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Removing and installing radio, telephone and navigation system aerial R52 — AUDI

Removing and installing radio, telephone and navigation system aerial R52 on Audi: 14 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.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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  • Make sure that the radio, telephone and navigation system aerial R52(1) is fitted level on the roof.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off all electrical equipment.
  2. Remove ignition key.
  3. Remove luggage compartment side trim (right-side) General body repairs, interior70Trim.
  4. Remove D-pillar trim (right-side) General body repairs, interior70Trim.
  5. Pull down moulded headliner (rear) General body repairs, interior70Trim.
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  1. Unplug connectors (4) and (5) of aerial wires (3) in retainer.
  2. Unclip aerial wires (arrows) going to satellite radio R146.
  3. Unscrew nut (2).
  4. Lift radio, telephone and navigation system aerial R52(1) off roof.
  5. Guide in the aerial wiring (3) and carefully fit the radio, telephone and navigation system aerial R52(1) onto the roof.
  6. Make sure that the radio, telephone and navigation system aerial R52(1) is fitted level on the roof.
  7. Secure aerial wiring with adhesive tape and clip aerial wiring (4) and (5) into retainer.
  8. Plug in connectors.
  9. Perform further installation in reverse sequence.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.