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Removing
– Turn the knurled wheel -3- of the left air vent above the glove
compartment fully up.
– Above the bottom slat -2-, insert a jeweller's screwdriver -1- in
each of the two air vent clips.
– Alternately pull the left and right side of the air vent out of the
installation opening, leaving the jeweller's screwdrivers in po‐
sition.
Note
If necessary, use a hook -3438- to pull the air vent out of the
opening.
– Unplug the connector at the air vent.
– Repeat the procedure at the air vent on the right next to the
dash panel insert.
– Prise off the trim panel at the bottom left and right edge using
the removal wedge - 3409- -arrow 1-.
– Pull the trim panel downwards out of the display unit lugs
-arrow 2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order.
3.7 Removing and installing trim panel
above glove compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
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