Audi A4: Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing
Driver Side Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Move the steering wheel as far up and backward as possible to be able to use the full steering column adjustment range.
- Remove the light switch trim. Refer to → Chapter "Light Switch Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Using the -3409-, unclip the instrument cluster gap cover -1- from the instrument panel vent in the direction of -arrows-.
- Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.
- Unclip the instrument panel vent -2- using the -3409- in the direction of -arrow-.
- Disengage the remaining retainers, carefully remove the instrument panel vent and disconnect the connectors.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Passenger Side Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Move the steering wheel as far up and backward as possible to be able to use the full steering column adjustment range.
- Remove the A/C display control head trim. Refer to → Chapter "Display Control Head Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Using the -3409-, unclip the instrument cluster gap cover -1- from the instrument panel vent in the direction of -arrows-.
- Remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to → Chapter "MMI Screen Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows A-.
- Unclip the instrument panel vent -1- using the -3409- in the direction of -arrow B-.
- Disengage the remaining retainers, carefully remove the instrument panel vent and disconnect the connectors.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Front Center Defroster Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Wedge Set -T10383-
- Wedge Set - Wedge 1 -T10383/1-
Removing
- Remove the speaker trim. Refer to → Chapter "Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Carefully pry out the defroster vent -2- at the retainers -1- using the -T10383/1--arrows-.
- Carefully release the remaining retainers using the -3409- if necessary, remove the defroster vent upward and disconnect the connector.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
Side Defroster Vent, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Unclip the defroster vent -1- using the -3409- in the direction of -arrow-.
- Disengage the remaining retainers and remove the defroster vent.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Instrument Panel".
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Sill Panel, Removing and Installing
Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- Move the front seat all the way bac
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
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Gearbox Support -T40173-
Locating Pin -T40334-
Caution
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Voltage Regulator, Bosch Generator from 2001, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the generator. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Generator; Generator,
Removing and Installing.
- Remove the bolt -1- and the
nuts -3- and
-4-.
- Remove the cover -2- on the
rear side of the generator.
- Remove the bolts -arrows
