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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code 42
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.
- Remove back panel trim and rear storage compartment General body repairs, interior70Passenger compartment trim panels - R8 Coupé; Exploded view of passenger compartment trim panels.
- Remove cover (front) and back panel end trim General body repairs, interior70Passenger compartment trim panels - R8 Coupé; Exploded view of passenger compartment trim panels.
- Unscrew bolts (2) on fuse carrier (1) and place fuse carrier (1) aside.
- Release and unplug connectors of control units on top cover.
- First remove bolts (4) and nuts (2) from top cover (1).
- Then remove bolts (3) and take top cover (1) out of back panel.
- Release and unplug connectors of control units on bracket (2).
- Remove bolts (1) on bracket (2) and swivel bracket (2) upwards.
- Release and unplug connectors on satellite radio R146.
- Remove bracket (2).
- Unscrew nuts (2) on satellite radio R146(1) and detach satellite radio R146(1) from bracket.
- Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:
- Activate satellite radio R146.
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