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Removing and installing radio navigation system "“RNS 510”" — AUDI

Removing and installing radio navigation system "“RNS 510”" on Audi: 17 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.

17 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes S1, 2H

  • Special tools named: locking bar

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  • The number and the location of connections on the unit can vary depending on the type of radio navigation system.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove any CDs left in the unit Operating manual.
  2. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
  3. Unclip compartment in middle on dash panel at points marked with (arrows).
  4. Release connector (arrow) and disconnect.
  5. First, turn covers (arrows), and then remove them, or remove any accessories fitted here (telephone Touch Kit, drink holder or similar).
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  1. Remove securing bolts (arrows).
  2. Remove cover frame and unlock and disconnect connectors of switches installed in cover frame.
  3. Unscrew securing bolts (arrows) from radio navigation system.
  4. Pull radio navigation system out of installation slot until you can access connectors at rear of unit.
  5. Press together locking element of multi-pin connector in (direction of arrow).
  6. Swing locking bar in (direction of arrow). This causes the connector to be pushed out.
  7. Release all aerial connections (arrows) and pull them off. [Note: The number and the location of connections on the unit can vary depending on the type of radio navigation system.]
  8. Plug connectors into radio navigation system and lock.
  9. ⚠ 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. — Push radio navigation system straight into dash panel.
  10. Screw in and tighten the 4 securing bolts (arrows).
  11. Deactivate anti-theft coding .
  12. Check coding of radio navigation system and re-code if necessary .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.