Removing and installing trim for ashtray (front): Audi A6 C6
Step-by-step removing and installing trim for ashtray (front) for the Audi A6 C6: 11 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: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)
📋 Procedure
- Remove ashtray (front) .
- Use a small screwdriver to release lug (1).
- Push side guide panel (left-side) (2) in direction of (arrow) and remove.
- Use a small screwdriver to release lug (1).
- Push side guide panel (right-side) (2) in direction of (arrow) and remove.
- Detach ashtray cover with trim panel.
- Use a small screwdriver to release the lugs (1) and push the ashtray cover off the trim panel (arrow).
- First hook »spring«(1) into ashtray lid (2).
- Install coil spring in housing for ashtray (front) (3)(arrow).
- Install side guide panels.
- Install ashtray (front) .
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