Audi A4: Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing
Driver Side Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Move the steering wheel as far up and backward as possible to be able to use the full steering column adjustment range.
- Remove the light switch trim. Refer to → Chapter "Light Switch Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Using the -3409-, unclip the instrument cluster gap cover -1- from the instrument panel vent in the direction of -arrows-.
- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.
- Unclip the instrument panel vent -2- using the -3409- in the direction of -arrow-.
- Disengage the remaining retainers, carefully remove the instrument panel vent and disconnect the connectors.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Passenger Side Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Move the steering wheel as far up and backward as possible to be able to use the full steering column adjustment range.
- Remove the A/C display control head trim. Refer to → Chapter "Display Control Head Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Using the -3409-, unclip the instrument cluster gap cover -1- from the instrument panel vent in the direction of -arrows-.
- Remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to → Chapter "MMI Screen Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows A-.
- Unclip the instrument panel vent -1- using the -3409- in the direction of -arrow B-.
- Disengage the remaining retainers, carefully remove the instrument panel vent and disconnect the connectors.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Front Center Defroster Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Wedge Set -T10383-
- Wedge Set - Wedge 1 -T10383/1-
Removing
- Remove the speaker trim. Refer to → Chapter "Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Carefully pry out the defroster vent -2- at the retainers -1- using the -T10383/1--arrows-.
- Carefully release the remaining retainers using the -3409- if necessary, remove the defroster vent upward and disconnect the connector.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Side Defroster Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Unclip the defroster vent -1- using the -3409- in the direction of -arrow-.
- Disengage the remaining retainers and remove the defroster vent.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
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1 - Bolt
20 Nm
Quantity: 2
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Vehicle Interior Trim Panels
Component Location Overview - Vehicle Interior Trim Panels
Component Location Overview - Vehicle Interior Trim Panels, A3 Sedan
1 - D-Pillar Trim Panel
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapte
Sill Panel, Removing and Installing
Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- Move the front seat all the way bac
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General information
Make sure that:
You can press the pedals down completely
while your legs are slightly bent
The distance between your upper body and the
steering wheel or instrument panel is at least
10 inches (25 cm)
The distance between your knees and the instrument
panel is at least 4
Battery Charger -VAS5900- Service Charge
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and
safety precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Warnings and Safety Precautions".
Caution
"Service charging" is not permitted for VW vehicles,
because voltage surges can damage the on-board
electronics.
The Battery -A- must
