Audi A4: Glove Compartment Handle, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Locking Pin (3 pc.) -T40011-
Removing
- Insert the -T40011- through an opening on the side of the glove compartment lid to release the hook for the glove compartment handle.
- At the same time, unclip the glove compartment handle -1- from the glove compartment lid -arrow- and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".
Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the front passenger side instrument panel side cover. Refer to → Chapter "Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the footwell lamp. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.96; Lamps; Component Location Overview - Instrument Panel Lamps.
- Open the glove compartment lid and remove the screws -arrows-.
- Carefully remove the glove compartment -1- slightly and disconnect the connector.
- Equipped on some models: Remove the connection for the glove compartment cooling.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".
Glove Compartment Lid, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Drift Punch
- Drill
- 10 mm Drill Bit
- Protective Eyewear
Removing
- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the glove compartment lid damping element. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment Lid Dampening Mechanism, Removing and Installing".
- Place the glove compartment on a soft surface.
- Open the glove compartment lid and drill a hole in the glove compartment lid from the inside -arrow- at the height of the hinge pin -1- as shown using a 10 mm drill bit.
- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.
- Using the drift punch, drive the hinge pin -2- out through the hole -arrow A- in the glove compartment lid in the direction of -arrow B-.
- Repeat the procedure on the opposite hinge pin.
- Remove the glove compartment lid -1- from the glove compartment.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".
Glove Compartment Lid Dampening Mechanism, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing".
- Disconnect the connector -2-.
- Press the operating arm -3- out of the locking mechanism -arrow A-.
- Release the switch -1- counter-clockwise -arrow B- and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Insert the switch and press the operating arm in until it clicks into place.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Glove Compartment".
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Extra Equipment
Overview - Screen Separator
1 - Screen Separator Mount Trim
Clip into the rear seat backrest
2 - Rubber Grommet
For the screen separator bracket
Slide over the bracket and i
Screen Separator Mounting Eye, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the headliner and lay it on the seats. It is not
necessary to remove it from the vehicle. Refer to
→ Chapter "Headliner, Removing and Installing".
- Press the cap t
Sun Visor, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Angled Screwdriver -VAS6416-
Removing
- Unclip the sun visor mount expanding cap
-1- in the direction of -arrow-
by sliding the -VAS6416- just a
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Exterior lighting
Switching the lights on and off
Fig. 42 Instrument panel: light switch with button
Light switch
Turn the light switch (1) to the corresponding position
when the ignition is switched on. The
symbol and the selected position will turn on (except
position 0).
O - The daytime running lights* will
Trailer
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your vehicle is primarily intended for transporting
people and luggage. However, if you drive
with a trailer, follow the technical requirements,
the operation and driving tips, and the legal regulations.
Driving with a trailer affects the vehicle's energy
