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Removing and installing TV tuner R78 - from model year 2015 onwards — AUDI

Removing and installing TV tuner R78 - from model year 2015 onwards on Audi: 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.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018)

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment and remove ignition key.
  2. Remove luggage compartment side trim (left-side) General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim.
  3. If fitted, remove lever for towing bracket General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (rear); Exploded view - impact bar.
  4. Remove nuts (4, 6 and 7) and bolt (2) from bracket (1).
  5. Remove brace (3).
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  1. Pivot digital sound package control unit J525(5) together with bracket (1) into luggage compartment.
  2. Release and unplug connectors on TV tuner R78.
  3. Fit protective cap for cable connectorVAS 6223/9(1) onto MOST bus connector (2).
  4. Press bracket for TV tuner R78 upwards and detach it from bracket for sound amplifiers.
  5. Push lug (arrow) and pull TV tuner R78(1) out of bracket in direction of (arrow).
  6. Install in reverse sequence of removal.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.