Audi A8 2003 - Page 38

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– Turn collar -1- to left and push it down as far as it will go.
– Lift off knob -2- for selector lever.
– Release fasteners -1- on either side of shift mechanism
-arrow- and lift up trim panel -3-.
– Unplug electrical connector -2- and detach trim panel.
– Raise centre console at rear and unplug connectors on un‐
derside of centre console.
– Detach centre console towards rear.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– When fitting trim panel -1- with switch panel make sure both
catches are inserted in centre of trim panel between dash
panel and monitor housing -arrows-.
– With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire ⇒ Elec‐
trical system; Rep. gr. 27 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Centre console to: Body 4
Dash
panel
4
Split armrest to support 18
Air vents to rear centre console 2.5
Storage compartment (driver side) Central
tube
4
to:
Dash
panel
4
Glove box to: Central
tube
4
Dash
panel
4
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
28 Rep. gr.68 - Interior equipment