Removing and installing insert for centre console: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020)

• Special tools named: T10383/1

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• Considerable force is required to unclip the insert from the centre console.

📋 Procedure

1. Equipment version with selector lever: Move selector lever to "“D/S”".
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Carefully prise selector lever/gear lever boot off centre console using wedge T10383/1(arrow) and fold up.
4. Equipment version with dual clutch gearbox: Remove selector lever position display Y26Electrical system96Lights.
5. Remove lining mat (front) in centre console.

6. Apply removal wedge3409 on insert for centre console approx. at distance (a) = 130 mm.
7. Carefully insert removal wedge3409 underneath insert for centre console (1) in area (b) = 35 mm until clips are released. [Note: Considerable force is required to unclip the insert from the centre console.]
8. Repeat procedure on opposite side.
9. Reach beneath insert for centre console and carefully lift it out of centre console (arrows A).
10. Pull insert for centre console towards rear (arrows B), lift it out over gear lever/selector lever and unplug electrical connector.

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