Audi A4: Glove Compartment Handle, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Locking Pin (3 pc.) -T40011-

Removing

- Insert the -T40011- through an opening on the side of the glove compartment lid to release the hook for the glove compartment handle.

- At the same time, unclip the glove compartment handle -1- from the glove compartment lid -arrow- and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".

Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the front passenger side instrument panel side cover. Refer to → Chapter "Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing".

- Remove the footwell lamp. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.96; Lamps; Component Location Overview - Instrument Panel Lamps.

- Open the glove compartment lid and remove the screws -arrows-.

- Carefully remove the glove compartment -1- slightly and disconnect the connector.

- Equipped on some models: Remove the connection for the glove compartment cooling.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".

Glove Compartment Lid, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Drift Punch
• Drill
• 10 mm Drill Bit
• Protective Eyewear

Removing

- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing".

- Remove the glove compartment lid damping element. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment Lid Dampening Mechanism, Removing and Installing".

- Place the glove compartment on a soft surface.

- Open the glove compartment lid and drill a hole in the glove compartment lid from the inside -arrow- at the height of the hinge pin -1- as shown using a 10 mm drill bit.

- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

- Using the drift punch, drive the hinge pin -2- out through the hole -arrow A- in the glove compartment lid in the direction of -arrow B-.

- Repeat the procedure on the opposite hinge pin.

- Remove the glove compartment lid -1- from the glove compartment.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".

Glove Compartment Lid Dampening Mechanism, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing".

- Disconnect the connector -2-.

- Press the operating arm -3- out of the locking mechanism -arrow A-.

- Release the switch -1- counter-clockwise -arrow B- and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Insert the switch and press the operating arm in until it clicks into place.

Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".

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