Removing and installing noise insulation: Audi A4 B9
Step-by-step removing and installing noise insulation for the Audi A4 B9: 12 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A4 B9 (8W, 2015–)
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove gear knob with gear lever boot .
- Remove centre console insert General body repairs, interior68Centre console; Removing and installing centre console insert.
- Release retaining tabs (1) and lift noise insulation (rear) in direction of (arrow).
- Pull noise insulation out of tabs (3) towards rear.
- Pull boot (2) off gear lever.
- Pull boot (2) over gear lever.
- Slide noise insulation into tabs (3) and press down until retaining tabs (1) engage.
- Pull boot (2) over gear lever and into rounded groove.
- Press support ring in boot over gear lever bearing as far as stop.
- Install centre console insert General body repairs, interior68Centre console; Removing and installing centre console insert.
- Install gear knob with gear lever boot .
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