Remove Console?
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Racer
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Remove Console?
Can anyone give some detail on removing the console. I am installing an ipod interface that requires me to access the rear of the radio.
I have an A6 with F55. My main questions concern what I need to do in the shifter and parking brake areas, as well as the ride control ****.
Any help is gratefully appreciated.
I have an A6 with F55. My main questions concern what I need to do in the shifter and parking brake areas, as well as the ride control ****.
Any help is gratefully appreciated.
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Can anyone give some detail on removing the console. I am installing an ipod interface that requires me to access the rear of the radio.
I have an A6 with F55. My main questions concern what I need to do in the shifter and parking brake areas, as well as the ride control ****.
Any help is gratefully appreciated.
I have an A6 with F55. My main questions concern what I need to do in the shifter and parking brake areas, as well as the ride control ****.
Any help is gratefully appreciated.
There are several threads on how to. Komorman has a good one.
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I have '05 MN6. First remove the center glove box cover. Then pop the tombstone off, unplug the airbag light, and you'll find a couple 1/4 inch screws on the back side inside the center glove box. I noticed mine has the plug for the F55 but my car is a Z51. You should be able to unplug the switch. Pry up the emergency brake boot and you'll find two more 1/4 inch screws on the right side. Remove the shift ****. You should now be able to pull the console straight back. It basically pops out. If you have seat heaters unplug them from the console. Unplug the emergency flasher between the upper vents. You don't have to unplug the cigarette lighter because the wires are long enough to pull the console out far enough to get to the radio. You'll need to remove the screws holding the hvac controls first and then the radio screws. The radio pulls straight back. Mine has nav so the radio is pretty big and bulky.
When you reinstall the console just line up the clips and smack it with the your palm and it should snap back in.
It's not too difficult. I've had mine out several times for shifter and console change.
When you reinstall the console just line up the clips and smack it with the your palm and it should snap back in.
It's not too difficult. I've had mine out several times for shifter and console change.
Last edited by Maui; May 5, 2008 at 08:11 PM.
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