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Removing and installing satellite radio R146 (Spyder) — AUDI

Removing and installing satellite radio R146 (Spyder) 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: platform code 42

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.
  2. Remove back panel trim and rear storage compartment General body repairs, interior70Passenger compartment trim panels - R8 Coupé; Exploded view of passenger compartment trim panels.
  3. Remove cover (front) and back panel end trim General body repairs, interior70Passenger compartment trim panels - R8 Coupé; Exploded view of passenger compartment trim panels.
  4. Unscrew bolts (2) on fuse carrier (1) and place fuse carrier (1) aside.
  5. Release and unplug connectors of control units on top cover.
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  1. First remove bolts (4) and nuts (2) from top cover (1).
  2. Then remove bolts (3) and take top cover (1) out of back panel.
  3. Release and unplug connectors of control units on bracket (2).
  4. Remove bolts (1) on bracket (2) and swivel bracket (2) upwards.
  5. Release and unplug connectors on satellite radio R146.
  6. Remove bracket (2).
  7. Unscrew nuts (2) on satellite radio R146(1) and detach satellite radio R146(1) from bracket.
  8. Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:
  9. Activate satellite radio R146.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.