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Removing and installing radio — AUDI

Removing and installing radio on Audi: 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.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy IV (SA, 2015–2020)

  • Special tools named: locking bar

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  • The number and the fitting locations of connectors on the unit can vary according to the different radios or radio/navigation systems.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and remove ignition key.
  2. Remove mounting frame for radio/navigation system General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Removing and installing mounting frame for radio/navigation system.
  3. Unscrew bolts (1), and pull out radio/radio navigation system (2).
  4. Pull radio/radio navigation system out of installation slot until you can access connectors on rear of radio/radio navigation system. [Note: The number and the fitting locations of connectors on the unit can vary according to the different radios or radio/navigation systems.]
  5. Press locking element of connector together in (direction of arrow).
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  1. Swivel locking bar in (direction of arrow) and pull out connector.
  2. Press fuse (A) on audio/video connector and swing bar in (direction of arrow B). This causes the connector to be pushed out.
  3. Release securing mechanism on all aerial connections (arrows) and pull out connectors.
  4. Connect connectors to radio and engage them.
  5. ⚠ Risk of damage to display and operating keys!When inserting the radio navigation system into the installation slot by pressing against the display or operating keys, the unit could become damaged.When inserting the radio navigation system never press against the display or operating keys. — Slide radio navigation system straight into dash panel.
  6. Screw in securing bolts (1), and tighten them.
  7. If necessary, deactivate anti-theft coding, and recode radio .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.