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– Screw out the bolts -arrows-.
– Pull the trim slightly away from the dash panel insert.
– Unplug the connectors at the trim for the dash panel insert.
– Release the clips -arrows- on the left and right and pull the
dash panel insert slightly away from the dash panel.
– Press the catch -1-, turn the clip in -arrow direction- and unplug
the connector.
– Detach the dash panel insert.
– 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 right air vent above the glove
compartment.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
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