Removing and installing telephone bracket R126 in centre armrest — AUDI
Removing and installing telephone bracket R126 in centre armrest on Audi: 8 steps, 2 torque figures. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft) | Unplug connector (1) and remove bolts (arrows |
| 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft) | Unscrew bolts (arrows |
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
- Switch off all electrical equipment.
- Remove ignition key.
- Remove mobile telephone R54 from telephone bracket R126 and disengage bracket.
- Carefully pry the storage compartment (1) out of the trim (2) starting from the front (arrow).
- Unscrew bolts (arrows) (2 Nm) on underside of storage compartment. — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
- Unplug connector (1) and remove bolts (arrows) (1 Nm). — 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft)
- Unplug remaining electrical connectors and remove telephone bracket R126.
- Installation is performed in reverse sequence.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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