Retrofitting centre armrest (front) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• Mark dimensions of cut-out for base of centre armrest in centre of upper side of centre console (rear) as shown in illustration.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove centre console (rear) .
2. Remove centre console (front) .
3. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) and nuts (3).
4. Unhook floor covering on sides of mounting frame for centre console (arrows).
5. Lift mounting frame for centre console out of studs and pull off towards the rear.

6. Use nuts to secure support bracket for centre armrest (front) to the studs provided on the body (arrows).
7. Install mounting frame for centre console .
8. Install centre console (front) .
9. Mark dimensions of cut-out for base of centre armrest in centre of upper side of centre console (rear) as shown in illustration.
10. Cut out section on centre console (rear) for base of centre armrest according to markings.
11. Install centre console (rear) .
12. Insert centre armrest through opening you have cut-out on centre console (rear).
13. Secure centre armrest (front) to support bracket (arrow).
14. Plug in electrical connectors (1) and (2).
15. Push vent on centre console (rear) into installation opening so that retainers engage correctly.

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