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Removing and installing infotainment system display - NAR vehicles — AUDI

Removing and installing infotainment system display - NAR vehicles on Audi: 13 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.

13 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

  • Special tools named: 3409

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.
  2. Remove dash panel vents (centre) (do not unplug connectors) General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel vents.
  3. Remove bolt (centre) (2) for display carrier (1) behind dash panel vents.
  4. Pry display carrier (1) slightly out of dash panel (2) in direction of (arrow A) using removal wedgeVAS 3409.
  5. Using a small screwdriver, compress spring catches in direction of (arrow B) and pry display carrier (1) out of dash panel (2) by pulling towards rear of vehicle.
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  1. Release and unplug connectors at display.
  2. Unclip wiring harness for display from display carrier (1) and remove display carrier.
  3. Unclip rear trim panel (2) from display and lift it off.
  4. Remove bolts (5) and take display (4) out of display carrier (6).
  5. Unclip front trim panel (1) from display (4).
  6. If necessary, unclip side trims (3) (left and right) from rear trim panel (2).
  7. Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:
  8. Pay particular attention that the wires for the display are routed correctly.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.