Removing and installing operating and display unit (Climatronic control unit J255) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

1. If the operating unit (Climatronic control unit J255) is renewed, select "“Replace control unit”" ("“Guided Fault Finding”" or "“Guided Functions”").
2. Observe general notes .
3. Engage front-end hook3370 at operating unit (1) from top, as shown in illustration.
4. Carefully release operating unit from centre console (arrows).
5. Unplug electrical connectors. [Note: Should the operating unit (1) (J255) become tilted and stuck in the centre console mounting while you are trying to remove it (arrows B), apply hook T40207 from below at openings (arrows A), as shown, and also pull at bottom carefully to release unit.]

6. When renewing the operating unit (Climatronic control unit J255), take care to select the correct version Electronic parts catalogue.
7. Perform/check coding.
8. Perform basic setting.
9. Read out event memory (and eliminate the cause of any entries displayed).
10. Check adaption.
11. Perform final control diagnosis if applicable.

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