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1 - Extension for centre con‐
sole
2 - Rear vent
– Remove cup holder unit
with small storage com‐
partment lid ⇒ page 61 .
– Remove bolts -4-.
– Pull out rear vent unit
-2- and in doing so un‐
plug connectors
⇒ page 72
– Press out air conditioner
operating unit -3- from
rear.
3 - Air conditioner operating
unit (rear)
– Remove cup holder unit
with small storage com‐
partment lid ⇒ page 61 .
– Remove bolts -4-.
– Pull out rear vent unit
-2- and in doing so un‐
plug connectors
⇒ page 72
– Press out air conditioner
operating unit -3- from
rear.
4 - Bolts (2x), 2.5 Nm
Unplugging connector for air conditioner operating unit
– To unplug electrical connector at rear Climatronic operating
and display unit, press catch -1-, turn retaining bracket in di‐
rection of -arrow- and unplug connector.
3.18 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
72 Rep. gr.68 - Interior equipment