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– Press on lower edge of trim -3- to engage lugs -1- in spring
clips -2-.
2.16 Removing and installing centre console storage compartment (one-piece
centre armrest)
1 - Storage compartment
❑ With handset cradle
(optional)
♦ Removing
– Switch off ignition.
– Swivel centre armrest
upwards.
– Unclip storage compart‐
ment -1-.
– Swivel storage compart‐
ment upwards and at
the same time pull it in
direction of travel out of
centre console -2-.
– Unplug connector on
vehicles with handset
cradle -3-.
– Take out storage com‐
partment -1-.
♦ Installing
Install in reverse order of re‐
moval.
2 - Centre console
3 - Handset cradle
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Rep. gr. 91
2.17 Removing and installing centre console
storage compartment (split centre arm‐
rest)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
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