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Removing and installing video recorder — AUDI

Removing and installing video recorder on Audi: 12 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.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 70A

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  • Normally, it is also sufficient to unscrew and remove the seat cushion with the seat frame still installed.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and pull out ignition key.
  2. Remove right front seat General body repairs, interior72Seat frames; Front seats; Removing driver's/passenger's seat [Note: Normally, it is also sufficient to unscrew and remove the seat cushion with the seat frame still installed.]
  3. Remove the four screws (arrows) from each corner of the base plate.
  4. Disconnect connectors (1, 2 and 3).
  5. Raise the base plate with the video recorder slightly, then unscrew and remove the four screws (arrows). Hold the nuts under the base plate at the same time to stop them turning.
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  1. Remove the video recorder.
  2. It is essential to reinstall the two plastic washers (arrows) on each side, otherwise the video recorder will be in contact with the body earth and there may be interference when playing and recording video cassettes.
  3. Please connect the connection for the voltage supply into connection (1).
  4. Please connect the connection for the remote control into connection (3).
  5. Please connect the chinch connections for picture and sound to connection block (2), "“OUTPUT 1”".
  6. Further installation is done in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Carry out a functional check of the multi-media system.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.