Removing and installing radioR, up to model year 2013, including vehicles with high-voltage electrical system — AUDI
Removing and installing radioR, up to model year 2013, including vehicles with high-voltage electrical system on Audi: 11 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)
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- Ensure that tabs (arrow) are guided into slots of back panel.
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.
- Remove luggage compartment back panel trim General body repairs, interior 70. Luggage compartment trim panels; Exploded view - luggage compartment side trim.
- Release and unplug connectors on control units.
- Remove nuts (1) from bracket.
- Push lugs (arrows) upwards and pull out bracket with control units towards rear.
- Release and unplug connectors (2) and (4) at radioR(1).
- Fit protective cap for cable connector VAS 6223/9(1) onto MOST bus connector (2).
- Pull radioR(1) off studs (3) and (5).
- Tilt radioR(1) from back panel towards rear and lift it out.
- Install in reverse sequence of removal.
- Ensure that tabs (arrow) are guided into slots of back panel.
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