Renewing an entire aerial wire — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018), Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017), Audi A2 (8Z), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E), Audi A6 C5 (4B), Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010), Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012), Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018), Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–), Audi R8 (4S, 2015–), Audi A4 B9 (8W, 2015–), Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi TT Mk1 (8N), Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011), Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014), Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015), Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015), Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020), Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform codes 42, 83, 84, 4X, 85, FV

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• Aerial wires must not be kinked or bent excessively. Bending radius must not be less than 50 mm.

📋 Procedure

1. Unplug connectors of defective aerial wire from units.
2. Determine routing of defective aerial wire in vehicle and measure out overall length of aerial connection to be replaced in vehicle.
3. Subtract 60 cm from total length of aerial connection measured to calculate required length of connecting wire needed.
4. Obtain necessary adapter wires and connecting wire (with calculated length) as genuine replacement parts Electronic parts catalogue.
5. Cut connectors off defective aerial wire.

6. Connect adapter wires to units in vehicle.
7. Fit connectors with a piece of foam sheathing to prevent rattling noise.
8. Lay and secure connecting wire parallel to old aerial wire. [Note: Aerial wires must not be kinked or bent excessively. Bending radius must not be less than 50 mm.]
9. Attach connecting wire to adapter wires.
10. To prevent rattling noises, apply a suitable piece of foam sheathing to aerial connectors.
11. Check operation.

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