Removing and installing left air duct (with dash panel removed) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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• The glove compartment must be removed on right-hand drive vehicles 68.
• The central tube is not to be removed.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove the left dash panel vent 70. [Note: The glove compartment must be removed on right-hand drive vehicles 68.]
2. Remove the driver side dash panel cover 68.
3. Screw out the bolt (1) at the air duct to the left dash panel vent.
4. Screw out the bolts (2 and 5) at the steering column.
5. Screw out the bolt (4) and press down the frequency brace (3) as far as possible.

6. Remove the dash panel 70. [Note: The central tube is not to be removed.]
7. Guide out the air duct to the left dash panel vent downwards.
8. Install the dash panel 70.
9. Install the frequency brace 48.
10. Fit the driver side dash panel trim 68.
11. Fit the left dash panel vent 70.

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