Removing centre section of dash panel (vehicles with "“chorus”" and "“concert”" radio) — AUDI
Removing centre section of dash panel (vehicles with "“chorus”" and "“concert”" radio) on Audi: 5 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)
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- Unplug electrical connectors for hazard warning light switch, storage compartment and cup holder.
- Cut through cable tie on wiring harness for hazard warning light switch.
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 4 Nm (3.0 lb-ft) | Remove bolts (2) (6x |
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
- Remove centre console (front) .
- Remove bolts (2) (6x). Tightening torque: 4 Nm — 4 Nm (3.0 lb-ft)
- Pull centre section of dash panel (1) forwards.
- Unplug electrical connectors for hazard warning light switch, storage compartment and cup holder.
- Cut through cable tie on wiring harness for hazard warning light switch.
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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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