Removing and installing telephone transmitter and receiver unit R36 (Saloon, from MY 00) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

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

1. Switch off all electrical equipment.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Remove luggage compartment side trim (left-side): General body repairs, interior70.
4. Remove entire mounting frame.
5. Detach connectors for control units and take out mounting frame.
6. Loosen nut of retaining plate (1) (2.5 Nm) and disengage telephone transmitter and receiver unit R36 from lugs (2) at plate. — 2.5 Nm (1.8 lb-ft)
7. Unplug connectors at telephone transmitter and receiver unit R36.
8. Installation is performed in reverse sequence.

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