · 41 torque figures
• Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts – Audi A6/A7 C7 · 38 torque figures
• Installing engine – Audi A8 D4 · 36 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft timing chain · 29 torque figures
• Exploded view - wheel bearing housing, wheel bearing unit
• Removing and installing diesel direct injection system control unit J248
• Bleeding fuel line to metering pump V54 (filling with fuel)
• Allocation of gearbox to engine - four-wheel drive
• Checking cooling system tester V.A.G 1274 B (self-test) – Audi