Removing glove box — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A2 (8Z), Audi A3 (8L, 1996–2003), Audi A4 B5 (8D), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E), Audi A6 C5 (4B), Audi A8 D2 (4D), Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010), Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012), Audi TT Mk1 (8N), Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

• Special tools named: VAS 6223/9

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• The protective cap for the wiring harness connector VAS 6223/9 prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to the end face of the optical fibre wiring harness connector, which would impair light transmission.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Contrary to the procedure described for "“Disconnecting and connecting battery”"Electrical system27, the battery must be disconnected with the ignition on when retrofitting the key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side E224 and the warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side K145. — Switch on ignition.
2. Disconnect earth wire at battery Electrical system27.
3. Insert 2 keys of radio release tool T10057 into front of CD changer R41.
4. Pull CD changer R41 out of mounting frame.
5. Unplug connectors at CD changer R41.

6. Seal open wiring harness connector of optical fibre (2) with protective cap for wiring harness connector VAS 6223/9 (1). [Note: The protective cap for the wiring harness connector VAS 6223/9 prevents contamination of or mechanical damage to the end face of the optical fibre wiring harness connector, which would impair light transmission.]
7. Pull radio release tool T10057 out of CD changer R41 by pressing catches on CD changer R41.
8. Use a small screwdriver to release retaining tabs (1) and (2) in direction of (arrow).
9. Pull storage compartment out of glove box.
10. Use screwdriver to prise off dash panel end trim (right-side) (arrow).
11. Remove bolts (arrows).
12. Remove bolts (1) and (2).
13. ⚠ Before unplugging the connectors, discharge static by briefly, e.g. by touching door striker plate. — Unplug connector (1) from glove box wiring harness (2).
14. Pull catch (2) in direction of (arrow) and unplug electrical connectors (1) and (3).
15. Remove glove box.

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