Removing and installing immobiliser control unit J362 - vehicles up to model year 1997 — AUDI
Removing and installing immobiliser control unit J362 - vehicles up to model year 1997 on Audi: 6 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A4 B5 (8D)
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft) | Tighten nut on immobiliser control unit J362 |
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
- Remove driver's storage compartment 68.
- Remove nut on dash panel carrier (item 3).
- Disengage immobiliser control unit J362 at top from retaining tab (item 2).
- Unplug electrical connector.
- Tighten nut on immobiliser control unit J362 to 6 Nm. — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
- Install driver's storage compartment 68.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
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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