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2 Lights and switches in dash panel
Observe notes on contact corrosion ⇒ page 264 .
2.1 Removing and installing buttons in in‐
strument cluster trim
Removing
– Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible,
making use of full range of steering column adjuster.
– Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
– Remove trim panel (left-side) ⇒ Rep. gr. 70 .
– Remove trim panel with switch unit (right-side) ⇒ Rep. gr. 70 .
– Remove dash panel vents ⇒ Rep. gr. 70 .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
Note
Attach a cloth with adhesive tape to steering column trim and
steering column levers to protect them from damage.
– Pull trim slightly away from instrument cluster.
– Unplug electrical connectors at instrument cluster trim.
– Engage turn signal switch in bottom switch position.
– Actuate “touch-wipe” function and detach trim for instrument
cluster (maintain wiper switch position).
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Detach buttons -1- and -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
– Install dash panel vents ⇒ Rep. gr. 70 .
– Install trim panel with switch unit (right-side) ⇒ Rep. gr. 70 .
– Install trim panel (left-side) ⇒ Rep. gr. 70 .
Tightening torque
Component Nm
Instrument cluster/trim for instrument cluster to
dash panel
3
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
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