Removing and installing glove box/knee bolster: Audi A8 D3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

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• The protective cap is designed to prevent the end face of the optical fibre from becoming soiled or damaged, as this would impair light transmission.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Vehicles with knee airbag: With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27.
2. Use screwdriver to prise off dash panel end trim (right-side) (arrow).
3. If fitted, remove CD changer as follows:
4. Insert two keys of radio release tool T10057 into front of CD changer.
5. Pull CD changer out of mounting frame.

6. Unplug electrical connector.
7. Unplug connector for optical fibre.
8. Cover open wiring harness connector (2) of optical fibre cable with protective capVAS 6223/9(Item 1). [Note: The protective cap is designed to prevent the end face of the optical fibre from becoming soiled or damaged, as this would impair light transmission.]
9. Press catches on CD changer and pull release keys out of CD changer.
10. If fitted, remove storage compartment from glove box. To do so, use small screwdriver to release retaining tabs (1) and (2) in (direction of arrow).
11. Pull storage compartment out of glove box.
12. Remove bolts (arrows).
13. Remove bolts (1) and (2).
14. Unplug electrical connector (1) for glove box wiring harness (2) from supply lead (3).
15. On vehicles with knee airbag: Pull catch (2) in direction of arrow and unplug electrical connectors (1) and (3).
16. Remove glove box.
17. With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27.

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