Removing and installing radio system "“RSD 4000”" and radio navigation system "“RNS 6000”" — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

• Special tools named: locking bar

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• Depending on the equipment level, 2 connectors may be present.
• The number and the fitting locations of connectors on the unit may vary depending on the type of radio system.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
2. Using removal wedge3409, carefully lever off centre console cover in area indicated by (arrow).
3. Completely unclip cover (1).
4. Release and disconnect connector (arrow). [Note: Depending on the equipment level, 2 connectors may be present.]
5. Unscrew 4 securing bolts (arrows) from radio navigation system.

6. Pull radio navigation system out of installation slot until connectors at rear of unit become accessable.
7. Press together locking mechanism of locking bar in (direction of arrow).
8. Swing locking bar in (direction of arrow). This causes the connector to be pushed out. [Note: The number and the fitting locations of connectors on the unit may vary depending on the type of radio system.]
9. Release (arrow) and disconnect connectors for radio aerial and (present depending on equipment level) connectors for reversing camera and navigation system.
10. Connect and engage connectors on radio navigation system.
11. ⚠ 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 in a straight line into installation slot in dash panel.
12. Screw in 4 securing bolts (arrows), and tighten them to 2 Nm. — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
13. Install centre console cover.
14. Check coding of radio navigation system, and re-code if necessary .

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