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– Unplug electrical connector -1- for glove box wiring harness
-2- from supply lead -3-.
– On vehicles with knee airbag: Pull catch -2- in direction of ar‐
row and unplug electrical connectors -1- and -3-.
– Remove glove box.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire ⇒ Elec‐
trical system; Rep. gr. 27 .
Tightening torque:
Glove box to dash panel: 4 Nm
1.3 Removing and installing glove box lid
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783/-
Removing
– Remove glove box ⇒ page 3 .
– Pull pivot pin -1- out of cushioning mechanism for glove box
lid.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
1. Shelves / trim panels 7