D5 A8 Body Interior Parts Removal

Service
Repair Manual
Audi A8 2018 ➤
Body Interior
Edition 10.2018
Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Service Department. Technical Information

Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups
Repair Group
00 - General, Technical Data
68 - Interior Equipment
69 - Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts
70 - Interior Trim
76 - Camper Cabinets, Shelves, Water Tank
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
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Copyright © 2019 Audi AG, Ingolstadt D4B80875E86

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Body Interior - Edition 10.2018
Contents
00 - General, Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Safety Precautions when Working on the High-Voltage System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Safety Precautions when Working near High-Voltage Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicles with Start/Stop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Safety Precautions when Working with Pyrotechnic Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5 Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storing, Transporting and Disposing
(Pyrotechnic Components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.6 Additional Thorax Airbag Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.7 Additional Head Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.8 Front Thorax Airbag Crash Sensors (Pressure Sensors) Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.9 Additional Safety Precautions for Working on Passenger Occupant Detection System for
Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation, Market-Specific Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.10 Passenger Occupant Detection System Deactivation After a Collision, Market-Specific . . 8
1.11 Active Headrest Additional Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.12 Restraint System Pyrotechnic, Electric and Mechanical Components, Replacing After a
Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.13 Airbag Fasteners, Checking After Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.14 Accident without Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.15 Seat Belts, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.16 Seat Belt Webbing, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.17 Automatic Belt Retractor (Locking Function), Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.18 Seat Belt Latch, Visually Inspecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.19 Seat Belt Latch, Function Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.20 Seat Belt Relays and Belt Tongue, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.21 Fasteners and Mounting Points, Checking After a Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.22 Seat Belt for Child Seat, Checking Child Seat Restraint Function, Market-Specific, Not for
Driver Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.23 Child Seat Anchors, Checking After Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.24 Safety Precautions, Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2 Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1 Contact Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2 Line Routing and Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
68 - Interior Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1 Storage Compartments and Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.1 Component Location Overview - Storage Compartment and Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.2 Overview - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.3 Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.4 Overview - Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.5 Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.6 Upper Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.7 Lower Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.8 Glove Compartment Handle, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.9 Glove Compartment Handle Lock Cylinder, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
1.10 Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.11 Glove Compartment Lid, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.12 Glove Compartment Lid Damping Element, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2 Extra Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.1Protected
Overview
by copyright.-Copying
Sun Visors
for private or. commercial
. . . . . . purposes,
. . . . . .in.part
. . or. in. .whole,
. . . is. not
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2.2 with Overview
respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Sun Shade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.3 Sun Visor, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.4 Sun Visor Center Support, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.5 Sun Shade, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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2.6 Roof Grab Handle, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.1 Overview - Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.2 Center Console Rear Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.3 Center Console Cover, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.4 Center Console Insert, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.5 Front Center Console Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.6 Center Console Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.7 Center Console, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.8 Center Console Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.9 Cupholder, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.10 Rear Center Console Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.11 Rear Center Console Vent, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.12 Folding Tray Table in Rear Center Console, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.13 Center Console Bracket, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4 Front Center Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.1 Overview - Front Center Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.2 Front Center Armrest, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.3 Front Center Armrest Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5 Rear Center Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.1 Overview - Rear Center Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.2 Rear Center Armrest, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.3 Rear Center Armrest Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.4 Rear Center Armrest Insert Trim, Removing and Installing . . AUDI
. . . AG. . does
. . .not
. .guarantee
. . . . . or. accept
. . . .any
. .liability
58
permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG.
5.5 Rear Center Armrest Cover, Removing and Installing
with respect . .of. information
to the correctness . . . . . . in. this
. . document.
. . . . . .Copyright
. . . . .by. .AUDI
. . .AG. 59
5.6 Rear Center Armrest Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6 Interior Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.1 Overview - Interior Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.2 Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.3 Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.4 Compass Display, Switching On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.5 Compass Zone, Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.6 Digital Compass, Calibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.7 Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.8 Magnetic Zones, Reading in Different World Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.9 Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Checking Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
69 - Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

1 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
1.1 Component Location Overview - Seat Belts and Mounting Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
1.2 Overview - Front Three-Point Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
1.3 Overview - Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
1.4 Overview - Rear Center Three-Point Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
1.5 Overview - Front Seat Belt Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
1.6 Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
1.7 Front Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
1.8 Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
1.9 Front Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
1.10 Rear Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
1.11 Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
1.12 Outer Rear Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
1.13 Rear Seat Belt Tensioner, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
1.14 Seat Belt Height Adjuster, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
1.15 Front Seat Belt Latch, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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1.16 Rear Seat Belt Latch, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

2 Child Seat Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
2.1 Overview - Rear Child Seat Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
2.2 Rear Child Seat Anchor, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
3 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
3.1 Component Location Overview - Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
4 Airbag Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
4.1 Overview - Airbag Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
4.2 Airbag Control Module J234 , Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
5 Battery Interrupt Igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
5.1 Overview - Battery Interrupt Igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
5.2 Battery Interrupt Igniter, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
5.3 Battery Interrupt Igniter, 48 Volt N751 , Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
6 Driver Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
6.1 Overview - Driver Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
6.2 Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
6.3 Airbag Connector, Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
7 Front Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . permitted
. . . . . unless
. . . . authorised
. . . . . .by. .AUDI
. . .AG. . .AUDI
. . . AG
. . does
. . .not
. .guarantee
. . . . . .or.accept
. . . .any
. liability
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7.1 Overview - Front Passenger Airbag with . . .respect
. . . .to. the
. . correctness
. . . . . . of. .information
. . . . . .in.this
. .document.
. . . . . .Copyright
. . . . .by. AUDI
. . . AG.
110
7.2 Front Passenger Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
7.3 Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
8 Thorax Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
8.1 Overview - Front Thorax Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
8.2 Overview - Rear Thorax Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
8.3 Overview - Front Center Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
8.4 Overview - Rear Center Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
8.5 Front Thorax Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
8.6 Rear Thorax Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
8.7 Front Center Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.8 Rear Center Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
8.9 Front Thorax Airbag Wire, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
8.10 Rear Thorax Airbag Wire, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
8.11 Front Center Airbag Wire, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
9 Head Curtain Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
9.1 Overview - Head Curtain Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
9.2 Head Curtain Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
10 Knee Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
10.1 Overview - Knee Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
10.2 Knee Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
11 Airbag Crash Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
11.1 Component Location Overview - Airbag Crash Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
11.2 Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor G283 , Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
11.3 Driver Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor G179 / Front Passenger Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor
G180 , Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
11.4 Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor G256 / Passenger Side Rear Thorax Airbag
Crash Sensor G257 , Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
11.5 Center Crash Sensor for X/Y Axis G858 , Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
12 Seat Position Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
12.1 Overview - Seat Position Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
12.2 Seat Position Sensor, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
13 Seat Belt Fastening Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
13.1 Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Sensor G128 , Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . 150
14 Passenger Occupant Detection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
14.1 Component Location Overview - Passenger Occupant Detection System . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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14.2 Passenger Occupant Detection System, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

15 Active Headrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
15.1 Front Passenger and Driver Active Head Restraint Igniters N419 / N420 , Replacing after
Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
16 Pedestrian Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
16.1 Overview - Pedestrian Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
16.2 Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor G570 / G571 , Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . 158
16.3 Pressure Hose Sensor for Front Pedestrian Protection G579 , Removing and Installing . . 160
16.4 Pedestrian Protection Center Crash Sensor G693 , Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . 161
16.5 Triggered Pedestrian Protection, Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
16.6 Pedestrian Protection Trigger 1 G598 / Pedestrian Protection Trigger 2 G599 , Removing
and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
17 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
70 - Interior Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

1 ProtectedTrim Panels
by copyright. andforInsulation
Copying . . . .purposes,
private or commercial . . . . .in. part
. . .or.in. whole,
. . . .is. not
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1.1permittedComponent
unless authorisedLocation
by AUDI AG.Overview
AUDI AG does- not Trim Panels
guarantee andanyInsulation
or accept liability ...................... 165
2 Front Door Trim Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
2.1 Overview - Front Door Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
2.2 Speaker Trim in Door Trim Panels, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
2.3 Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
2.4 Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
2.5 Air Duct in Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
2.6 Front Pull Handle, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
2.7 Pull Handle/Armrest Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
2.8 Interior Door Mechanism, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
2.9 Window Frame Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
2.10 Door Trim Panel Heating Elements Z176 / Z177 / Z178 / Z179 , Removing and Installing
........................................................................ 176
3 Rear Door Trim Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
3.1 Overview - Rear Door Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
3.2 Overview - Door Window Sun Shade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
3.3 Speaker Trim in Door Trim Panels, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
3.4 Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
3.5 Rear Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
3.6 Rear Pull Handle, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
3.7 Armrest Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
3.8 Interior Door Mechanism, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
3.9 Window Frame Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
3.10 Door Window Sun Shade, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
4 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
4.1 Overview - Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
4.2 Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
4.3 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
4.4 Instrument Panel Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
4.5 Instrument Panel Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
4.6 Instrument Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
4.7 Instrument Panel/Windshield Projection (Head-Up Display) Cover, Removing and
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
4.8 Outer Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
4.9 Center Vent, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
4.10 Instrument Panel Vent Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
4.11 Vent Adjustment Motors, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
5 Instrument Panel Crossmember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
5.1 Overview - Instrument Panel Crossmember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
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5.2 Instrument Panel Crossmember, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

6 Vehicle Interior Trim Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
6.1 Component Location Overview - Vehicle Interior Trim Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
6.2 Overview - Sill Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
6.3 Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
6.4 Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
6.5 Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
6.6 Overview - D-Pillar Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
6.7 Overview - Footrest and Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
6.8 Overview - Rear Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
6.9 Sill Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
6.10 A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
6.11 B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
6.12 C-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
6.13 D-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
6.14 Carpet, Removing andpermitted
Installing . . . . . .by. AUDI
. . . AG.
. . .AUDI
. . .AG. .does
. . not
. . guarantee
. . . . . .or.accept
. . . .any
. .liability
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unless authorised
6.15 Rear Shelf, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6.16 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
7 Luggage Compartment Trim Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
7.1 Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Trim Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
7.2 Overview - Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
7.3 Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
7.4 Overview - Upper Rear Panel/Luggage Compartment Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
7.5 Overview - Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
7.6 Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
7.7 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
7.8 Luggage Compartment Floor, Removing and Installing, Only e-tron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
7.9 Upper Luggage Compartment Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
7.10 Luggage Compartment Side Rear Panel Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . 254
7.11 Lock Carrier Trim Panel, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
7.12 Tie Down, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
7.13 Tie Down Bracket, Removing and Installing, Only e-tron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
7.14 Rear Luggage Compartment Floor Handle, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
7.15 Spare Tire Well Trim, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
8 Roof Trim Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
8.1 Overview - Headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
8.2 Headliner, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
8.3 Roof Reinforcement, Attaching to Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
9 Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
76 - Camper Cabinets, Shelves, Water Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

1 Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
1.1 Overview - Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
1.2 Cooler, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
1.3 Attachments, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
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00 – General, Technical Data

1 Safety Precautions
(Edition 10.2018)
1. Safety Precautions 1
Audi A8 2018 ➤
⇒ “1.1 Safety Precautions when Working on the High-Voltage

System”, page 2
⇒ “1.2 Safety Precautions when Working near High-Voltage Com‐
ponents”, page 3
⇒ “1.3 Safety Precautions when Working on Vehicles with Start/
Stop System”, page 4
⇒ “1.4 Safety Precautions when Working with Pyrotechnic Com‐
ponents”, page 4
⇒ “1.5 Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storing,
Transporting and Disposing (Pyrotechnic Components)”,
page 5
⇒ “1.6 Additional Thorax Airbag Safety Precautions”, page 6
⇒ “1.7 Additional Head Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions”, page
6
⇒ “1.8 Front Thorax Airbag Crash Sensors (Pressure Sensors)
Safety Precautions”, page 7
⇒ “1.9 Additional Safety Precautions for Working on Passenger
Occupant Detection System for Front Passenger Airbag Deacti‐
vation, Market-Specific Version”, page 7
⇒ “1.10 Passenger Occupant Detection System Deactivation Af‐
ter a Collision, Market-Specific”, page 8
⇒ “1.11 Active Headrest Additional Safety Precautions”,
page 9
⇒ “1.12 Restraint System Pyrotechnic, Electric and Mechanical
Components, Replacing After a Collision”, page 9
⇒ “1.13 Airbag Fasteners, Checking After Collision”, page 11
⇒ “1.14 Accident without Airbag Deployment”, page 11
⇒ “1.15 Seat Belts, Checking”, page 11
⇒ “1.16 Seat Belt Webbing, Checking”, page 12
⇒ “1.17 Automatic Belt Retractor (Locking Function), Checking”,
page 12
⇒ “1.18 Seat Belt Latch, Visually Inspecting”, page 13
⇒ “1.19 Seat Belt Latch, Function Test”, page 13
⇒ “1.20 Seat Belt Relays and Belt Tongue, Checking”,
page 13
⇒ “1.21 Fasteners and Mounting Points, Checking After a Colli‐
sion”, page 14
⇒ “1.22 Seat Belt for Child Seat, Checking Child Seat Restraint
Function, Market-Specific, Not for Driver Seat Belt”, page 14
⇒ “1.23 Child Seat Anchors, Checking After Collision”,
page 14
⇒ “1.24 Safety Precautions, Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview
Mirror”, page 15
1.1 Safety Precautions when Working on

the High-Voltage System
WARNING permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
2 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data

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High voltage is extremely dangerous.

The high-voltage system is under high voltage. Electrocution
can cause death or very serious personal injury.
– Individuals with electronic/medical life and health sustaining

machines in or on their person cannot perform any work on
high-voltage systems. Life and health sustaining machines are
for example pain killer pumps, implanted defibrillators, pace‐
makers, insulin pumps, and hearing aids.
– Have the high-voltage system de-energized by a qualified per‐
son.
WARNING
There is a risk of injury due to the engine starting unexpectedly.

On electric and hybrid vehicles an active ready mode is difficult
to identify. Parts of the body can be pinched or pulled.
– Switch off the ignition. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Place the ignition key outside of the vehicle interior.
Caution
Risk of damaging the high-voltage cables.

Misuse can damage the insulation of high-voltage cables or
high-voltage connectors.
– Never support objects on the high-voltage cables and the high-

voltage connectors.
– Never support tools on the high-voltage cables and the high-
voltage connectors.
– Never sharply bend or kink the high-voltage cables.
– When connecting pay attention to the coding of the high-volt‐
age connectors.
1.2 Safety Precautions when Working near

High-Voltage Components
WARNING
High voltage is extremely dangerous.

The high-voltage system is under high voltage. Electrocution
can cause death or very serious personal injury from damaged
high-voltage components and high-voltage cables.
– Perform a visual inspection of the high-voltage components

and the high-voltage cables.
– Never use tools that are for cutting, deformed, or sharp edged.
– Never weld, solder or use thermal adhesive or hot air.
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WARNING

On electric and hybrid vehicles an active ready mode is difficult
to identify. Parts of the body can be pinched or pulled.
– Switch off the ignition.

– Place the ignition key outside of the vehicle interior.
1.3 Safety Precautions when Working on

Vehicles with Start/Stop System
WARNING

The engine may start unexpectedly on vehicles with an acti‐
vated Start/Stop System. A message in the instrument cluster
indicates whether the Start/Stop System is activated.
– Deactivate the Start/Stop System: switch off the ignition.
1.4 Safety Precautions when Working with

Pyrotechnic Components
Pyrotechnic components include:
♦ Airbag units with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
♦ Seat Belt Tensioner

♦ Seat belt force limiter (depending on vehicle equipment)
♦ Battery cut-out elements (depending on vehicle equipment)
General
♦ Testing, assembly, and repair work may only be performed by
qualified personnel.
♦ There is no change interval for airbag units.
♦ Never test with a test light, volt meter or ohm meter.
♦ The pyrotechnic components may be checked only when they
are installed and with a vehicle diagnostic tester approved by
the manufacturer.
♦ When working on airbag components adhere to the warning
messages in the instructions.
♦ The technician must discharge static electricity before han‐
dling pyrotechnic components for the restraint system, for
example, before disconnecting the connector. Touching
grounded metal parts will discharge the static electricity, for
example by touching the door striker.
♦ Wash hands after touching ignited restraint system pyrotech‐
nic components.
♦ Pyrotechnic components may not be opened nor repaired; al‐
ways use new parts (risk of injury).
♦ Pyrotechnic components that have fallen onto a hard surface
or show signs of damage must not be installed in the vehicle.

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♦ Pyrotechnic components should be installed immediately

upon removal from shipping package.
♦ If the procedure must be stopped for awhile, put the pyrotech‐
nic component back into its shipping package.
♦ It is not permitted to leave a pyrotechnic component out unat‐
tended.
♦ When connecting restraint system pyrotechnic components,
only the person performing the work should be in the vehicle.
♦ Do not use any grease, cleaning solutions or similar substance
on pyrotechnic components.
♦ Replace the airbag unit if any contaminants such as oil,
grease, paint, dye or solvents have penetrated the fabric.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be exposed to tempera‐
tures over 100 °C, even for a short time.
Special Information regarding Driver and Front Passenger Air‐
bags
♦ Store the driver and front passenger airbag units in the unin‐
stalled state so that the cushioned side faces upward.
When replacing airbag units, the following sequence must be fol‐
lowed exactly:
1- Remove the old airbag unit and store with the cushion side
facing up.
2- Remove the new airbag unit from the shipping packaging
and store it with the cushion side facing up.
3- Place the old airbag unit in the shipping packaging immedi‐
ately.
4- Install the new airbag unit in the vehicle.
Special Information regarding Belt Tensioners
♦ Use extreme care when removing and installing belt tensioner
units. Improper handling of belt tensioner units is very dan‐
gerous and could result in serious personal injury.
♦ Belt tensioner units that are mechanically damaged (dents,
cracks) must Protected
always be replaced.
by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ The open end ofwith
the belt tensioner should never be pointed at
respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
anyone.
♦ When connecting a belt tensioner, all mechanical parts, in‐
cluding those in the three-point seat belt, must be secured
correctly. If it is not possible to connect the belt tensioner be‐
cause of insufficient space, the seat belt webbing must be
rolled up completely prior to connection. In this case there is
no increased safety risk, if all other safety instructions are fol‐
lowed. This particularly includes the notes regarding the dis‐
connection of the battery and the static discharging of the
technician prior to connecting the belt tensioner.
♦ Even after a crash, it is possible that the belt tensioner ignited,
but the seat belt force limiter did NOT. Treat these components
as if they had not ignited.
1.5 Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-

Out Units, Storing, Transporting and
Disposing (Pyrotechnic Components)
♦ Storage must conform to national legislation.
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♦ Transport must conform to national and international guide‐

lines, whereby packaging, identification and shipping docu‐
ments are regulated to the greatest detail.
♦ Undeployed pyrotechnic components must be disposed of in
an orderly manner in their original packaging, that conforms to
national legislation. Please contact the importer for questions.
♦ Only pyrotechnic components, which have been ignited com‐
pletely, may be disposed in industrial waste.
♦ This does not apply to belt tensioners that function according
to the Wankel pretensioner principle. These are to be treated
like undeployed pyrotechnic components (such as airbags,
seat belts, pyrotechnic battery cut-out elements).
♦ Background: Workshop equipment cannot determine if belt
tensioners have deployed all pyrotechnic materials according
to the Wankel pretensioner principle.
1.6 Additional Thorax Airbag Safety Precau‐

tions
♦ We recommend using original equipment seat covers.
♦ Seat covers or extra covers that are not approved specially for
use on Audi seats with thorax airbags must not be used.
♦ Do not cut out the backrest material in the thorax airbag area.
♦ The seam in thorax airbag area must run straight when instal‐
ling.
♦ All upholstery clips must be replaced (metal and plastic clips).
♦ Using original equipment upholstery clips ispermitted
recommended.
unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
♦ During installation, all upholstery clips must be placed in the

same place they were when they were removed.

♦ If the cover is damaged (with rips, burned holes, etc.) in the
thorax airbag area, it must be replaced for safety reasons so
that airbag deploys correctly.
♦ Do not repair the backrest cover in the thorax airbag area (be‐
cause of special materials and strictly defined seams).
♦ Always replace the backrest cushion if the thorax airbag de‐
ploys.
♦ All damaged parts must be replaced after a collision. If no air‐
bag unit damage is detected, the airbag unit can still be used.
♦ If thorax airbag units are replaced, the new thorax airbag num‐
ber sticker should be removed and placed over the old sticker
on the seat pan.
♦ Do not poke the cover with an upholstery needle or other sharp
objects near the airbag, the Passenger Seat Occupant Detec‐
tion Sensor - G128- or the passenger occupant detection
system mat in the cover.
1.7 Additional Head Curtain Airbag Safety

Precautions
♦ Visually inspect the trim panels for damage before every in‐
stallation.
♦ Do not make any repairs to the trim panels (upper A-pillar trim
panel, B-pillar-, C-pillar-, and D-pillar trim panels).
♦ Make sure the trim panels are secure when installing.

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♦ Always replace the entire module when making repairs behind

the head curtain airbag.
♦ Handle head curtain airbag modules with great care when re‐
moving and installing them to prevent causing any damage.
♦ Place any removed head curtain airbag modules back in their
shipping packaging or on a clean and even surface with a cloth
underneath.
♦ After servicing the body near the head curtain airbag, check
the body for welding beads, deformation and chafe marks
(compare with opposite side of vehicle).
♦ As long as the gas generator is NOT attached, hold it securely
when transporting, removing, installing, etc.
♦ Never rotate, coil, knot, throw, slide, push, hang, squeeze,
press, pinch or clamp the head curtain airbag module.
♦ They may be folded as long as this does not damage them,
especially the protective cover.
1.8 Front Thorax Airbag Crash Sensors

(Pressure Sensors) Safety Precautions
The thorax airbag crash sensors react to changes in pressure and
therefore must be handled very carefully. Note the following
points:
♦ Always pay attention to the correct installation position and
only install at the specified component location in the doors.
♦ Protect the crash sensor from bumps and impacts. Do not use
a crash sensor if it has fallen on the floor. When doing body
work on the door, the crash sensor should be removed.
♦ The crash sensor is calibrated to the volume of air inside the
door. If the door is deformed resulting in a reduced air space
inside the door, the function of the crash sensor will be im‐
paired.
♦ with
Avoid contaminating the crash sensor. Do not use com‐
pressed air in the area surrounding the crash sensor. Protect

crash sensor from filings or shavings (for example, when in‐
stalling door speakers later). Do not use cavity sealant or spray
lubricant near the crash sensor.
♦ Protect against heat and cold. Avoid heating, for example
when painting or doing other body work. Crash sensors should
not be subjected to temperatures below -40 °C (for example,
in non-climate-controlled airplane cargo holds).
♦ Protect the crash sensor from moisture when storing or instal‐
ling it.
For proper crash sensor function, it must be ensured that the door
is sealed properly after assembly. Note the following points:
♦ All components (for example, cover, speaker, door trim panel)
must be installed correctly.
♦ The door trim panel clips seal the system. If necessary, re‐
place the clips.
1.9 Additional Safety Precautions for Work‐

ing on Passenger Occupant Detection
System for Front Passenger Airbag De‐
activation, Market-Specific Version
♦ After each repair to the front passenger seat where the seat
and/or backrest cover was »disengaged«, a basic setting for
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the passenger occupant detection system control module

must be performed using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
♦ Do not bend the passenger occupant detection system mat.
♦ A leaking mat must be replaced (service kit).
♦ Do not bend the passenger occupant detection system pres‐
sure hose.
♦ Make sure the components in the passenger occupant detec‐
tion system (service kit) do not fall onto hard surfaces, do not
come into contact with grease and are not at risk of being
damaged by sharp objects.
♦ The mat, the fleece and all covers must be fitted without any
folds.
♦ Make sure the seat cushion and cover are positioned correctly
when installing.
♦ Replace all upholstery clips or clips and make sure they are
positioned correctly on the seat.
♦ The system basic setting can be performed at temperatures
between 0 °C and 40 °C with 8.R and 9.* airbags. The tem‐
perature must be between 5° and 35 °C with 10.* airbags.
♦ Make sure that no objects are placed on the seat when per‐
forming the basic setting.
♦ The use of additional seat cushions such as pillows impairs
the function of the passenger occupant detection system and
the operation of the airbag system.
1.10 Passenger Occupant Detection System

Deactivation After a Collision, Market-
Specific
♦ Each time an airbag or passenger belt tensioner deploys, a
basic setting must be performed on the passenger occupant
detection system control module using the Vehicle Diagnostic
Tester.
♦ If the seat rails and/or seat pan is replaced due to deformations
resulting from a collision, the passenger occupant detection
system must be replaced using the “passenger occupant de‐
tection system service kit”. Then perform a “basic setting” on
the passenger occupant detection system control module us‐
ing the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

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1.11 Active Headrest Additional Safety Pre‐

cautions
Caution
♦ When working on the active headrests the ignition must

be off.
♦ At deployment of the active headrests it jumps approxi‐
mately 55 mm toward the front and slightly upward. Do not
try to interfere with the active headrest when deploying
and stay away from the active headrest area.
♦ Both active headrests always deploy at the same time.
Exception: vehicles with the “reclining seats”versions do
not
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in part or in whole, is not
♦ When switching on the ignition stay away from the active

headrests. There should be no other person in the vehicle.
♦ Perform the output diagnostic test only after all procedures
have been completed.
♦ The active headrests may not be damaged or repaired.
Always use new parts.
♦ When both the active headrests must be replaced at the
same time, the “Guided Fault Finding” or in “Guided Func‐
tions” the counter for the active headrests must be reset.
Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
♦ When only one active headrest must be replaced, the
counter for the active headrests does not need to be reset.
♦ Active headrests that have deployed 25 times must be re‐
placed. The counter for the deployment of the active
headrests is standard.
♦ The quantity of the deployment is saved in the counter for
the active headrests and can be read and reset in the
“Guided Fault Finding” or in the “Guided Functions”. Use
the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
♦ The counter of the active headrests may only be reset if it
is at 25 and the headrest is replaced. The counter is lo‐
cated in the airbag control module.
1.12 Restraint System Pyrotechnic, Electric

and Mechanical Components, Replac‐
ing After a Collision
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
The airbag control module must be replaced:
♦ If the display “Control module faulty” appears after checking
the DTC memory
♦ if housing is damaged
♦ if there is deformation on tunnel in 200 mm circumference
around control module
Always replace the following:
♦ All deployed airbag units
♦ The Battery Interrupt Igniter - N253-
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Also with front passenger airbag deployment:

♦ Instrument Panel
♦ Deformed passenger front passenger airbag unit (cannot be
reformed).
♦ All front airbag sensors on the front end
♦ Remaining transverse acceleration sensors if the mounting
points are deformed in the sensor area
Also with driver airbag deployment:
♦ Return spring with slip ring
♦ All front airbag sensors on the front end
Also with thorax airbag deployment:
♦ Pressure sensors on the deployed side
♦ Transverse acceleration sensors on the deployed side
♦ Cover
♦ Cushion
♦ With a folding rear seat backrest: side cushion (if equipped)
Also:
♦ All automatic belt retractors with deployed belt tensioners
♦ All automatic belt retractors with deployed seat belt force lim‐
iters (depending onbyvehicle
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seat belt tensioners with the belt on
♦ Seat belt height adjuster (manual and power) for all automatic
belt retractors with deployed seat belt tensioners with the belt
on
– Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester if there is a chance the
belt tensioner and/or seat belt force limiter deployed.
– In »Guided Fault Finding« under “15 - Airbag”, check whether
there is a crash entry in the airbag control module.
– Check if the “Resistance too large” error is also stored for the
belt tensioner and/or belt force limiter. Deployed belt tension‐
ers and/or belt force limiters must fulfill both conditions. “Re‐
quirement: the airbag control module was not replaced yet”.
TIP:
♦ The “Resistance too high” error may also be stored if there is
an open circuit. Then there is normally no crash entry.
♦ Depending on the crash, the belt tensioner may have deployed
while the belt force limiter did »NOT«. Follow the disposal in‐
formation for pyrotechnic components. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Stor‐
ing, Transporting and Disposing (Pyrotechnic Components)”,
page 5 .
♦ Also check the seat belts. Refer to
⇒ “1.15 Seat Belts, Checking”, page 11 .
– If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident,
replace the belt system bolts.

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– If needed (visual inspection), the following must also be re‐

placed: all faulty components.
– After replacing the airbag units or the control module, apply
stickers (only tear-off strips) to the registration card and return
the registration card to the appropriate distribution center or
importer for registration.
1.13 Airbag Fasteners, Checking After Colli‐

sion
All damaged fastening elements must always be replaced. Re‐
shaping the components or »making them fit« is not permitted.
The following components must be checked after every airbag
deployment.
With front passenger airbag deployment:
♦ Instrument panel crossmember; front passenger airbag sup‐
ports and passenger airbag unit must be installed free of
tension. Otherwise the crossmember is to be replaced.
♦ Check the glove compartment for damage. Replace the glove
compartment if damaged.
With driver airbag deployment:
♦ Steering wheel: Remove the steering wheel and place it with
the steering wheel rim on a flat surface. The entire steering
wheel rim must rest on the surface. Otherwise the steering
wheel should be replaced.
♦ Check steering wheel for smoke residue. If smoke residue is
present, replace the steering wheel.
1.14 Accident without Airbag Deployment

♦ If the Airbag Indicator Lamp - K75- does not indicate a mal‐
function, then it is not necessary to replace the pyrotechnic
components. Seat belts must be checked separately.
1.15 Seat Belts, Checking

The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after every
accident.Protected
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Inspection Points
♦ Check the seat belt webbing. Refer to
⇒ “1.16 Seat Belt Webbing, Checking”, page 12 .
♦ Check the automatic belt retractor (locking function). Refer to
⇒ “1.17 Automatic Belt Retractor (Locking Function), Check‐
ing”, page 12 .
♦ Visual inspection of the seat belt latch. Refer to
⇒ “1.18 Seat Belt Latch, Visually Inspecting”, page 13 .
♦ Belt latch function test. Refer to
⇒ “1.19 Seat Belt Latch, Function Test”, page 13 .
♦ Check the seat belt relays and belt tongue. Refer to
⇒ “1.20 Seat Belt Relays and Belt Tongue, Checking”,
page 13 .
♦ Check the fasteners and mounting points. Refer to
⇒ “1.21 Fasteners and Mounting Points, Checking After a Col‐
lision”, page 14 .
♦ Check the child seat restraint function for additional child seats
(not for the driver safety belt). Refer to
⇒ “1.22 Seat Belt for Child Seat, Checking Child Seat Restraint
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Function, Market-Specific, Not for Driver Seat Belt”,

page 14 for market-specific versions.
• If customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt replaced, an
appropriate note should be made in the maintenance sched‐
ule.
1.16 Seat Belt Webbing, Checking

Procedure
– Pull the belt completely out of the automatic belt retractor or
lap belt adjustment tongue.
– Check the seat belt webbing for contamination, wash with mild
soapy water if necessary. Refer to the Owner's Manual.
• If one of the types of damage (1 and 2) shown in the following

is detected on a vehicle which has been in an accident, the
entire seat belt must be replaced with the belt latch.
• If damage as illustrated under points 1, 2 or 3 is determined
on a vehicle that has not been in an accident, only replace the
damaged seat belt.
• 1 - Seat belt webbing cut, torn or frayed.
• 2 - Webbing loops on seat belt edge torn.
• 3 - Burn marks from cigarettes or similar.
1.17 Automatic Belt Retractor (Locking Func‐

tion), Checking
The automatic belt retractor has two locking functions.
♦ The first locking function is initiated by the belt being jerked
out of the automatic belt retractor (belt extraction accelera‐
tion).

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Test 1
– Pull the seat belt webbing out of the automatic belt retractor
with a firm jerk.
• No locking effect - replace the entire seat belt with seat belt
latch.
• If difficulties are experienced when pulling out or retracting
belt, first check whether position of the belt retractor has been
altered.
• The second locking function is initiated by change in vehicle
velocity (vehicle-dependent locking function).
Test 2
• For safety reasons, road test should be carried out on traffic-
free stretch to ensure that other drivers/pedestrians etc. are
not endangered.
– Fasten the seat belt.
– Accelerate the vehicle to 20 km/h and then perform a hard
braking maneuver with the foot brake.
• Replace the entire seat belt with the seat belt latch if the seat
belt is not locked by locking mechanism during the braking
procedure.
1.18 Seat Belt Latch, Visually Inspecting

– Inspect the seat belt latch for the formation of cracks and frac‐
turing.
• If damaged, replace the entire seat belt with seat belt latch.
1.19 Seat Belt Latch, Function Test

Seat Belt Latch, Checking
– Insert the belt tongue into
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not guarantee
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in this document.
gaged by giving the seat belt webbing a firm jerk.
• Replace the entire seat belt with the seat belt latch if the belt
tongue fails even once to engage properly in the seat belt latch
during at least five tests.
Release, Checking
– Press the seat belt latch with finger pressure to release the
seat belt. With the seat belt webbing relaxed, the belt tongue
must spring out of the seat belt latch without assistance.
• Perform the test at least five times. Replace the entire seat belt
with the seat belt latch if the belt tongue fails to spring out even
once.
CAUTION
A malfunctioning seat belt increases the risk of injury.
– Never use lubricant to eliminate noise or stiffness at the seat
belt latch buttons.
1.20 Seat Belt Relays and Belt Tongue,

Checking
The plastic-covered guides show fine parallel grooves after strain‐
ing of the belt system (belt was fastened during accident). (Wear
from frequent belt use can be identified by smooth signs of wear
that are free of scoring.)
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– Check plastic for deformation, rupture and the formation of

cracks.
• For groove build-up and/or damage, replace the entire seat
belt with the seat belt latch.
1.21 Fasteners and Mounting Points, Check‐

ing After a Collision
♦ Seat belt latch tongue deformed (fully extended).
♦ Height adjustment not functional.
♦ Mounting points (seat, pillar, vehicle floor) distorted or threads
damaged.
• If damage is found on the components, replace the entire seat
belt with the seat belt latch.
• If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident,
• Replace the mounting points.
• If damage is discovered that did not result from an accident,
for example wear, replace only the particular part which is
damaged.
1.22 Seat Belt for Child Seat, Checking Child

Seat Restraint Function, Market-Specif‐
ic, Not for Driver Seat Belt
To check the function, the entire belt system must be installed,
including the side trim panel.
Hold Function, Switching On
♦ Pull out the seat belt all the way.
Proper Function
♦ The belt must retract with a chattering sound.
♦ If the retracting process is stopped, the belt cannot be pulled
out anymore.
Switching Off
♦ Belt retraction to about 100 mm remaining.
♦ Hold function must switch off with a remainder of 100 mm, at
the latest. The belt functions normally again.
If the seat belt for the child seat restraint function does not work,
replace the seat belt
1.23 Child Seat Anchors, Checking After Col‐

lision
Inspection Points
♦ Child seat anchors must be checked for damage or deforma‐
tion after a collision.
♦ Child seat anchors welded or bolted into the body or the seat
or backrest must
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for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Child seat with
anchors
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be replaced if damaged or deformed.
♦ The bolts used to secure the child seat anchors must be re‐
placed if the bracket is damaged.

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1.24 Safety Precautions, Automatic Dimming

Interior Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Electrolyte fluid increases the risk of injury

Electrolyte fluid may irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory sys‐
tem.
– Wear protective eyewear.

– Wear
Protected safety Copying
by copyright. gloves. for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Caution
Electrolyte fluid increases the risk of damaging plastic parts
– If surfaces are contacted, remove the electrolyte fluid imme‐

diately using water and a towel.
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2 Repair Information
⇒ “2.1 Contact Corrosion”, page 16
⇒ “2.2 Line Routing and Securing”, page 16
2.1 Contact Corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if incorrect fasteners (bolts, nuts,
washers, etc.) are used.
For this reason, only fasteners with a special surface coating are
installed.
Rubber or plastic parts and adhesives are also made of non-con‐
ductive materials.
If there are doubts concerning the usability of parts, then use new
parts. Refer to Parts Catalog.
Note:
♦ The use of original replacement parts is recommended, since
they are tested and are compatible with aluminum.
♦ The use of Audi accessories is recommended.
♦ Contact corrosion damage is not covered under warranty!
2.2 Line Routing and Securing

If loosening or removing and installing hydraulic lines, pneumatic
lines or wires, draw sketches or take pictures. This assures the
wires will be reconnected correctly.

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68 – Interior Equipment
1 Storage Compartments and Covers
⇒ “1.1 Component Location Overview - Storage Compartment
and Covers”, page 17
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover”,
page 19
⇒ “1.3 Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel”, page 20
⇒ “1.4 Overview - Glove Compartment”, page 21
⇒ “1.5 Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 22
⇒ “1.6 Upper Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 22
⇒ “1.7 Lower Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 23
⇒ “1.8 Glove Compartment Handle, Removing and Installing”,
page 24
⇒ “1.9 Glove Compartment Handle Lock Cylinder, Removing and
Installing”, page 25
⇒ “1.10 Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing”,
page 26
⇒ “1.11 Glove Compartment Lid, Removing and Installing”, page
29
⇒ “1.12 Glove Compartment Lid Damping Element, Removing
and Installing”, page 29
1.1 Component Location Overview - Storage Compartment and Covers
1. Storage Compartments and Covers 17

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1 - Rear Center Console

❑ Overview. Refer to
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Cen‐
ter Console”,
page 35 .
2 - Side Window Sun Shade
⇒ “3.2 Overview - Door
Window Sun Shade”,
page 180 .
3 - Front Center Console
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Cen‐
ter Console”,
page 35 .
4 - Steering Column Trim Pan‐
el
⇒ “1.3 Overview - Steer‐
ing Column Trim Panel”,
page 20 .
5 - Driver Side Instrument Pan‐
el Cover
❑ Overview. Refer to Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Driver

Side Instrument Panel
Cover”, page 19 .
6 - Instrument Panel/Wind‐
shield Projection Cover
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “4.7 Instrument Panel/
Windshield Projection
(Head-Up Display) Cov‐
er, Removing and In‐
stalling”, page 202 .
7 - Center Instrument Panel Cover
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.2 Overview - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover”, page 19 .
8 - Interior Rearview Mirror
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “6.1 Overview - Interior Rearview Mirror”, page 61 .
9 - Sun Visor
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “2.1 Overview - Sun Visors”, page 30 .
10 - Side Cover
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.2 Overview - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover”, page 19 .
11 - Glove Compartment
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.4 Overview - Glove Compartment”, page 21 .
12 - Roof Grab Handle
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “2.1 Overview - Sun Visors”, page 30 .
13 - Front Center Armrest
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “4.1 Overview - Front Center Armrest”, page 54 .
14 - Rear Center Armrest
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “5 Rear Center Armrest”, page 56 .
18 Rep. Gr.68 - Interior Equipment

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15 - Rear Window Sun Shade

❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “2.2 Overview - Sun Shade”, page 31 .
1.2 Overview - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover
1 - Left Front Footwell Illumi‐

nation Bulb - L151-
❑ Component Location
Overview. Refer to ⇒
Electrical Equipment;
Rep. Gr. 96 ; Lamps;
Component Location
Overview - Instrument
Panel Lamps .
2 - Clip
❑ Install in the foot rest
3 - Diagnostic Connection -
U31-
4 - Side Cover
❑ For the instrument panel
⇒ “4.1 Overview - Instru‐ Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
ment Panel”, permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
page 190 . with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
5 - Bolt
❑ 3 Nm
6 - Center Instrument Panel
Cover
⇒ “4.1 Overview - Instru‐
ment Panel”,
page 190 .
el Cover
❑ There are different ver‐
sions. Refer to the Parts
Catalog for the alloca‐
tion.
ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.5 Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing and Installing”, page 22 .
8 - Bolt
❑ 3 Nm
❑ Quantity: 2

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1.3 Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel
1 - Upper Steering Column

Trim Panel
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.6 Upper Steering
Column Trim Panel, Re‐
moving and Installing”,
page 22 . Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ Press on until it engages permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
audibly. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
2 - Steering Column Switch

Module
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒
Rep. Gr. 94 ; Steering
Column Switch Module;
Overview - Steering
Column Switch Module .
3 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
4 - Lower Steering Column
Trim Panel
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.7 Lower Steering
Column Trim Panel, Re‐
page 23 .
5 - Bolt
❑ 1.5 Nm

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1.4 Overview - Glove Compartment
1 - Glove Compartment Han‐

dle
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Glove Compart‐
ment Handle, Removing
and Installing”,
page 24 .
❑ Press into the glove
compartment cover until
it engages audibly
❑ Lock Cylinder, Remov‐
ing and Installing. Refer
to
ment Handle Lock Cyl‐
inder, Removing and In‐
2 - Glove Compartment Lid
ling. Refer to
ment Lid, Removing and
Installing”,
Protected page
by copyright. 29 . for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Copying
3 - RightwithFront
respectFootwell Illumi‐
to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
nation Bulb - L152-
Rep. Gr. 96 ; Lamps;
Component Location
Overview - Instrument
Panel Lamps .
4 - Glove Compartment Lamp
- W6-
Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Lamps; Component Location Overview - Instrument Panel Lamps .
5 - Hinge Pin
❑ For the glove compartment lid
❑ Quantity: 2
6 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 3
❑ 3 Nm
7 - Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch - E224-
❑ Not for North American Market.
8 - Bolt
❑ 3 Nm
9 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 3
❑ 3 Nm
10 - Bolt
❑ 3 Nm

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❑ There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the allocation.
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.10 Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing”, page 26 .
12 - Damping Element
❑ For the glove compartment lid
❑ With Glove Compartment Lamp Switch - E26-
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to
⇒ “1.12 Glove Compartment Lid Damping Element, Removing and Installing”, page 29 .
13 - Hinge Pin
❑ For the dampening mechanism
14 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 3 Nm
15 - Vent
❑ For glove compartment cooling
16 - Gap Cover
1.5 Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Re‐

moving and Installing
♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-
Removing
– Remove the driver side instrument panel side cover. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing”,
page 194 .
– Remove the screws -A arrows-.
– Unclip the driver side instrument panel cover -1- by hand or
with the -3409- from the instrument panel -B arrows-.
– Lower driver side instrument panel cover removing from the
clamp -arrow C-.
– Disengage the diagnostic connection on the instrument panel
cover.
– Equipped on some models: disconnect the connectors for the
footwell lamp, parking aid warning buzzer and the emergency
call speaker.
– Remove the driver sidebyinstrument
Protected panel
copyright. Copying cover.
Installing with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation instructions: for example tightening specifications, re‐
placing components. Refer to
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover”,
page 19 .
1.6 Upper Steering Column Trim Panel, Re‐

♦ Clip release lever no. 4 from the Scraper Set - VAS6845-

Audi A8 2018 ➤
♦ Wedge Set - T10383-

Removing
– Move the steering wheel as far to the rear and down as pos‐
sible. Use the full steering column adjustment range for this.
– Unclip the steering column trim panel gap cover -2- at the side
and top from the instrument panel trim -1- -arrows- using the
clip release lever no. 4 from the -VAS6845- .
– Turn the steering wheel counter-clockwise 90° from the

straight position.
– Lift the upper steering column trim pane -1- using the -
T10383/2- or a small flat-head screwdriver carefully from the
lower steering column trim -arrow A-.
– Turn the steering wheel back 180° and repeat the procedure
on the opposite side -arrow B-.
– Bring the steering wheel back into the center (wheels are
straight).
– Disengage the upper steering column trim panel from the low‐
er steering column trim panel and remove.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
– Next engage the front upper steering column trim panel in the
pins -arrow A- of the lower steering column trim panel.
– Clip in the retaining tab from the upper steering column trim
panel in the lower steering column trim panel -arrow B-.
– Pay attention that the steering column trim panels engage
correctly in each other.
⇒ “1.3 Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel”, page 20 .
1.7 Lower Steering Column Trim Panel, Re‐




Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
– Turn the steering wheel counter-clockwise 90° from the
straight position.
– Lift the upper steering column trim pane -1- using the -
T10383/2- or a small flat-head screwdriver carefully from the
lower steering column trim -arrow A-.
on the opposite side -arrow B-.
– Disengage the upper steering column trim panel on the lower
steering column trim panel and move upward to the side.
– Remove the accessible boltby-arrow

Protected copyright.A- for the
Copying lower
for private steeringpurposes, in part or in whole, is not
or commercial
column trim panel. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Turn steering wheel back 180° and remove screw -arrow B-
on the opposite side.
straight).
– Remove the bolt -arrow C- and remove the lower steering col‐
umn trim panel -1-.
– Disengage the cable holder on the steering column trim panel.
– Disconnect the connector for the Steering Column Adjustment
Switch - E167- .
Installing
– Next engage the front upper steering column trim panel in the
pins -arrow A- of the lower steering column trim panel.
– Clip in the retaining tab from the upper steering column trim
panel in the lower steering column trim panel -arrow B-.
– Pay attention that the steering column trim panels engage
correctly in each other.
⇒ “1.3 Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel”, page 20 .
1.8 Glove Compartment Handle, Removing

and Installing
♦ Locking Pin (3 pc.) - T40011-

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
– Insert the -T10383/1- carefully between the glove compart‐
ment handle and the glove compartment lid.
– Push the glove compartment handle -1- with the -T10383/1-
out of the glove compartment lid -arrow A- and hold it ten‐
sioned.
– Through the opening on the glove compartment lid release
-arrow B- the hooks doe the glove compartment handle using
the - T40011- and guide the -T40011- back out.
– Hold the glove compartment handle -1- tensioned using the -

T10383/1- .
– Press the glove compartment handle and press in the hooks
-2- on the side on the glove compartment handle using a flat-
head screwdriver.
– Remove the glove compartment handle from the glove com‐
partment lid -arrow- and remove it.
Installing
⇒ “1.4 Overview - Glove Compartment”, page 21 .
1.9 Glove Compartment Handle Lock Cylin‐

der, Removing and Installing
♦ Commercial type punch pin
Removing
– Remove the glove compartment handle. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Glove Compartment Handle, Removing and Installing”,
page 24 .
– Drive out the axle -1- from the locating bore with a punch in
the direction of the -arrow-.
– Remove the glove compartment handle -2- with the lock cyl‐
inder.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
NOTICE
Improper handling increases the risk of destroying the lock cyl‐
inder.
The retainers and pressure springs could fall out.
– Remove and install the lock cylinder only with the key inser‐
ted correctly.
– Insert the key -5- into the lock cylinder.

– Carefully release the catches -1 to 4- one after the other using
a small flat-head screwdriver and remove the lock cylinder
-6- at the same time -arrow-.
Installing
– Insert the key -3- into the new lock cylinder -2-.
– Remove the protective cap from the new lock cylinder.
– Insert the lock cylinder into the glove compartment handle
-1- until it engages. Pay attention to the installation position of
the pin.
• The pin -arrow- on the lock cylinder points upward.
Further installation is the reverse order of removal.
1.10 Glove Compartment, Removing and In‐

stalling
Special tools and workshop equipment required Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
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Market-Specific/Vehicle Versions, Removing
– Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with py‐
rotechnic components. Refer to
⇒ “1 Safety Precautions”, page 1 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
WARNING
Risk of airbag deployment.
There is a risk of injury.
– Check if the airbag indicator lamp turns on or blinks.
– If the airbag indicator lamp turns on or blinks, the DTC mem‐
ory must be read.
– If »short circuit to positive« is a DTC memory entry, discon‐
nect the battery. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.
27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .
– If there is a DTC memory entry, the with Guided
respectFault Findingof information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
to the correctness
instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester must always
be followed.
– If the airbag indicator lamp does not turn on or blink, or there
is no DTC memory entry with »short circuit to positive«:
switch off the ignition, keep the ignition key outside of the
vehicle and wait 10 seconds.
Continuation for All Vehicles:

– Remove the front passenger side instrument panel side cover.
Refer to
page 194 .
– Open the glove compartment lid.
– Equipped on some models: remove the DVD Changer -
R161- . Refer to ⇒ Communication; Rep. Gr. 91 ; DVD/CD
Changer; DVD Changer, Removing and Installing .
– Equipped on some models: remove the storage compartment
-1- in the glove compartment using the -T10383/1- -arrow A-,
to do so release the catches -B arrows- at the side carefully
one after the other using a small flat-head screwdriver.
– Remove the bolt -arrow-.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Remove the bolts -arrows-.

– Slightly remove the glove compartment -1- carefully.
CAUTION
Pyrotechnical components can deploy unintentionally.
– Discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door strik‐
er.
– North America market-specific version: remove the connector

lock -1- -arrow- and remove the connector -2-.
– Disconnect the connectors, unclip the connectors -arrows- us‐

ing the -80-200- and free it up.
– Remove the glove compartment.
Installing Equipment/Market-Specific Versions
CAUTION
er.
– North America market-specific version: connect the connector

-1- to the airbag igniter -arrow A-.
– Press in the connector lock -2- -arrow B-. While doing this, the
connector is pushed into the airbag igniter all the way and
locks into place.
Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while
noting the following:
• Country/equipment versions:
Protected if the
by copyright. instrument
Copying cluster
for private or indi‐
commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
cates a fault in thepermitted
airbag system after assembly, the DTC
memory must be checked, erased, and then checked again.

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

• Make sure the connectors are pushed in all the way and that
they engage audibly.
• Make sure the wires are not pinched.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
1.11 Glove Compartment Lid, Removing and

Installing
Removing
– Remove the glove compartment. Refer to
page 26 .
– Remove the gap cover -1-.
– Place the glove compartment on a soft and clean surface.
– Remove the hinge pins -3- for the glove compartment lid
damping mechanism.
– Pry out the glove compartment lid hinge pin -1- with a flat-head
screwdriver (or another suitable tool) in the direction of the
-arrow- and remove using pliers.
– If the hinge pin cannot be removed, drive out the hinge pin in
the direction of the -arrow- using a punch
– Repeat the process on the opposite side.
– Remove the glove compartment lid -2- from the glove com‐
partment.
Installing
1.12 Glove Compartment Lid Damping Ele‐

ment, Removing and Installing
Removing
– Remove the glove compartment and place in the footwell with
the wires connected. Refer to
page 26 .
– Disconnect the connector.
– Remove the hinge pins -1-.
– Release the switch -2- by turning counter-clockwise -arrow-
and remove.
Installing
placing components. Refer to Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
⇒ “1.4 Overview - Glove Compartment”, page 21 . unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
permitted

Audi A8 2018 ➤
2 Extra Equipment
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Sun Visors”, page 30
⇒ “2.2 Overview - Sun Shade”, page 31
⇒ “2.3 Sun Visor, Removing and Installing”, page 31
⇒ “2.4 Sun Visor Center Support, Removing and Installing”, page
32
⇒ “2.5 Sun Shade, Removing and Installing”, page 32
⇒ “2.6 Roof Grab Handle, Removing and Installing”, page 34
2.1 Overview - Sun Visors
1 - Expanding Caps
❑ Clipped into the sun vi‐
sor
❑ Press until it engages
completely
2 - Roof Grab Handle
ling. Refer to
⇒ “2.6 Roof Grab Han‐
dle, Removing and In‐
completely
3 - Expanding Caps
❑ Only unclip up to the
lock position, but do not
remove completely
completely
4 - Center Bracket
❑ For the sun visor
ling. Refer to
⇒ “2.4 Sun Visor Center
Support, Removing and
Installing”, page 32 .
❑ Do not damage spread‐
er clips when inserting
5 - Expanding Cap
❑ Clipped into the sun vi‐
sor center support
6 - Sun Visor
ling. Refer to ⇒ “2.3 Sun Visor, Removing and Installing”, page 31 .
❑ Engage in the sun visor mount in the opening in the body

Audi A8 2018 ➤
2.2 Overview - Sun Shade
1 - Expanding Clip
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Remove using the Pliers
- T40172C-
2 - Cover
❑ For the sun shade guide
rail
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Removing and Instal‐ permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
ling. Refer to with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
⇒ “6.13 D-Pillar Trim
Panel, Removing and
❑ Engage into the guide
rail and press on it until
it engages
3 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Insert into the guide rail
❑ Replace damaged or
deformed clips
4 - Guide Rail
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Remove the clips that
are still in the mounting
points on the body using
the Omega Clip Tool -
T40280- .
ling. Refer to
⇒ “2.5 Sun Shade, Re‐
page 32 .
❑ Mount it on the sun
shade and press on it until it audibly latches into place
5 - Sunlight Photo Sensor - G914-
6 - Sun Shade
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “2.5 Sun Shade, Removing and Installing”, page 32 .
❑ Clip into the back part of the rear shelf
❑ Install the sun shade with rear shelf in the rear window frame and tighten it down
2.3 Sun Visor, Removing and Installing

♦ Angled Screwdriver - VAS6416-
2. Extra Equipment 31
Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
– Unclip the sun visor mount expanding caps -1- -arrow- by slid‐
ing the -VAS6416- just approximately 1 mm under the cap.
TIP:
If the -VAS6416- is inserted farther, it will be located under the
sun visor. It is then not possible to pry out the expanding cap.
– Detach sun visor at the center mount -2-.

– Unclip the sun visor mount -1- with the clamps downward
-arrow- from the opening in the body and remove it.
– Disconnect the connector and remove the sun visor.
Installing
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Sun Visors”, page 30 .
2.4 Sun Visor Center Support, Removing

and Installing with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

Removing
– Disengage the sun visor at the sun visor center support and
fold to the side.
– Unclip the sun visor center support cover -1- by sliding the -
VAS6543- only about 1 mm under the cap -arrow A-.
TIP:
If the -VAS6416- is inserted farther underneath, it will be under
the sun visor center support. It is then not possible to pry out the
cover.
– Remove the sun visor center support -2- -arrow B-.
Installing
2.5 Sun Shade, Removing and Installing

♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
♦ Pliers - T40172A- with -T40172/2-
♦ Omega Clip Tool - T40280-

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
– Remove the rear shelf front section. Refer to
⇒ “6.15 Rear Shelf, Removing and Installing”, page 235 .
– Remove the Subwoofer - R211- . Refer to ⇒ Communication;
Rep. Gr. 91 ; Sound System; Component Location Overview
- Sound System .
– Remove the Rear Sunlight Photo Sensor - G914- . Refer to ⇒
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr. 87 ; Addi‐
tional Components for Control and Regulation .
– Unclip the sun shade guide rail -1- using the -80 - 200-
-arrows-.
– Pivot the guide rail slightly inward and carefully disengage by
turning the hooks -2- with a small flat-head screwdriver.
– Remove the guide rail upward from the connecting piece on
the sun shade.
– Press the catches to disconnect the connector -1- on the sun

shade.
– Press the insulation mat to the side, and remove the expand‐
ing clip -arrow- for the sun shade using the -T40172A- .
– Repeat the procedure for the expanding clip on the opposite
side.
– Slightly lift the sun shade -1- and pull it forward out of the
mount -arrows-, to do so push the insulation mat to the side.
– Carefully remove the sun shade from the vehicle.
2. Extra Equipment 33
Audi A8 2018 ➤
Installing
– Carefully install the guide rail -1- into the connector -2- from
the sun shade -arrow-.
• The sun shade guide must run into the guide rail without the
connecting piece being offset.
– Perform a function test after installing.
• The sun shade must have ease of movement in the guide rail.
⇒ “2.2 Overview - Sun Shade”, page 31 .
2.6 Roof Grab Handle, Removing and In‐

stalling
Special tools and workshop equipment required permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Removing
NOTICE
Improper handling increases the risk of destroying the roof grab
handle.
It is possible that the silicone brake and spring fall out.
– Unclip the expanding cap only to the lock position.
– Insert the angled screwdriver -4- in the gap behind the ex‐
panding cap -2-.
– Pivot the angled screwdriver -arrow-, until the expanding cap
slides audibly into the lock position.
– Repeat the procedure on the second expanding cap -3-.
– Remove the roof grab handle -1- from the opening in the body.
– Leave the expanding caps in the lock position in the roof grab
handle.
Installing
– Insert the grab handle into the opening in the body.
• There should no longer be a gap between the handle and the
roof trim panel.
– Push in the expanding caps.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
3 Center Console
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Center Console”, page 35
⇒ “3.2 Center Console Rear Trim, Removing and Installing”, page
40
⇒ “3.3 Center Console Cover, Removing and Installing”,
page 41
⇒ “3.4 Center Console Insert, Removing and Installing”,
page 43
⇒ “3.5 Front Center Console Storage Compartment, Removing
⇒ “3.6 Center Console Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 45
⇒ “3.7 Center Console, Removing and Installing”, page 46
⇒ “3.8 Center Console Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”,
page 48
⇒ “3.9 Cupholder, Removing and Installing”, page 49
⇒ “3.10 Rear Center Console Storage Compartment, Removing
⇒ “3.11 Rear Center Console Vent, Removing and Installing”,
page 51
⇒ “3.12 Folding Tray Table in Rear Center Console, Removing
⇒ “3.13 Center Console Bracket, Removing and Installing”, page
52
3.1 Overview - Center Console

♦ Center console- front upper section. Refer to ⇒ page 35 .
♦ Center console-rear upper section
permitted unless- authorised
only 4-door.
by AUDI Refer
AG. AUDIto AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
⇒ page 37 . with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
♦ Center console support. Refer to ⇒ page 38 .

Center Console- Front Upper Section
3. Center Console 35
Audi A8 2018 ➤
1 - Front Center Console Dec‐

orative Trim
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Allocation. Refer to the
Parts Catalog.
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.8 Center Console
Decorative Trim, Re‐
page 48 .
deformed clips
❑ Press on until it engages
audibly
2 - Bolt
❑ 0.7 Nm
3 - Center Console Insert
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.4 Center Console
Insert, Removing and
deformed clips
audibly
4 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 8 Nm
5 - Front Cup Holder
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.9.1 Front Center
Console Cupholder, Removing and Installing”, page 49 .
6 - Center Console Insert Cover
⇒ “3.3.1 Front Center Console Insert Cover, Removing and Installing”, page 41 .
❑ Replace damaged or deformed clips
❑ Press on until it engages audibly
7 - Cupholder Trim
❑ Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
⇒ “3.9.1 Front Center Console Cupholder, Removing and Installing”, page 49 .
❑ Engage in the cupholder and press on it until it engages audibly
8 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 3
❑ 3 Nm
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “4.2 Front
permitted Center
unless Armrest,
authorised by AUDI AG.Removing
AUDI AG doesand Installing”,
not guarantee or acceptpage 55 .
any liability
10 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ Tightening specification -item 2- ⇒ Item 2 (page 54)

Audi A8 2018 ➤
11 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 3 Nm
12 - Rear Vent
⇒ “3.11 Rear Center Console Vent, Removing and Installing”, page 51 .
❑ Insert and press in all the way into the installation opening
Center Console-Rear Upper Section - Only 4-Door
1 - Folding Tray Table

❑ Equipped on some
models
Parts Catalog.
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.12 Folding Tray Ta‐
ble in Rear Center Con‐
sole, Removing and In‐
2 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 9
❑ 3 Nm
3 - Rear Cup Holder
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.9.2 Rear Center
Console Cupholder, Re‐
page 49 .
4 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 7
❑ 3 Nm
5 - Gap Cover
ling. Refer to
Console Gap Cover,
Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 43 .
❑ Engage in the folding
tray table and press on it Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
until it engages audibly permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
6 - Center console cover
⇒ “3.3.2 Rear Center Console Cover, Removing and Installing”, page 42 .
7 - Cupholder Rear Trim
⇒ “3.9.2 Rear Center Console Cupholder, Removing and Installing”, page 49 .
Audi A8 2018 ➤

8 - Trim
❑ For the rear center console
⇒ “3.2 Center Console Rear Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 40 .
❑ Clip in the cupholder and press on it until it engages audibly
9 - Cupholder Front Trim
⇒ “3.9.2 Rear Center Console Cupholder, Removing and Installing”, page 49 .
10 - Gap Cover
⇒ “3.3.3 Rear Center Console Gap Cover, Removing and Installing”, page 43 .
❑ Engage in the folding tray table and press on it until it engages audibly
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “5.2 Rear Center Armrest, Removing and Installing”, page 57 .
12 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 3
❑ Tightening specification
permitted unless-item 11-by⇒AUDI
authorised ItemAG. 11
AUDI(page
AG does57)
not guarantee or accept any liability
13 - Rear Storage Compartment
❑ Equipped on some models
⇒ “3.10 Rear Center Console Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing”, page 50 .
Center Console Support

Audi A8 2018 ➤
1 - Front Bracket
❑ For the rear center con‐
sole
ling. Refer to
Console Bracket, Re‐
page 53 .
2 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 5 Nm
3 - Rear Center Console
ling. Refer to
Console, Removing and
4 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 3 Nm
5 - Bracket
❑ For the front center con‐
sole
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.13.1 Front Center
Console Bracket, Re‐ Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
moving and Installing”, permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
page 52 . with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
6 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 5 Nm
7 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 3 Nm
8 - Front Center Console
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “3.7.1 Front Center Console, Removing and Installing”, page 46 .
9 - Side Trim Panel
❑ For the front center console
❑ Quantity: 2
⇒ “3.6.1 Front Center Console Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 45 .
❑ Engage in the center console and push forward until it stops
10 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 5 Nm
11 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 3 Nm
12 - Rear Trim
Audi A8 2018 ➤
❑ Only for 5 seats

13 - Storage Compartment/Fold-Out Compartment Trim
⇒ “3.5 Front Center Console Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing”, page 44 .
14 - Rear Trim
15 - Storage Compartment/Fold-Out Compartment
⇒ “3.5 Front Center Console Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing”, page 44 .
16 - Side Trim Panel
❑ For the rear center console
❑ Quantity: 2
⇒ “3.6.2 Rear Center Console Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 46 .
❑ Engage in the center console and push downward until it stops
17 - Nut
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 10 Nm
18 - Rear Bracket
❑ For the rear center Protected
console by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer
with respect tocorrectness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
to the
⇒ “3.13.2 Rear Center Console Bracket, Removing and Installing”, page 53 .
19 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 3 Nm
20 - Nut
❑ 10 Nm
3.2 Center Console Rear Trim, Removing

and Installing

Audi A8 2018 ➤

Removing
– Move the front seats all the way forward.
5-Seater
– Unclip the trim -1 and 2- from the center console -arrows- using
the -3409- or by hand.
– Remove the trim from the center console toward the rear.
4-Seater:
– Slightly open the storage compartment cover in the rear center
console.
– Unclip the trim -3- from the center console -arrows- using the
-3409- or by hand, to do so push the trim panels -1 and 2-
slightly to the side for the rear center console.
– Remove the trim from the center console toward the rear.
TIP:
If the trim -1- cannot be removed, remove the rear vent in the
center console. Refer to
page 51 .
Installing
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Center Console”, page 35 .
3.3 Center Console Cover, Removing and

Installing
⇒ “3.3.1 Front Center Console Insert Cover, Removing and In‐
stalling”, page 41
⇒ “3.3.2 Rear Center Console Cover, Removing and Installing”,
page 42
⇒ “3.3.3 Rear Center Console Gap Cover, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 43
3.3.1 Front Center Console Insert Cover, Re‐



Removing
– Remove the front center console storage compartment trim.
Refer to
⇒ “4.3 Front Center Armrest Storage Compartment, Removing
and Installing”, page 55 .
Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 37 ;

Selector Mechanism; Selector Lever Handle, Removing and
Installing
– Starting at the rear unclip the cover for the center console in‐
sert upward from the center console -arrows- using the -
T10383/1- or the -3409- .
– Disengage the remaining retainers for the center console in‐
sert.
– Lift the cover -1- towards
Protected bythe rearCopying
copyright. and carefully
for private or remove
commercial under
purposes, in part or in whole, is not
the instrument panel.
Installing
3.3.2 Rear Center Console Cover, Removing

and Installing
♦ Scraper no. 1 from the Scraper Set - VAS6845-
Removing
– Fold the rear center armrest.
– Starting at the rear unclip the cover for the center console up‐
ward from the center console -arrows- using the -T10383/1- or
the -3409- .
– Disengage the remaining center console cover retainers with
a Scraper from the -VAS6845- .
– To remove the cover -1- push the rear center console slightly
toward the front.
Installing

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3.3.3 Rear Center Console Gap Cover, Re‐

Removing
– Remove the rear center console. Refer to
⇒ “3.3.2 Rear Center Console Cover, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 42 .
– Fold up the folding tray table slightly.
– Insert a small flat-head screwdriver in the opening, release the
catch -arrow A- and push the gap cover upward -arrow B-.
– Remove the cover.
Installing
3.4 Center Console Insert, Removing and

Installing
Removing
– Remove the rear vent in the center console. Refer to
page 51 .
– Remove the front center console insert vent. Refer to
⇒ “3.3.1 Front Center Console Insert Cover, Removing and
Installing”, page 41 . Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Remove the front center armrest in the
with respect center
to the console.
correctness Refer
of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
to
– Remove the front center armrest in the front center console.
Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Front Center Armrest, Removing and Installing”,
page 55 .
– Remove the cupholder in the front center console. Refer to
⇒ “3.9.1 Front Center Console Cupholder, Removing and In‐
– Remove the Selector Lever Transmission Range Display -
Y5- . Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Lamps;
Component Location Overview - Center Console Lamps .
– Move the front seat all the way back.
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– Lift the center console insert -1- slightly towards the rear and
carefully remove under the instrument panel.
– Press the release and disconnect the antenna cable.
– Disconnect the connectors -arrows- by pressing the release.

– Remove the center console insert.
Installing
– Check before installing if the rubber caps -1 and 2- are dam‐
aged and are seated correctly.
3.5 Front Center Console Storage Compart‐

ment, Removing
with and
respect Installing
Removing
– Remove the front center console insert. Refer to
⇒ “3.4 Center Console Insert, Removing and Installing”, page
43 .
– Remove the front center console side trim panels. Refer to
⇒ “3.6.1 Front Center Console Trim Panel, Removing and In‐
– Remove the rear trim in the front center console. Refer to
⇒ “3.2 Center Console Rear Trim, Removing and Installing”,
page 40 .

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– Remove the fold-out compartment -1- from the center console.
– Disconnect the connectors by pressing the release.
Trim, Removing:
– Unclip the trim -1- upward with a small flat-head screwdriver
-arrows-.
– Disengage and remove the lower trim from the fold-out com‐
partment.
Installing
3.6 Center Console Trim Panel, Removing

and Installing
⇒ “3.6.1 Front Center Console Trim Panel, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 45
⇒ “3.6.2 Rear Center Console Trim Panel, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 46
3.6.1 Front Center Console Trim Panel, Re‐

Removing
– Remove the front seat. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front
Seats; Front Seat, Removing and Installing .
43 .
– 4-Seater: remove the side trim panel for the rear center con‐
sole. Refer to
⇒ “3.6.2 Rear Center Console Trim Panel, Removing and In‐
– Remove the trim panel -1- toward the rear -arrows- from the
center console support.
– Disengage and remove the trim panel on the center console
support.
Installing
Audi A8 2018 ➤
3.6.2 Rear Center Console Trim Panel, Re‐

Removing
– Move the single seat all the way back.
– Remove the single seat seat cushion. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep.
Gr. 72 ; Rear Seats; Bench Seat / Single Seats, Removing
and Installing .
43 . Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Unclip the trim panel -1- upward from the center console sup‐
port -arrows-.
– Disengage and remove the trim panel on the center console
support.
Installing
3.7 Center Console, Removing and Instal‐

ling
⇒ “3.7.1 Front Center Console, Removing and Installing”,
page 46
⇒ “3.7.2 Rear Center Console, Removing and Installing”,
page 47
3.7.1 Front Center Console, Removing and

Installing
Removing
43 .
– 4-Seater: remove the rear center console. Refer to
⇒ “3.7.2 Rear Center Console, Removing and Installing”, page
47 .
– Remove the front center console side trim panel. Refer to
– 5-Seater: remove the storage compartment/fold-out compart‐
ment in the front center console. Refer to
⇒ “3.5 Front Center Console Storage Compartment, Remov‐
ing and Installing”, page 44 .
– 5-Seater: remove the rear carpet. Refer to
⇒ “6.14.2 Rear Carpet, Removing and Installing”, page 234 .

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– Unclip and free up the wiring harness on the center console
support.
– If installed, lift the support plate -2- with support -1- for the rear
center console and remove toward the rear.
– Guide out the wiring harness and remove the center console
support.
Installing
3.7.2 Rear Center Console, Removing and In‐

stalling
Removing
– Remove the rear center console side trim panel. Refer
Protected to Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
by copyright.

ling”, page 42 .
– Remove the cupholder in the rear center console. Refer to
⇒ “3.9.2 Rear Center Console Cupholder, Removing and In‐
– Remove the storage compartment in the rear center console.
Refer to
⇒ “3.10 Rear Center Console Storage Compartment, Remov‐
– Remove the rear center armrest in the rear center console.
Refer to
⇒ “5.2 Rear Center Armrest, Removing and Installing”,
page 57 .
– Equipped on some models: rear the folding tray table from he
rear center console. Refer to
⇒ “3.12 Folding Tray Table in Rear Center Console, Removing
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– Unclip and free up the wiring harness on the center console
support.
– Guide out the wiring harness and remove the center console
support -1-.
Installing
3.8 Center Console Decorative Trim, Re‐

Removing
43 .
– If installed, disconnect the connectors -arrows- to do so press
the release.
– If installed, remove the bolt -2-.

– Starting at the back carefully unclip the decorative trim -1- from
the center console insert -arrows- using the -T10383/1- or the
-3409- .
– Disengage the remaining retainers and remove the decorative
trim.
Installing

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3.9 Cupholder, Removing and Installing

⇒ “3.9.1 Front Center Console Cupholder, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 49
⇒ “3.9.2 Rear Center Console Cupholder, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 49
3.9.1 Front Center Console Cupholder, Re‐

Removing
– Remove the cupholder -1-.
– Disconnect the connector by pressing the release.
Trim, Removing: Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Open the cover for the cupholder.
– Release the catch through the opening -arrow A- with a small

flat-head screwdriver and at the same time push the trim up‐
ward -arrow B-.
Installing
3.9.2 Rear Center Console Cupholder, Re‐

Removing
ling”, page 42 .
– Remove the rear center console side trim panels. Refer to
– Remove the rear center console storage compartment. Refer
to
– Remove the rear center console trim. Refer to
⇒ “3.2 Center Console Rear Trim, Removing and Installing”,
page 40 .
– Remove the cupholder trim.
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– Remove the cupholder -1- from the center console.
Trim, Removing:
– Open the cover for the cupholder.
– Release the catch through the permitted
opening -arrow
unless A- with
authorised a AG.
by AUDI small
AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
flat-head screwdriver and at the with
same time
respect push
to the the trim
correctness up‐ in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
of information
ward -arrow B-.
Installing
3.10 Rear Center Console Storage Compart‐

Removing
– Remove the rear center console cover. Refer to
ling”, page 42 .
– Remove the rear center console side trim panel. Refer to
– Equipped on some models: fold up the folding tray table.
– Disengage the gap cover -1- on the center armrest -arrows-.
– Pry out the storage compartment -1- from the center console
using the -3409- -arrows-.
– Remove the storage compartment from the center console.
Installing

Audi A8 2018 ➤
3.11 Rear Center Console Vent, Removing

and Installing
Removing
– Unclip the vent -1- at the top and bottom carefully using the
scraper from the -VAS6845- or the -3409- from the center
console -arrows-.
– Remove the vent from the installation opening.
Installing
3.12 Folding Tray Table in Rear Center Con‐

sole, Removing and Installing
Removing
43 .
ling”, page 42 .
– Remove the cupholder in the rear center console. Refer to
⇒ “3.9.2 Rear Center Console Cupholder, Removing and In‐
Refer to
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– Remove the folding tray table -1- upward out of the center
console.
Installing
3.13 Center Console Bracket, Removing and

Installing
⇒ “3.13.1 Front Center Console Bracket, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 52
⇒ “3.13.2 Rear Center Console Bracket, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 53
3.13.1 Front Center Console Bracket, Remov‐

ing and Installing
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
Removing
– Remove the front center console. Refer to
⇒ “3.7.1 Front Center Console, Removing and Installing”, page
46 .
– Remove the rear heater and A/C unit. Refer to ⇒ Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr. 87 ; Rear Heater
and A/C Unit; Heater and A/C Unit, Removing and Installing .
– Push the insulation mat for the tunnel over the bracket to the
side.
– Unclip the wires on the bracket and free them up.

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– Remove the bracket -1 and 2- for the center console.
Installing
3.13.2 Rear Center Console Bracket, Remov‐

ing and Installing
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
Removing
⇒ “3.7.2 Rear Center Console, Removing and Installing”, page
47 .
– Push the insulation mat for the tunnel over the bracket to the
side.
Front Bracket:
– Remove the bolts and nut -arrows-.
– Remove the front bracket -1- for the center console.
Rear Bracket:
– Remove the nuts -arrows-.
– Remove the rear center console bracket -2-.
Installing
Audi A8 2018 ➤
4 Front Center Armrest

⇒ “4.1 Overview - Front Center Armrest”, page 54
⇒ “4.2 Front Center Armrest, Removing and Installing”,
page 55
4.1 Overview - Front Center Armrest

models
Parts Catalog.
ling. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Front Center
Armrest, Removing and
2 - Bolt permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 3 Nm
3 - Center Armrest Storage
Compartment
models
Parts Catalog.
ling. Refer to
Armrest Storage Com‐
partment, Removing
and Installing”,
page 55 .
4 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 3
❑ 3 Nm
5 - Spacer Wedge
ling. Refer to
Armrest Storage Com‐
partment, Removing and Installing”, page 55 .
6 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 0.7 Nm
7 - Center Armrest Storage Compartment Trim
⇒ “4.3 Front Center Armrest Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing”, page 55 .

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4.2 Front Center Armrest, Removing and In‐

stalling
Removing
– Remove the front center armrest in the center console. Refer
to
– Disengage and remove center armrest -1-.
– If equipped, disconnect the connector.
Installing
⇒ “4.1 Overview - Front Center Armrest”, page 54 .
4.3 Front Center Armrest Storage Compart‐

♦permitted
Scraper no. 1 from the Scraper Set - VAS6845-
Removing
– Fold up the front center armrest.
– Unclip the trim -1- to the center armrest storage compartment
from the storage compartment -arrows- using the -3409- or the
scraper from the -VAS6845- .

– Remove the storage compartment -1- from the center console.
– Disconnect the connectors and free up the wiring.
– Remove the multimedia devices. Refer to ⇒ Communication;
Rep. Gr. 91 ; Infotainment System; Component Location
Overview - Infotainment System .
Installing
⇒ “4.1 Overview - Front Center Armrest”, page 54 .
4. Front Center Armrest 55

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5 Rear Center Armrest

⇒ “5.1 Overview - Rear Center Armrest”, page 56
⇒ “5.2 Rear Center Armrest, Removing and Installing”,
page 57
⇒ “5.3 Rear Center Armrest Storage Compartment, Removing
⇒ “5.4 Rear Center Armrest Insert Trim, Removing and Installing”,
page 58
⇒ “5.5 Rear Center Armrest Cover, Removing and Installing”,
page 59
⇒ “5.6 Rear Center Armrest Decorative Trim, Removing and In‐
5.1 Overview - Rear Center Armrest
1 - Lower Cover
❑ For the rear center arm‐
rest
ling. Refer topermitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
⇒ “5.5 Rear Center Arm‐

rest Cover, Removing

and Installing”,
page 59 .
audibly
2 - Center Armrest Decorative
Trim
models
Parts Catalog.
❑ Quantity: 2
ling. Refer to
rest Decorative Trim,
ling”, page 60 .
deformed clips
audibly
3 - Front Cover
❑ For the rear center arm‐
rest
ling. Refer to
rest Cover, Removing
and Installing”,
page 59 .
4 - Insert Trim
❑ For the rear center armrest

Audi A8 2018 ➤

⇒ “5.4 Rear Center Armrest Insert Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 58 .
5 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 2 Nm
6 - Spacer Wedge
⇒ “5.3 Rear Center Armrest Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing”, page 58 .
7 - Storage Compartment Trim
❑ For the rear center armrest
with respect to⇒the

“5.3 RearofCenter Armrest Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing”, page 58 .
correctness information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
8 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 1.5 Nm
9 - Center Armrest Storage Compartment
⇒ “5.3 Rear Center Armrest Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing”, page 58 .
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “5.2 Rear Center Armrest, Removing and Installing”, page 57 .
11 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 3
❑ 3 Nm
5.2 Rear Center Armrest, Removing and In‐

stalling
Removing
– Remove the single seat seat cushion. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep.
and Installing .
– Remove the rear center console cover. Refer to
ling”, page 42 .
Refer to
– Disconnect the connectors -1, 2, 3 and 4-.
5. Rear Center Armrest 57

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– Remove the center armrest -1-.
Installing
⇒ “5.1 Overview - Rear Center Armrest”, page 56 .
5.3 Rear Protected

Center
permitted Armrest Storage Compart‐

Removing
– Fold the rear center armrest cover.
– Release the hook and the positions shown -arrows- consecu‐
tively with a small flat-head screwdriver.
– At the same time push the trim -1- for the center armrest stor‐
age compartment upward using the -T10383/1- .
– Remove the center armrest storage compartment trim.

– Remove the spacer wedges -1- for the center armrest cover.
– Remove the storage compartment -2- from the center armrest.
Installing
5.4 Rear Center Armrest Insert Trim, Re‐


Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
– Remove the front cover for the rear center armrest. Refer to
page 59 .
– Remove the spacer wedge for the rear center armrest cover.
Refer to
– Remove the trim -1- for the center armrest insert from the cen‐
ter armrest using the -T10383/1- or the -3409- -arrows-.
– Disengage and remove the remaining retainers of the center
console insert trim.
Installing
5.5 Rear Center Armrest Cover, Removing

and Installing
Removing
– Remove the front cover -1- for the center armrest from the
center armrest using the -T10383/1- or the -3409- -arrows-.
– Detach and remove the center armrest cover.
– Disengage the gap cover -1- from the lower cover -arrows-.
5. Rear Center Armrest 59

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– Remove the lower cover -1- for the center armrest from the
center armrest using the -T10383/1- or the -3409- -arrows-.
– Detach and remove the center armrest cover.
Installing
5.6 Rear Center Armrest Decorative Trim,
Removing and Installing

♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
Removing
– Remove the rear center armrest storage compartment. Refer
to
– Remove the rear center armrest covers. Refer to
page 59 .
– Remove the trim from the rear center armrest insert. Refer to
⇒ “5.4 Rear Center Armrest Insert Trim, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 58 .
– If installed, disconnect the connectors -arrows- to do so press
the release.
– If installed, remove the screw -1-.
– Unclip the center armrest decorative trim -1- from the center
armrest -arrows- with the -3409- .
– Disengage the decorative trim from the center armrest and
remove.
Installing

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6 Interior Rearview Mirror

⇒ “6.1 Overview - Interior Rearview Mirror”, page 61
⇒ “6.2 Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and Installing”,
page 62
⇒ “6.3 Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On and Off”, page
64
⇒ “6.4 Compass Display, Switching On and Off”, page 64
⇒ “6.5 Compass Zone, Adjusting”, page 64
⇒ “6.6 Digital Compass, Calibrating”, page 65
⇒ “6.7 Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Setting”,
page 65
⇒ “6.8 Magnetic Zones, Reading in Different World Maps”,
page 65
⇒ “6.9 Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Checking
Function”, page 66
6.1 Overview - Interior Rearview Mirror
1 - Front Cover
❑ For the mirror base
audibly
2 - Clamp
❑ For the interior rearview
mirror
❑ Replace after removing
the interior rearview mir‐
ror Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
3 - Bolt with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
4 - Rear Cover
mirror without optional
equipment
audibly
5 - Retaining Plate
mirror
❑ Attached to the wind‐
shield
6 - Cover
❑ For the control module
sensor system
mirror with optional
equipment
audibly
6. Interior Rearview Mirror 61

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7 - Rear Cover
❑ For the interior rearview mirror with optional equipment
8 - Interior Rearview Mirror
❑ Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror: the glass of the interior rearview mirror is comprised of sev‐
eral layers and contains an electrolyte fluid. If the mirror glass is broken pay attention to escaping
electrolyte fluid.
❑ Equipment version: with integrated Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module - J844-
❑ The Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module - J844- cannot be replaced separately. Replace the
interior rearview mirror if faulty
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “6.2 Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and Installing”, page 62 .
❑ Replace the clip after removing
6.2 Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing and

Installing
♦ Clip release lever no. 5 from
permitted theauthorised
unless Scraper SetAG.
by AUDI - VAS6845-
Removing
– Follow the safety precautions for the automatic dimming inte‐
rior rearview mirror. Refer to
⇒ “1.24 Safety Precautions, Automatic Dimming Interior Rear‐
view Mirror”, page 15 .
– Tilt the interior rearview mirror downward until it stops, ap‐
proximately 25°.
– Pull the rear cover -2- downward -arrow A- and at the same
time release the catches -1- by pressing firmly on the cover
-arrow B-.
– Disengage the cover from the mirror base and remove.
Interior rearview mirror with optional equipment:

– Unclip the cover -1- using the clip release lever from the -
VAS6845- -arrows A, B and C- by carefully inserting the clip
release lever between the windshield and the cover.
– Disengage the front of the cover -1- and remove it toward the
rear.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Rear Cover for Interior Rearview Mirror with Optional Equipment:

– Pull the rear cover -2- downward -arrow A- and at the same
time release the catches -1- by pressing firmly on the cover
-arrow B-.
– Disengage the cover from the mirror base and remove.
Continuation for all mirror versions:

– Place a flat-head screwdriver between the retaining plate and
the mirror base.
– Carefully turn the flat-head screwdriver on its axis -arrow A-,

until the retaining tab disengages from the baseplate.

– At the same time, turn the mirror base -1- counter-clockwise
-arrow B- until it stops.
– Remove the interior rearview mirror from the baseplate and
disconnect the connector -2-.
– Carefully disengage the tabs -arrows- and remove the front

cover -1- downward out of the guide rods on the interior rear‐
view mirror base -2-.
Installing
– Replace the clip -2- or -5- after removing the interior rearview
mirror. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the allocation.
– Position the interior rearview mirror tilted 20° with respect to
the installation position.
– Turn the interior rearview mirror clockwise until it stops.
• If the interior rearview mirror with integrated Automatic High
Beam Assist Control Module - J844- is replaced select the
“Replace control module” function for the respective control
module using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester Diagnostic .
⇒ “6.1 Overview - Interior Rearview Mirror”, page 61 .

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6.3 Automatic Dimming Function, Switching

On and Off
– By briefly pressing the button -2- (less than three seconds),
the automatic dimming function is switched on or off automat‐
ically.
Automatic dimming “ON”: the lamp in the display -1- turns on.
Automatic dimming “OFF”: the lamp in the display -1- turns off.
♦ The automatic dimming is reactivated every time the ignition
is switched on.
♦ If the automatic dimming function is deactivated, the function
is also deactivated on the exterior rearview mirror.
♦ In dimming mode, the mirror surface lights up when interior
lights are switched on or reverse gear is engaged.
♦ The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function can
only work properly if the rear window shade is raised.
6.4 Compass Display, Switching On and Off

– Press and hold the button -2- for three to six seconds. The
compass display -1- changes from “ON” to “OFF” and vice
versa.
Compass display “ON” - the direction is displayed.
Compass display “OFF” - the direction is not displayed.
6.5 Compass Zone, Adjusting

It is necessary to set the magnetic zone if:
• A new Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror - Y7- is
installed.
• The vehicle is driven a long distance over more than two zones
from the originally set zone, then the new magnetic zone must
be set.
Compass Zone, Adjusting:
– Press the button -2- for 6 to 9 seconds until a “Z” and a mag‐
netic zone number appear.
– Keep pressing the button until the number of the desired mag‐
netic zone appears. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Read the desired compass zone on the world map:

♦ North America. Refer to ⇒ page 65 .

After a few seconds, the compass display switches from the num‐
ber of the desired magnetic zone to the direction.
– The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is re‐
activated after the compass zone is set. Refer to
⇒ “6.4 Compass Display, Switching On and Off”, page 64 .

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6.6 Digital Compass, Calibrating

It is necessary to calibrate the digital compass if:
• The compass directions are not correct.
• The letter “C” instead of a direction will appear or the compass
display will be blank.
installed.
The digital compass may also need to be calibrated if:
• The vehicle battery was reconnected after being disconnected
for an extended period.
• A new audio system or audio system component was installed.
Digital Compass, Calibrating:
– Switch the ignition on.
• The letter “C” must appear in the compass display -1-.
– If the letter “C” does not appear, press the button -2- for 9 to
12 seconds until a “C” appears in the compass display.
– Drive in a circle two to three times at about 10 km/h (5 mph)
until a direction is shown in the compass display.
activated after the calibration is complete. Refer to
⇒ “6.3 Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On and Off”,
page 64 .
6.7 Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview

Mirror, Setting
It is necessary to set when:
installed.
– Press the button -2- for 12 to 15 seconds until either an “L” (for
LHD vehicles) or an
Protected “A” (forCopying
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private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Press the button again
with respect briefly
to the to change
correctness theinsteering
of information side.
this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– After a brief moment, the display changes automatically to “C”

- for calibrating. The digital compass must now be calibrated
again. Refer to
⇒ “6.6 Digital Compass, Calibrating”, page 65 .
activated after setting the steering side. Refer to
⇒ “6.3 Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On and Off”,
page 64 .
6.8 Magnetic Zones, Reading in Different World Maps

North America

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6.9 Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview

Mirror, Checking Function
To check the function, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
• Interior rearview mirror installed.
• Ignition switched on.
• Reverse gear not engaged.
• Automatic-dimming function must be switched on, indicator
light must come on.

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Test Sequence
– Cover the photosensor -1- on the housing side.
– Shine a light source, such as a flashlight, in the mirror on the
mirror side of the photosensor -2-.
• The interior rearview mirror must dim within a short period of
time.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
7 Special Tools
♦ Pliers - T40172A- withpermitted
-T40172/2-

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♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-

7. Special Tools 69
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69 – Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts

1 Seat Belts
⇒ “1.1 Component Location Overview - Seat Belts and Mounting
Points”, page 70
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Front Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 73
⇒ “1.3 Overview - Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 75
⇒ “1.4 Overview - Rear Center Three-Point Seat Belt”,
page 77
⇒ “1.5 Overview - Front Seat Belt Latch”, page
Protected 78 Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
by copyright.
⇒ “1.6 Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch”,
withpage
respect 79
⇒ “1.7 Front Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing”,

page 81
⇒ “1.8 Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing”,
page 83
⇒ “1.9 Front Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing”,
page 85
⇒ “1.10 Rear Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing”,
page 86
⇒ “1.11 Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing”,
page 86
⇒ “1.12 Outer Rear Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing”,
page 87
⇒ “1.13 Rear Seat Belt Tensioner, Removing and Installing”, page
88
⇒ “1.14 Seat Belt Height Adjuster, Removing and Installing”, page
90
⇒ “1.15 Front Seat Belt Latch, Removing and Installing”,
page 91
⇒ “1.16 Rear Seat Belt Latch, Removing and Installing”,
page 92
1.1 Component Location Overview - Seat Belts and Mounting Points
70 Rep. Gr.69 - Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts

Audi A8 2018 ➤
1 - Front Seat Belt Latches

❑ with
♦ Driver Seat Belt Switch -
E24-
♦ Front Passenger Seat Belt
Switch - E25-
⇒ “1.5 Overview - Front
Seat Belt Latch”,
page 78 .
2 - Front Belt End Fitting
Three-Point Seat Belt”,
page 73 .
3 - Automatic Belt Retractor
❑ For the front three-point
seat belt
❑ with
Tensioner Igniter 1 - N154-
♦ Front Passenger Belt Force
Limiter - G552-
♦ Right
permitted unless Front Seat
authorised Belt
by AUDI AG.Ten‐
sioner
with respect Control
to the Module
correctness - in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
of information
J855-
Three-Point Seat Belt”,
page 73 .
4 - Belt Height Adjuster/Front
Seat Belt Guide
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Front Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 73 .
5 - Right Rear Release Lever
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.3 Overview - Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 75 .
❑ For the right rear three-point seat belt
❑ with
♦ Passenger Side Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Igniter - N197-
♦ Right Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Control Module - J1098- (equipment version)
♦ Passenger Side Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Igniter 2 - N750- (equipment version)
7 - Right rear / rear in the center seat belt latches
❑ with
♦ Passenger Side Second Row Seat Belt Switch - F392-
♦ Center Second Row Seat Belt Switch - F391- (equipment version)
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.6 Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch”, page 79 .
8 - Left Rear Seat Belt Latch
❑ With Driver Side Second Row Seat Belt Switch - F390-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.6 Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch”, page 79 .
1. Seat Belts 71
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❑ For the rear three-point seat belt in the center
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.4 Overview - Rear Center Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 77 .
❑ For the left rear three-point seat belt
❑ with
♦ Left Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Control Module - J1097- (equipment version)
♦ Driver Side Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Igniter 2 - N749- (equipment version)
♦ Driver Side Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Igniter - N196-
11 - Rear Belt End Fitting
12 - Center Rear Belt End Fitting
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.4 Overview - Rear Center Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 77 .
13 - Belt Height Adjuster/Front Seat Belt Guide
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “1.2 Overview - Front Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 73 .
❑ For the front three-point seat belt
❑ with
♦ Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Igniter 1 - N153-
♦ Driver Belt Force Limiter - G551-
♦ Left Front Seat Belt Tensioner Control Module - J854-
15 - Front Belt End Fitting

Audi A8 2018 ➤
1.2 Overview - Front Three-Point Seat Belt
1 - Bolt
❑ Replace the bolt if it was
removed because of an
accident when the seat
belt was buckled.
❑ 40 Nm
with Electric Seat Belt Ten‐
sioner and Electric Seat Belt
Force Limiter
❑ with
♦ Left Front Seat Belt Ten‐
sioner Control Module -
J854- / Right Front Seat
Belt Tensioner Control
Module - J855-
♦ Driver Belt Force Limiter -
G551- / Front Passenger
Belt Force Limiter - G552-
♦ Driver Seat Belt Tensioner
Igniter 1 - N153- / Front
Passenger Seat Belt Ten‐
sioner Igniter 1 - N154-
❑ The Left Front Seat Belt
Tensioner Control Mod‐
ule -J854- / Right Front
Seat Belt Tensioner
Control Module -J855-
must be adapted after
replacing the automatic
belt retractors using the
Vehicle Diagnostic
Tester .
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.7 Front Three-Point
Seat Belt, Removing
3 - Connector
❑ For
♦ Driver Belt Force Limiter - G551-
♦ Front Passenger Belt Force Limiter - G552-
4 - Connector
❑ For
♦ Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Igniter 1 - N153- Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Front Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Igniter 1 - with
N154-
5 - Seat Belt Height Adjuster

❑ Seat belt height adjuster must be replaced if the belt tensioner has deployed with the belt buckled
⇒ “1.14 Seat Belt Height Adjuster, Removing and Installing”, page 90 .
6 - Bolt
❑ Replace the bolt if it was removed because of an accident when the seat belt was buckled.
❑ 27 Nm
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7 - Seat Belt Guide

8 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
9 - Nut
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 6 Nm
10 - Front Seat Belt Guide
❑ Do not jam or damage the seat belt webbing
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.9 Front Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing”, page 85 .
11 - Connector
❑ For
♦ Left Front Seat Belt Tensioner Control Module - J854-
♦ Right Front Seat Belt Tensioner Control Module - J855-
12 - Bolt
❑ 4.5 Nm
13 - Belt End Fitting
❑ Engaged to the pins and pull upward until the spring tabs audibly engage
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.11 Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing”, page 86 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
1.3 Overview - Outer Rear Three-Point Seat

Belt
⇒ “1.3.1 Overview - Rear Outer Three-Point Seat Belt, Bench
Seat”, page 75
⇒ “1.3.2 Overview - Rear Outer Three-Point Seat Belt, Single
Seats”, page 76
1.3.1 Overview - Rear Outer Three-Point Seat Belt, Bench Seat
1 - Bolt
belt was buckled.
❑ 40 Nm
2 - Bolt Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ Replace the bolt if it was with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
belt was buckled.
❑ 40 Nm
❑ with
♦ Driver Side Rear Seat Belt
Tensioner Igniter - N196-
♦ Passenger Side Rear Seat
Belt Tensioner Igniter -
N197-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.8.1 Outer Rear
Three-Point Seat Belt,
ling”, page 83 .
4 - Seat Belt Guide
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.8.1 Outer Rear
Three-Point Seat Belt,
ling”, page 83 .
5 - Bolt
❑ 27 Nm
6 - Connector
❑ For
⇒ “1.12 Outer Rear Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing”, page 87 .
1. Seat Belts 75
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1.3.2 Overview - Rear Outer Three-Point Seat Belt, Single Seats
1 - Bolt
belt was buckled.
❑ 40 Nm
2 - Seat Frame
3 - Bolt
belt was buckled.
❑ 40 Nm
4 - Nut
❑ 27 Nm
5 - Rear Seat Belt Tensioner
❑ with
♦ Passenger Side Rear Seat
Belt Tensioner Igniter 2 -
N750-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.13 Rear Seat Belt
Tensioner, Removing
and Installing”,
page 88 .
6 - Connector
❑ For
♦ Passenger Side Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Igniter 2 - N750-
7 - Bolt
❑ 27 Nm
8 - Seat Belt Guide
⇒ “1.8.1 Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing”, page 83 .
9 - Connector
❑ For
♦ Left Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Control Module - J1097-
♦ Right Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Control Module - J1098-
10 - Connector Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ For permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
❑ with

Audi A8 2018 ➤

♦ Left Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Control Module - J1097-
♦ Right Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Control Module - J1098-
⇒ “1.8.1 Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing”, page 83 .
⇒ “1.12 Outer Rear Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing”, page 87 .
1.4 Overview - Rear Center Three-Point Seat Belt

1 - Seat Frame with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
❑ Left individual seat

2 - Nut
belt was buckled.
❑ 40 Nm
❑ On versions with single
seats
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling. Refer to ⇒ Seats;
Rep. Gr. 72 ; Rear
Seats; Bench Seat / Sin‐
gle Seats, Removing
and Installing .
4 - Nut
belt was buckled.
❑ 40 Nm
5 - Seat Belt Latch
❑ For versions with bench
seat
⇒ “1.6.1 Overview -
Rear Seat Belt Latch,
Bench Seat”,
page 79 .
6 - Seat Belt Guide in Rear
Shelf
ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.10 Rear Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing”, page 86 .
7 - Automatic Belt Retractor in Rear Shelf
⇒ “1.8.2 Rear Three Point Seat Belt in Center, Removing and Installing”, page 85 .
8 - Bolt
❑ 45 Nm
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9 - Rear Seat Backrest

❑ For the bench seat
❑ On versions with bench seat
⇒ “1.16.1 Rear Left / Right Seat Belt Latch, Removing and Installing”, page 92 .
1.5 Overview - Front Seat Belt Latch
1 - Front Seat
2 - Front Seat Belt Latch
❑ with
♦ Driver Seat Belt Switch -
E24-
Switch - E25-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.15 Front Seat Belt
Latch, Removing and
❑ Replace the seat belt
latch if the belt tensioner
has deployed with the
belt buckled
3 - Connector
4 - Cable Holder
❑ Clip into the seat frame
5 - Bolt
belt was buckled.
❑ 33 Nm

Audi A8 2018 ➤
1.6 Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch

⇒ “1.6.1 Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch, Bench Seat”,
page 79
⇒ “1.6.2 Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch, Single Seats”,
page 80
1.6.1 Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch, Bench Seat
1 - Nut
belt was buckled.
❑ 40 Nm
2 - Left Seat Belt Latch
❑ Rest of World equip‐
ment/market version:
with Driver Side Second
Row Seat Belt Switch -
F390-
Parts Catalog.
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.16.1 Rear Left /
Right Seat Belt Latch,
ling”, page 92 .
❑ Always replace if the
belt tensioner has de‐
ployed when the belt is
buckled
❑ Align with the direction
of travel when bolting it
on
❑ The locating pin on the
floor panel must be in
the opening on the seat
belt latch bolting surface
3 - Threaded Pins
4 - Locating Pins
5 - Nut
removed because of an accident when the seat belt was buckled.
❑ 40 Nm
6 - Center/Right Seat Belt Latch
❑ Rest of World equipment/market version: with
♦ Center Second Row Seat Belt Switch - F391-
♦Protected
Passenger Side Second Row Seat Belt Switch - F392-
❑ Allocation.
with respect to the Refer to
correctness the Parts
of information Catalog.
in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

⇒ “1.16.2 Rear Center Seat Belt Latch, Removing and Installing”, page 92 .
❑ Always replace if the belt tensioner has deployed when the belt is buckled
❑ Align with the direction of travel when bolting it on
❑ The locating pin on the floor panel must be in the opening on the seat belt latch bolting surface
1. Seat Belts 79
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7 - Connector
❑ Only Rest of World equipment/market version:
❑ For
♦ Center Second Row Seat Belt Switch - F391-
❑ For center belt
9 - Threaded Pins
10 - Locating Pins
11 - Connector
❑ For Driver Side Second Row Seat Belt Switch - F390-
1.6.2 Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch, Single Seats
1 - Bolt
belt was buckled. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
❑ 33 Nm with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
2 - Washer
3 - Locating Pins
4 - Threaded Pins
5 - Center Seat Belt Latch
❑ With Center Second
Row Seat Belt Switch -
F391-
ling, right single seat.
Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep.
Gr. 72 ; Rear Seats;
Bench Seat / Single
Seats, Removing and
Installing .
❑ Always replace if the
belt tensioner has de‐
ployed when the belt is
buckled
❑ Align with the direction
of travel when bolting it
on
❑ The locating pin on the
floor panel must be in
the opening on the seat
belt latch bolting surface
6 - Connector

Audi A8 2018 ➤
❑ For Center Second Row Seat Belt Switch - F391-

7 - Seat Frame
8 - Nut
❑ 40 Nm
9 - Connector
❑ For
♦ Driver Side Second Row Seat Belt Switch - F390-
10 - Right / Left Seat Belt Latch
❑ Rest of World equipment/market version: with
♦ Driver Side Second Row Seat Belt Switch - F390-
❑ Always replace if the belt tensioner has deployed when the belt is buckled
❑ When mounting pay attention to the anti-twist mechanism
1.7 Front Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing

and Installing
Removing
– Switch off the ignition and place the ignition key outside of the
vehicle and wait 10 seconds before working on the airbag sys‐
tem.
– Move the front seat all the way forward and up.
– Remove the front belt end fitting. Refer to
⇒ “1.11 Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing”, page
86 .
– Remove the B-pillar trim panels and guide out the seat belt
webbing. Refer to
⇒ “6.11 B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 229 .
– Remove the front seat belt guide. Refer to
⇒ “1.9 Front Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing”, page
85 . with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
1. Seat Belts 81
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– Remove the screw -1-.

– Remove the seat belt relay -2- with the seat belt webbing.
CAUTION
er.
– Disconnect the connector -1- for the seat belt force limiter to
do so remove the connector lock.
– Push the release to disconnect the seat belt tensioner control
module connector -2-.
– Remove the bolts -arrows-
permitted and then
unless authorised remove
by AUDI AG. AUDI the
AGautomatic beltor accept any liability
does not guarantee
retractor -4- from
withthe mount.
– Pull the connector lock -3- out, then disconnect the connector
from the seat belt tensioner igniter.
Installing
• Equipped on some models: after replacing the Left Front Seat
Belt Tensioner Control Module -J854- /Right Front Seat Belt
Tensioner Control Module -J855- , the control module must be
adapted using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
– Insert the automatic belt retractor with the anti-twist mecha‐

nism -1- in the mount -arrow- and tighten the bolt.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
1.8 Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing

and Installing
⇒ “1.8.1 Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 83
⇒ “1.8.2 Rear Three Point Seat Belt in Center, Removing and
1.8.1 Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Re‐

Removing
tem.
– Remove the rear seat backrest, refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr.
72 ; Rear Seats; Rear Seat Backrest, Removing and Installing
or remove the single seat, refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; E-
G21; Bench Seat / Single Seats, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the outer rear belt end fitting. Refer to
page 87 .
– Remove the rear seat belt guide. Refer to
⇒ “1.10 Rear Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing”, page
86 .
– Remove the rear shelf and guide out the seat belt webbing.
Refer to
– Remove the rear wheel housing liner. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Wheel Housing Liner; Overview - Rear
Wheel Housing Liner .
1. Seat Belts 83
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– Push the insulation mat to the side.

– Remove the seat belt relay -1-.
– Push the insulation mat for the rear panel to the side.
CAUTION
er.
– Push the release to disconnect the rear seat belt tensioner

control module connector -2-.
– Disconnect the connector -3- by releasing the connector lock
with a small flat-head screwdriver.
– Remove the three-point seat belt -4- upward from the mount.
Installing
nism -1- in the mount -arrow- and tighten the bolt.
• Equipped on some models: after replacing the Left Rear Seat
Belt Tensioner Control Module -J1097- /Right Rear Seat Belt
Tensioner Control Module -J1098- , the control module must
be adapted using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Installation instructions: for example tightening specifications,
permitted unless re‐
authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
placing components. Refer to with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
⇒ “1.3 Overview - Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 75 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
1.8.2 Rear Three Point Seat Belt in Center,

Removing
– Remove the rear seat backrests, refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr.
or remove the single seats, refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; E-
– Remove the rear seat belt guide. Refer to
86 .
– Remove the rear shelf and guide out the seat belt webbing.
Refer to
– Remove the upper luggage compartment trim panel. Refer to
⇒ “7.9 Upper Luggage Compartment Trim Panel, Removing
– Push the three-point seat belt -2- toward the rear out of the
mount and remove upward -arrow-.
Installing
nism -1- in the mount -2- -arrow- and tighten the bolt.
⇒ “1.4 Overview - Rear Center Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 77 .
1.9 Front Seat Belt Guide, Removing and

Installing
Removing
– Remove the B-pillar trim panels and move it to the side with
the seat belt webbing. Refer to
page 229 .
– Remove the nut -arrow A-.
– Unclip the wire -arrow B- on the air duct.
– Remove the air duct -1- from the B-pillar.
– Push the carpet slightly to the side and remove the air duct
upward -arrow C-.
1. Seat Belts 85
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– Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the seat belt guide
-1-.
Installing
Installation instructions: for example, tightening specifications,
replacing body parts. Refer to
⇒ “1.2 Overview - Front Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 73 and ⇒
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr. 87 ; Air Rout‐
ing; Overview - Passenger Compartment Air Routing and Air
Distribution .
1.10 Rear Seat Belt Guide, Removing and In‐

stalling permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Removing
– Position the single seat in the front, lowest position.
– Move the rear headrests into the lowest position.
Outer seat belt guide:
– Unclip the seat belt guide -1- carefully from the rear shelf
-arrow- using the Scraper from the - VAS6845- .
– Disengage the remaining frame.
– Thread the seat belt webbing out and remove the seat belt
guide.
Center seat belt guide:

– Unclip the seat belt guide -1- carefully from the rear shelf
-arrow- using the Scraper from the - VAS6845- .
– Disengage the remaining frame.
– Thread the seat belt webbing out and remove the seat belt
guide.
Installing
Information for installation: for example, tightening specifications,
⇒ “1.4 Overview - Rear Center Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 77
and ⇒ “6.8 Overview - Rear Shelf”, page 225 .
1.11 Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and In‐

stalling

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
– Unclip the seat belt outlet trim -1- from the side sill side seat
side trim -arrow- by hand or using the scraper from the -
VAS6845- .
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the spring on the belt end fitting due to im‐
proper handling.
– Move the spring just far enough until it is possible to release
the tab on the spring.
– Release the spring catches -2- by inserting a small flat-head

screwdriver in the opening in thebyspring.
Protected copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
• Replace the three-point seat
withbelt if the
respect to thespring gets
correctness bent. in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
of information
– Push the belt end fitting -1- downward -arrow- and disengage
from the pin -3-.
– Guide out the belt end fitting upward through the seat belt
guide under the seat side trim.
Installing
1.12 Outer Rear Belt End Fitting, Removing

and Installing
Removing
– Remove the bench seat or single seat. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep.
and Installing .
Belt End Fitting without Seat Belt Tensioner:
– Remove the bolt -1- and remove the belt end fitting -2-.
1. Seat Belts 87
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Belt End Fitting with Seat Belt Tensioner:

– Remove the bolt -1- and then remove the belt relay -2-.
– Remove the single seat.
– Open the cover -2- for the belt end fitting -1- with a flat-head
screwdriver on the catch -arrow-, open and push to the side.
– Push together the catches on the clamp with a plies
-A arrows-.
– At the same time push the anchoring pins -2- together with the
clamp -3- to release in the direction of -arrow B-.
– Disengage the anchoring pins from the clamp in the belt end
fitting -1-.
Installing
– Belt end fitting with seat belt tensioner: engage the anchoring
bolts -2- in the clamp -3- and push in the direction of
-arrow A-, until the catches -B arrows- engage.
⇒ “1.3.2 Overview - Rear Outer Three-Point Seat Belt, Single
Seats”, page 76 .
1.13 Rear Seat Belt Tensioner, Removing

and Installing
Removing

Audi A8 2018 ➤
tem.
– Remove the single seat. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Rear
Seats; Bench Seat / Single Seats, Removing and Installing .
– Open the cover -2- for the belt end fitting -1- with a flat-head
screwdriver on the catch -arrow-, open and push to the side.
– Push together the catches on the clamp with a plies

-A arrows-.
– At the same time push the anchoring pins -2- together with the
clamp -3- to release in the direction of -arrow B-.
– Disengage the anchoring pins from the clamp in the belt end
fitting -1-.
– Push the insulation mat for the rear panel to the side.
CAUTION
er.
– Release the locking mechanism and disconnect the connector

-2- for the seat belt tensioner.
– Remove the nut -3-.
– Disengage and remove the belt tensioner -1- upward -arrow-
from the mount.
Installing
1. Seat Belts 89
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– Engage the anchoring bolts -2- in the clamp -3- and push in
the direction of -arrow A-, until the catches -B arrows- engage.
⇒ “1.3 Overview - Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt”, page 75 .
1.14 Seat Belt Height Adjuster, Removing

and Installing
Removing
– Remove the B-pillar trim panels (refer to
page 229 ) and move it to the side with the seat belt webbing.
– Remove the seat belt relay -2- with the seat belt webbing.
– Move seat belt height adjuster to the lowest position.

– Remove the belt height adjuster -2- upward -arrow- from the
mount on the B-pillar.
Installing
Replacement seat belt height adjusters are delivered with the
slider in the lowest position (installation position).
• If removed seat belt height adjusters are reinstalled, these
should be placed in the lowest position (installation position).
• The beltProtected
heightby
permitted adjuster button
authorised must
by AUDI notAG
AG. AUDI bedoes
pressed when
not guarantee in‐ any liability
unless or accept
stalling thewithB-pillar
respect totrim panel. of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
the correctness

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– First, insert the B-pillar trim panel -3- upward into the mount
on the roof.
• The mount -2- for the sliding piece of the B-pillar trim must
engage in the retaining pin -1- on the seat belt height adjuster
-arrow-.
– Seat belt height adjuster replacement part: after installing the
B-pillar trim panel, push the slider all the way up with force.
• This unlocks the seat belt height adjuster assembly anchor‐
age.
– When checking function, the following conditions must be ful‐
filled:
• The seat belt height adjuster must audibly engage at every
possible position (and in the highest position too).
• The seat belt height adjustment button must return to the up‐
per position by itself after being pressed.
• The seat belt relay must swing into the vertical position or to‐
wards the carrier by itself after tightening the screw.
If any of the listed conditions are not met, then the belt height
adjuster assembly must be checked. Replace the belt height ad‐
juster if necessary.
1.15 Front Seat Belt Latch, Removing and In‐

stalling
Removing
– Disconnect the connector -arrow- and free up the wire.
– Remove the bolt -1- and remove the seat belt latch -2-.
Installing
– Position the seat belt latch so that the anti-twist mechanism
engages in the cut-out on the seat frame.
placing
Protected components.
by copyright. Refer
Copying for private to
or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
⇒ “1.5 Overview - Front Seat Belt Latch”, page 78 .
1. Seat Belts 91
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1.16 Rear Seat Belt Latch, Removing and In‐

stalling
⇒ “1.16.1 Rear Left / Right Seat Belt Latch, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 92
⇒ “1.16.2 Rear Center Seat Belt Latch, Removing and Installing”,
page 92
1.16.1 Rear Left / Right Seat Belt Latch, Re‐

Removing
– Remove the bench seat or single seat. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep.
and Installing .
Bench Seat:
– If installed, free up and disconnect the connector -arrow- for
the seat belt switch.
– Remove the seat belt latch -2-.
– If necessary, remove the center belt end fitting -3-.
Single seats: permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– If installed, disconnect and free up the seat belt switch con‐
nector -arrow- and free up the wire.
– Remove the seat belt latch -1-.
Installing
– Position the seat belt latch so that the anti-twist mechanism
engages in the cut-out.
⇒ “1.6 Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch”, page 79 .
1.16.2 Rear Center Seat Belt Latch, Removing

and Installing
♦ Drill
♦ Protective Eyewear
Removing
– Remove the right bench seat or single seat. Refer to ⇒ Seats;
Rep. Gr. 72 ; Rear Seats; Bench Seat / Single Seats, Re‐
moving and Installing .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Bench Seat:
– If installed, free up and disconnect the connectors -arrows- for
the seat belt switch.
– Remove the right seat belt latch -2- with the center seat belt
latch -3-.
If necessary, separate the seat belt latches from each other:
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to flying metal shavings.
Irritation and injury to skin and eyes possible.
– Wear protective eyewear.
– Wear safety gloves.
– Drill out the rivet.

Installing
– Position the seat belt latches so that the anti-twist mechanism
engages in the cut-out.
⇒ “1.6 Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch”, page 79 .
1. Seat Belts 93
Audi A8 2018 ➤
2 Child Seat Anchors

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Rear Child Seat Anchors”, page 94
⇒ “2.2 Rear Child Seat Anchor, Removing and Installing”,
page 94
2.1 Overview - Rear Child Seat Anchors
1 - Pop Rivets
2 - Child Seat Anchor
ling. Refer to
⇒ “2.2 Rear Child Seat
Anchor, Removing and
3 - Rear Shelf
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.15 Rear Shelf, Re‐
page 235 .
4 - Cap
ling. Refer to
⇒ “2.2 Rear Child Seat
Anchor, Removing and
❑ Clipped in the rear shelf
2.2 Rear Child Seat Anchor, Removing and

Installing
♦ Pop Rivet Pliers - VAG1753B-
♦ Hand drill
♦ Protective Eyewear

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Cap, Removing
– Unclip the cap -1- for the child seat anchor from the rear shelf
-arrow- using a scraper from the -VAS6845- .
Child Seat Anchor, Removing
– Remove the rear shelf front section. Refer to
– Remove the upper luggage compartment trim panel. Refer to
⇒ “7.9 Upper Luggage Compartment Trim Panel, Removing
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to flying metal shavings.
Irritation and injury to skin and eyes possible.
– Wear protective eyewear. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Wear safety gloves.
– Drill out the pop rivets -arrows- from below (luggage compart‐
ment side).
– Push the insulation mat to the side and remove the child seat
anchor -1-.
Installing
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Rear Child Seat Anchors”, page 94 .
2. Child Seat Anchors 95

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3 Airbag System
⇒ “3.1 Component Location Overview - Airbag System”,
page 96
3.1 Component Location Overview - Airbag System
1 - Pedestrian Protection Trig‐

ger 2 - G599-
❑ Market-Specific Version
⇒ “16.1 Overview - Pe‐
destrian Protection”,
page 157 .
2 - Front Passenger Knee Air‐
bag
❑ With Front Passenger
Knee Airbag Igniter -
N296-
❑ North American market-
specific
⇒ “10.1.2 Overview -
Knee Airbag, Front Pas‐
senger Side”,
page 135 .
3 - Front Passenger Airbag
Unit - NX3-
❑ with
♦ Front Passenger Airbag Ig‐
niter 1 - N131-
♦ Front Passenger Airbag Ig‐
niter 2 - N132-
♦ Front Passenger Airbag
Release Valve Igniter -
N491-
Passenger
Protected by copyright. Airbag”,
Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
page
permitted 110
unless .
4 - Front Passenger Head Cur‐
tain Airbag
❑ With Front Passenger Head Curtain Airbag Igniter - N252-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “9.1 Overview - Head Curtain Airbag”, page 131 .
5 - Thorax Airbag on Front Passenger Side
❑ With Front Passenger Thorax Airbag Igniter - N200-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “8.1 Overview - Front Thorax Airbag”, page 114 .
6 - Front Passenger Side Active Headrest
❑ With Front Passenger Active Head Restraint Igniter - N420-
⇒ “15.1 Front Passenger and Driver Active Head Restraint Igniters N419 / N420 , Replacing after De‐
ployment”, page 154 .
7 - Rear Thorax Airbag on Front Passenger Side
❑ With Passenger Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter - N202-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “8.2 Overview - Rear Thorax Airbag”, page 116 .

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8 - Battery Interrupt Igniter - N253-

❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “5.1 Overview - Battery Interrupt Igniter”, page 103 .
9 - Rear Center Airbag
❑ With Driver Side Front Center Airbag Igniter for Occupant Contact Protection - N738-
⇒ “8.8 Rear Center Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing”, page 123 .
10 - Driver Head Curtain Airbag
❑ With Driver Head Curtain Airbag Igniter - N251-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “9.1 Overview - Head Curtain Airbag”, page 131 .
11 - Rear Thorax Airbag on Driver Side
❑ With Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter - N201-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “8.2 Overview - Rear Thorax Airbag”, page 116 .
12 - Driver Side Active Headrest
❑ With Driver Active Head Restraint Igniter - N419-
⇒ “15.1 Front Passenger and Driver Active Head Restraint Igniters N419 / N420 , Replacing after De‐
ployment”, page 154 .
13 - Front Center Airbag
❑ With Driver Side Front Center Airbag Igniter for Occupant Contact Protection - N737-
⇒ “8.7 Front Center Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing”, page 121 .
14 - Thorax Airbag on Driver Side
❑ With Driver Thorax Airbag Igniter - N199-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “8.1 Overview - Front Thorax Airbag”, page 114 .
15 - Driver Side Airbag
❑ with
♦ Driver Airbag Igniter - N95-
♦ Driver Airbag Release Valve Igniter - N490-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “6.1 Overview - Driver Side Airbag”, page 106 .
16 - Steering Column Electronics Control Module - J527-
❑ With Spiral Spring - F350-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 94 ; Steering Column Switch Module; Overview -
Steering Column Switch Module .
17 - Airbag Indicator Lamp
❑ Integrated into the instrument cluster. Cannot be replaced separately if faulty.
❑ Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 90 ; Instrument Cluster;
Overview - Instrument Cluster .
18 - Driver Side Knee Airbag
❑ With Driver Knee Airbag Igniter - N295-
❑ North American market-specific
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “10.1.2 Overview - Knee Airbag, Front Passenger Side”, page 135 .
19 - Pedestrian Protection
permitted Trigger 1 - G598-
❑ Market-Specific Version
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “16.1 Overview - Pedestrian Protection”, page 157 .
20 - Airbag Control Module - J234-
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “4.1 Overview - Airbag Control Module”, page 99 .
21 - Front Passenger Airbag -Disabled- Indicator Lamp - K145-
❑ Integrated in the Front Roof Module - WX3- . Cannot be replaced separately if faulty.
3. Airbag System 97
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❑ Replace the Front Roof Module - WX3- . Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Controls, Front
Interior Lamp/Reading Lamp, Removing and Installing .
22 - Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch - E224-
❑ Not for North American Market.

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4 Airbag Control Module

⇒ “4.1 Overview - Airbag Control Module”, page 99
⇒ “4.2 Airbag Control Module J234 , Removing and Installing”,
page 99
4.1 Overview - Airbag Control Module
1 - Center Tunnel
2 - Connector
3 - Airbag Control Module -
J234-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “4.2 Airbag Control
Module J234 , Remov‐
ing and Installing”, page
99 .
❑ The control module is
grounded via the hous‐
ing with the body.
4 - Ground Wire
5 - Nut
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ The thread must be
paint and contaminant
free, nut and ground
pins serve as ground
connection for the con‐
trol module.
❑ 9 Nm
6 - Connector
7 - Threaded Pins
❑ Quantity: Protected
4 by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ The threadpermitted
must unless
be authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
paint and contaminant
free, nut and ground
pins serve as ground
connection for the con‐
trol module.
4.2 Airbag Control Module - J234- , Remov‐

ing and Installing
♦ Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
Removing
4. Airbag Control Module 99

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– Disconnect the battery ground cable when the ignition is

turned on. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ;
Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .
46 .
– Remove the insulation mat.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the ground wire -3-.
CAUTION
er.
– Remove the airbag control module -2- from the threaded pins.
– Disconnect the connectors -1 and 4- by releasing the connec‐
tor safety catch and opening the securing clip on the connec‐
tor.
Installing
CAUTION
er.
WARNING
Risk of airbag deployment after improper repair when connect‐
ing the battery.
– There must not be anyone in the vehicle interior when con‐
necting the battery.
– Connect
permitted the battery
unless authorised ground
by AUDI AG. AUDI AG cable with
does not the ignition
guarantee switched
or accept any liability
with on. Refer
respect to ⇒ Electrical
to the correctness Equipment;
of information Rep.
in this document. Gr.by27
Copyright AUDI; Battery;
AG.
Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .
WARNING
Risk of airbag deployment after improper repair when switching
on the ignition.
– Switching on the ignition (key/button) after assembly may
only be done when the driver seat is positioned all the way
back.
– Follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐

trical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting
and Connecting .
CAUTION
There is a risk of malfunction when the control module is not
activated correctly.
– Always adhere to the following procedure.
• After every removal and installation of the Airbag Control Mod‐

ule - J234- , the Guided Function “Inertial sensor basic setting”
must be performed.
4. Airbag Control Module 101

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• If the Airbag Control Module - J234- is replaced with a new

part, the basic setting must be performed when starting with
the “0015 - Replace airbag control module” program.
• If the Airbag Control Module - J234- was removed and the
same one was reinstalled, perform an “Initial sensor basic set‐
ting” as follows:
– Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
– Switch the ignition on.
– Select and start the Diagnostic operating mode.
– Select the Test plan tab.
– Select the Select individual test button and select the
following tree structure consecutively:
♦ Diagnostic-Capable Systems
♦ 0015 - Airbag Control Module - J234
♦ 0015 - Airbag, functions
♦ 0015 - Basic setting
♦ 0015 - Inertial sensors basic setting
– Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.
• If the instrument cluster indicates a fault in the airbag system
after assembly, the DTC memory must be checked, erased,
and then checked again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
⇒ “4.1 Overview - Airbag Control Module”, page 99 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
5 Battery Interrupt Igniter

⇒ “5.1 Overview - Battery Interrupt Igniter”, page 103
⇒ “5.2 Battery Interrupt Igniter, Removing and Installing”,
page 104
⇒ “5.3 Battery Interrupt Igniter, 48 Volt N751 , Removing and
5.1 Overview - Battery Interrupt Igniter
1 - Main Fuse Panel

ling. Refer to ⇒ Electri‐
cal Equipment; Rep. Gr.
97 ; Relay Panel, Fuse
Panel, E-Boxes .
2 - Line
❑ Allocation. Refer to
⇒ Wiring diagrams,
Troubleshooting &
Component locations.
3 - Nut
❑ Tightening specifica‐
tion. Refer to ⇒ Electri‐
Panel, E-Boxes .
4 -permitted
Line unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Troubleshooting &
5 - Line
Troubleshooting &
Panel, E-Boxes .
6 - Nut
cal Equipment; Rep. Gr. 97 ; Relay Panel, Fuse Panel, E-Boxes .
7 - Line
❑ Allocation. Refer to ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations.
8 - Bolt
❑ Tightening specification. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 97 ; Relay Panel, Fuse Panel, E-
Boxes .
9 - Line
Boxes .
5. Battery Interrupt Igniter 103

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10 - Nut
Boxes .
11 - Line
12 - Battery Interrupt Igniter - N253-
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “5.2 Battery Interrupt Igniter, Removing and Installing”, page 104 .
13 - Nut
❑ Replace after removing.
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 15 Nm
14 - Connector
❑ For the Battery Interrupt Igniter - N253-
5.2 Battery Interrupt Igniter, Removing and

Installing
♦ If, after a collision, a fault in the airbag system is shown in the
instrument cluster, check if the crash data is saved using the
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. If this is the case, check if the fault
»Resistance too high« is stored in the DTC memory for the
Battery Interrupt Igniter - N253- . If this is the case, the Battery
Interrupt Igniter - N253- must be replaced.
♦ The Battery Interrupt Igniter - N253- interrupts the electrical
circuit each time an airbag is deployed. The Battery Interrupt
Igniter - N253- must be replaced after a deployment.
Removing
tem.
– Unclip the right luggage compartment side trim panel service
cover and remove.
– Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and
Connecting .

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– Release the catch and open the lid -4- -arrow-.

– Remove the nuts -3 and 5-.
CAUTION
er.
– Remove the Battery Interrupt Igniter - N253- .

– Disconnect the connector -1- on the ignition -2- to do so re‐
lease the connector lock with a small flat-head screwdriver.
Installing
theyauthorised
permitted unless engage audibly.
by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equip‐
ment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and
Connecting .
– Check and erase the airbag control module DTC memory be‐
cause faults can be stored from when the connectors are
disconnected. Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester.
⇒ “5.1 Overview - Battery Interrupt Igniter”, page 103 .
5.3 Battery Interrupt Igniter, 48 Volt - N751- ,

The Battery Interrupt Igniter, 48 Volt - N751- is integrated in the
Battery, 48 V - A6- and cannot be replaced separately if faulty.
Battery, 48 V - A6- , Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 97 ; Relay Panels, Fuse Panels, E-Boxes;
Component Location Overview - Relay Panels, Fuse Panels, E-
Boxes .
5. Battery Interrupt Igniter 105

Audi A8 2018 ➤
6 Driver Side Airbag

⇒ “6.1 Overview - Driver Side Airbag”, page 106
⇒ “6.2 Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing”,
page 106
⇒ “6.3 Airbag Connector, Replacing”, page 109
6.1 Overview - Driver Side Airbag

1 - Wiring Harness with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
❑ For the Driver Airbag Ig‐
niter - N95- and Driver
Airbag Release Valve
Igniter - N490-
❑ Replacing. Refer to
⇒ “6.3 Airbag Connec‐
tor, Replacing”,
page 109 .
2 - Steering Wheel
Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 48 ;
Steering Wheel; Over‐
view - Steering Wheel .
3 - Steering Column Electron‐
ics Control Module - J527-
Column Switch Module;
Overview - Steering
Column Switch Module .
4 - Bolt
tion. Refer to ⇒ Suspen‐
sion, Wheels, Steering;
Wheel; Overview -
Steering Wheel .
5 - Driver Side Airbag
❑ Use a T15 Torx screw‐
driver to release, ap‐
proximately 80 mm long
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing”, page 106 .
6.2 Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and

Installing
♦ T15 Torx-screwdriver, approximately 80 mm long, commer‐
cially available

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
WARNING
ory must be read.
– If »short circuit
permittedtounless
positive« isbya AUDI
authorised DTC AG.memory
AUDI AG does entry, discon‐

– If there is a DTC memory entry, the Guided Fault Finding
be followed.
– Move the steering wheel out of the straight-ahead position by
turning it clockwise 90°, so that the opening on the rear side
of the steering wheel faces directly upward (approximately 12
o'clock position).
TIP:
To prevent damage to the wires do not use a flat-head screw‐
driver.
– Guide a Phillips head screwdriver -1- or Torx screwdriver T15
(approximately 80 mm long) in the opening until it stops.
– Release the locking bracket for the airbag by pulling the Torx
screwdriver upward forcefully -arrow-.
– The airbag catch -arrow A- is loosened from the steering wheel

by pressing down the locking bracket -1-.
NOTICE
There is a risk of damaging the airbag unit if force is used.
– Never remove the airbag unit by pulling forcefully.
– If the airbag unit cannot be detached, push it back into the

steering wheel and repeat the procedure.
on the opposite side, while making sure that the airbag is not
reengaged on the other side.
– Loosen the second catch -arrow B- on the steering wheel.
6. Driver Side Airbag 107

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straight).
– Remove the airbag -1- from the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTION
er.
– Disconnect the connector -2-.

– Remove the connector lock -4- and disconnect the connector
-3-.
WARNING
– Store the airbag with the cushion facing upward.
Installing
CAUTION
er.
– Connectpermitted
the connector -1- to
unless authorised the AG.
by AUDI airbag igniter
AUDI AG -arrow
does not A-.or accept any liability
guarantee
– Press in the connector to secure it in the pockets on the steer‐
ing wheel.
– Position the driver side airbag in the steering wheel and press
on until it audibly engages.
diagnostic tester.
⇒ “6.1 Overview - Driver Side Airbag”, page 106 .

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6.3 Airbag Connector, Replacing

Removing
– Remove the driver side airbag. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing”, page
106 .
CAUTION
er.
– Release the connector lock -2- for the connector -1- with a
small flat-head screwdriver -arrow-.
– Disconnect the connectors -1 and 3- from the Driver Airbag

Igniter - N95- and Driver Airbag Release Valve Igniter - N490- .
– Disconnect the connectors -4- bypermitted
releasingunlessthe retaining
authorised by AUDItab.
AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Disengage and remove the wiring harness -2- at the brackets.
Installing
CAUTION
er.
– Connect the connector -1- to the airbag igniter -arrow A-.

locks into place.
diagnostic tester.
⇒ “6.1 Overview - Driver Side Airbag”, page 106 .
6. Driver Side Airbag 109

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7 Front Passenger Airbag

⇒ “7.1 Overview - Front Passenger Airbag”, page 110
⇒ “7.2 Front Passenger Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and
7.1 Overview - Front Passenger Airbag
1 - Connector
❑ For the Front Passenger
Airbag Igniter 2 - N132-
2 - Connector
❑ For Front Passenger
Airbag Igniter 1 - N131-
3 - Front Passenger Airbag
Unit - NX3-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.2 Front Passenger
Airbag Unit with Igniter,
ling”, page 110 .
4 - Screws
❑ 8 Nm
5 - Instrument Panel
❑ Replace the instrument
panel after an airbag
has deployed. Refer to
⇒ “4.6 Instrument Panel,
ling”, page 198 .
6 - Screws
❑ 8 Nm
7 - Connector
❑ For the Front Passenger
Airbag Release Valve
Igniter - N491-
❑ Replace after the airbag
has deployed. Refer to
⇒ Electrical System General Information; Rep. Gr. 97 .
7.2 Front Passenger Airbag Unit with Ignit‐

er, Removing and Installing
Removing Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not


Audi A8 2018 ➤
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.
vehicle
Protected and wait
by copyright. 10 for
Copying seconds.
page 26 .
– Remove the mount for the Information Electronics Control
Module 1 - J794- and let it hang on the connected wires. Refer
to ⇒ Communication; Rep. Gr. 91 ; Infotainment System;
Component Location Overview - Infotainment System .
– Remove the instrument panel vent on the front passenger
side. Refer to
⇒ “4.9 Center Vent, Removing and Installing”, page 203 .
CAUTION
er.
– Release the connector lock -1- with a small flat-head screw‐

driver -arrow-.
– Disconnect the connectors -2, 3 and 4- from the Front Pas‐
senger Airbag Release Valve Igniter - N491- and Front Pas‐
senger Airbag Igniter 1 - N131- and the Front Passenger
Airbag Igniter 2 - N132- .
7. Front Passenger Airbag 111

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• Secure the airbag from falling.

– Remove the bolts -1 and 3-.
– Remove the airbag -2- downward.
WARNING
Installing
• Replace the connector for the Front Passenger Airbag Re‐
lease Valve Igniter - N491- after an airbag has deployed. Refer
to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 97 ; Connectors; Wiring
Harnesses and Connectors, Repairing .
CAUTION
er.

locks into place.
and then checked again. Refer to ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
⇒ “7.1 Overview - Front Passenger Airbag”, page 110 and
⇒ “4.1 Overview - Instrument Panel”, page 190 .
7.3 Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation

Key Switch, Removing and Installing
Removing

Audi A8 2018 ➤
WARNING
ory must be read.
instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester ⇒ Vehicle di‐
agnostic tester must always be followed.
– Remove the glove compartment and place in the footwell with

the wires connected. Refer to
page 26 . Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Press the catch -1- in -the direction of the arrow- until the con‐
nector disengages.
– Release the springs -3 and 5- and push the Front Passenger
Airbag Deactivation Key Switch - E224- -item 4- out of the key
switch housing.
Installing
• Make sure the Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key
Switch - E224- engages audibly into the housing.
7. Front Passenger Airbag 113

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8 Thorax Airbags
⇒ “8.1 Overview - Front Thorax Airbag”, page 114
⇒ “8.2 Overview - Rear Thorax Airbag”, page 116
⇒ “8.3 Overview - Front Center Airbag”, page 117
⇒ “8.4 Overview - Rear Center Airbag”, page 118
⇒ “8.5 Front Thorax Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing”,
page 118
⇒ “8.6 Rear Thorax Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing”,
page 120
⇒ “8.7 Front Center Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing”,
page 121
⇒ “8.8 Rear Center Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing”,
page 123
⇒ “8.9 Front Thorax Airbag Wire, Removing and Installing”, page
125
⇒ “8.10 Rear Thorax Airbag Wire, Removing and Installing”, page
127
⇒ “8.11 Front Center Airbag Wire, Removing and Installing”, page
129
8.1 Overview - Front Thorax Airbag

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1 - Backrest Frame
2 - Front Thorax Airbag
❑ with
♦ Driver Thorax Airbag Igniter
- N199-
♦ Front Passenger Thorax
Airbag Igniter - N200-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “8.5 Front Thorax Air‐
bag with Igniter, Remov‐
118 .
3 - Wire
❑ From Driver Thorax Air‐
bag Igniter - N199- /
Front Passenger Thor‐
ax Airbag Igniter - N200-
directly to the connector
station
ling. Refer to
bag Wire, Removing
and Installing”,
page 125 .
4 - Bolt
❑ Clean the threaded hole
for the bolt with a thread
tap, for example
❑ Install with locking com‐
pound. Refer to the
Parts Catalog for the
locking compound.
❑ 10 Nm
8. Thorax Airbags 115

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8.2 Overview - Rear Thorax Airbag
1 - Backrest Frame
2 - Rear Thorax Airbag
❑ with
♦ Driver Side Rear Thorax
♦ Passenger Side Rear Thor‐
ling. Refer to
⇒ “8.6 Rear Thorax Air‐
120 . Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ Quantity: 2
tap, for example
pound. Refer to the
locking compound.
❑ 6 Nm
4 - Connector
❑ For
♦ Driver Side Rear Thorax
♦ Passenger Side Rear Thor‐

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8.3 Overview - Front Center Airbag
1 - Backrest Frame
2 - Connector
❑ For Driver Side Front
Center Airbag Igniter for
Occupant Contact Pro‐
tection - N737-
3 - Driver Side Front Center
Airbag Igniter for Occupant
Contact Protection - N737-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “8.7 Front Center Air‐
121 .
4 - Bolt
tap, for example
pound. Refer to the
locking compound.
❑ 8 Nm

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8.4 Overview - Rear Center Airbag
1 - Airbag Retaining Plate

2 - Driver Side Front Center
Airbag Igniter for Occupant
Contact Protection - N738-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “8.8 Rear Center Air‐
bag with Igniter, Remov‐ Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
ing and Installing”, page permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
123 . with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
3 - Bolt
tap, for example
pound. Refer to the
locking compound.
❑ 5 Nm
4 - Connector
❑ For Driver Side Front
Center Airbag Igniter for
Occupant Contact Pro‐
tection - N738-
8.5 Front Thorax Airbag with Igniter, Re‐

♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
Removing

Audi A8 2018 ➤
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– If the airbag indicator lamp does not turn on orunless
permitted blink, or there
– Remove the backrest cover. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ;

Front Seats; Front Backrest, Removing and Installing .
– Move the front seat to all the way forward and move the back‐
rest forward.
– Disengage the cover and cushion on the backrest (side sill
side) and free it up. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 74 ; Front Sear
Cover and Cushion; Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing
and Installing .
– Remove the cushion from the backrest (side sill side) near the
thorax airbag.
CAUTION
er.

driver -arrow-.
– Disconnect the connector -2- from the thorax airbag igniter.
– Carefully pull the cover and cushion near the thorax airbag as
far forward as possible.
– Disengage the thorax airbag -4- with the hooks -5- from the
backrest frame.
– Remove the thorax airbag downward from the pocket sewn
into the cover.
Installing
CAUTION
er.

Audi A8 2018 ➤

locks into place.
⇒ “8.1 Overview - Front Thorax Airbag”, page 114 .
8.6 Rear Thorax Airbag with Igniter, Remov‐

ing and Installing
Removing
– Pay attention to the safety precautions
permitted unlesswhen working
authorised withAUDI
by AUDI AG. py‐AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
rotechnic components. Refer to with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.

– Move the single seat all the way back to the highest position.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Disengage the cover (side sill side) in the area of the thorax
airbag.
CAUTION
er.

driver -arrow-.
– Disconnect the connector -6- from the thorax airbag igniter.
– Disengage the thorax airbag -3- from the backrest frame -4-
using the hook.
– Remove the thorax airbag downward from the pocket sewn
into the cover.
Installing
CAUTION
er.

locks into place.
⇒ “8.2 Overview - Rear Thorax Airbag”, page 116 .
8.7 Front Center Airbag with Igniter, Re‐


Removing

Audi A8 2018 ➤
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.
– Remove the driver seat. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front

Front Seats; Front Backrest, Removing and Installing .
– Detach the hooks -arrows- at the side of the backrest frame.
– Disengage the rubber tabs -arrows- (tunnel-side) for the cover

on the backrest frame.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
CAUTION
er.

driver -arrow-.
– Disconnect the connector -5- on the center airbag igniter.
– Disengage the center airbag -2- with the hooks -3- from the
backrest frame and remove.
Installing
CAUTION
er.

locks into place.
⇒ “8.3 Overview - Front Center Airbag”, page 117 .
8.8 Rear Center Airbag with Igniter, Remov‐

ing and Installing
Removing

Audi A8 2018 ➤
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.
– Unclip the cover -1-.

– Remove the bolt underneath -arrow-.
– Lift the center airbag -2- on the front edge and pivot toward the
front and remove.
CAUTION
er.
– Open the connector lock -2- with a small flat-head screwdriver

-arrow- and disconnect the connector -1-.
Installing
CAUTION
er.

Audi A8 2018 ➤

locks into place.
– Push the tab -2- from the center airbag -1- in the opening on
the bracket -3- under the rear shelf.
• Pay attention that the wire -4- is not pinched.
⇒ “8.4 Overview - Rear Center Airbag”, page 118 .
8.9 Front Thorax Airbag Wire, Removing

and Installing
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200- Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Seat Repair Fixture - VAS6136-

Removing

Audi A8 2018 ➤
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.

– Secure the front seat to the -VAS6136- . Refer to ⇒ Seats;
Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front Seats; Front Seat, Mounting on Seat Re‐
pair Fixture .
Front Seats; Overview - Front Backrest .
– Remove the side sill side backrest hinge trim. Refer to ⇒
Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front Seats; Overview - Front Backrest .
– Disconnect the modular wiring routing. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep.
Gr. 72 ; Front Seats; Overview - Front Seat .
– Open the corrugated tube, remove the wire for the thorax air‐
bag with the connector and free up at the seat pan.
– Disengage the cover and cushion on the backrest (side sill
side) and free it up. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 74 ; Front Sear
Cover and Cushion; Backrest

with respect Cover and Cushion, Removing
and Installing .
– Remove the cushion from the backrest (side sill side) near the
thorax airbag.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
CAUTION
er.

driver -arrow-.
– Disconnect the connector -1- on the thorax airbag igniter.
– Unclip and free up the thorax airbag wire on the backrest
frame.
– Carefully remove the thorax airbag wire from the backrest
frame.
Installing
CAUTION
Pyrotechnical components
Protected by copyright. canor deploy
Copying for private commercialunintentionally.
There is a risk
with respect to theof injury. of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
correctness
er.

locks into place.
⇒ “8.1 Overview - Front Thorax Airbag”, page 114 .
8.10 Rear Thorax Airbag Wire, Removing

and Installing
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.

– Disengage the cover and cushion on the
permitted backrest
unless authorised (side
by AUDIsill
AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
side) in the area of the thorax airbag. Refer
with respect to correctness
to the ⇒ Seats; Rep. in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
of information
Gr. 74 ; Rear Seat Cover and Cushion; Cover and Cushion,
Removing and Installing .
– Open the wiring harness to the backrest and free up the wires.
– Push the cover and cushion in the area of the thorax airbag to
the side.
CAUTION
er.

driver -arrow-.
frame.
Installing
CAUTION
er.

Audi A8 2018 ➤

locks into place.
⇒ “8.2 Overview - Rear Thorax Airbag”, page 116 .
8.11 Front Center Airbag Wire, Removing

and Installing
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
Removing
WARNING
– Check if the airbag
Protected indicator
by copyright. lamp
Copying turns
for private on or blinks.
– If the airbagwith
indicator
respect to lamp turns of
the correctness oninformation
or blinks, the
in this DTC Copyright
document. mem‐ by AUDI AG.
ory must be read.
be followed.
– Remove the driver seat. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front

– Secure the front seat to the -VAS6136- . Refer to ⇒ Seats;
Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front Seats; Front Seat, Mounting on Seat Re‐
pair Fixture .
Front Seats; Overview - Front Backrest .
– Remove the tunnel-side seat side trim. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep.
Gr. 72 ; Front Seats; Overview - Front Backrest .
– Open the corrugated tube, remove the wire for the thorax air‐
bag with the connector and free up at the seat pan.
– Disengage the cover and cushion on the backrest (tunnel-
side) and free it up. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 74 ; Front Seat

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Cover and Cushion; Backrest Cover and Cushion, Removing

and Installing .
CAUTION
er.

driver -arrow-.
frame.
– Carefully remove the thorax airbag wire from the backrest
frame.
Installing
CAUTION
er.
– Connect the connector Protected

-1- to the airbagCopying
by copyright. igniter
for -arrow A-.
– Press in the connector lock -2-
with -arrow
respect to theB-. Whileofdoing
correctness this,
information the
locks into place.
⇒ “8.3 Overview - Front Center Airbag”, page 117 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
9 Head Curtain Airbags

⇒ “9.1 Overview - Head Curtain Airbag”, page 131
⇒ “9.2 Head Curtain Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing”,
page 131
9.1 Overview - Head Curtain Airbag
1 - Head Curtain Airbag

❑ with Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Driver Head Curtain Airbag
Igniter - N251-
♦ Front Passenger Head Cur‐

tain Airbag Igniter - N252-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “9.2 Head Curtain Air‐
131 .
2 - Bolt
❑ 4.5 Nm
3 - Connector
❑ For
♦ Driver Head Curtain Airbag
Igniter - N251-
♦ Front Passenger Head Cur‐
tain Airbag Igniter - N252-
4 - Colored Strip
❑ Serves as anti-twist
mechanism
❑ must be visible after as‐
sembly.
5 - Clamp
❑ Only available together
with -item 1-
❑ Remove with Clip Pliers
- VAS211 001-
6 - Bolt
❑ 4.5 Nm
9.2 Head Curtain Airbag with Igniter, Re‐

♦ Clip Pliers - VAS211 001-
9. Head Curtain Airbags 131

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.
– Remove the headliner and lay it on the seats. It is not neces‐

sary to remove it from the vehicle. Refer to
⇒ “8.2 Headliner, Removing and Installing”, page 258 .
– Remove the bolt -2- for the head curtain airbag strap -1- from
the A-pillar.
– Unclip the head curtain airbag clips from the body using -
VAS211 001- .
– Do this by guiding the plier tips into the openings, press the
clip catches -1- for the head curtain airbag together and re‐
move the clip.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
CAUTION
er.

driver.
– Remove the connector -3-.
– Remove the bolt -4-.
– Remove the head curtain airbag -1- from the front mount.
– Push the head curtain airbag toward the rear from the mount
on the body and remove.
Installing
– Hook the rear head curtain airbag in the mount on the body
-arrow A-.
– Engage the front head curtain airbag in the mount -arrow B-
and tighten.
• After the airbag has deployed the corresponding Right Rear
Midrange Speaker 2 - R340- and Left Rear Midrange Speaker
2 - R341- must be replaced. Refer to ⇒ Communication; Rep.
Gr. 91 ; Sound System; Component Location Overview -
Sound System .
CAUTION
er.

locks into place.
• Make sure the “colored strip” is visible along the entire length.
This will ensure that the head curtain airbag is NOT twisted.
⇒ “9.1 Overview - Head Curtain Airbag”, page 131 .
9. Head Curtain Airbags 133

Audi A8 2018 ➤
10 Knee Airbags
⇒ “10.1 Overview - Knee Airbag”, page 134
⇒ “10.2 Knee Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing”, page
135
10.1 Overview - Knee Airbag

⇒ “10.1.1 Overview - Knee Airbag, Driver Side”, page 134
⇒ “10.1.2 Overview - Knee Airbag, Front Passenger Side”,
page 135
10.1.1 Overview - Knee Airbag, Driver Side
1 - Driver Knee Airbag Igniter -

N295-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “10.2.1 Driver Side
Knee Airbag with Ignit‐
er, Removing and In‐
2 - Nut
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 8 Nm Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
3 - Bracket
❑ For the knee airbag
4 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 3 Nm
5 - Bracket
6 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 3 Nm
7 - Nut
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 8 Nm
8 - Connector
❑ For Driver Knee Airbag
Igniter - N295-

Audi A8 2018 ➤
10.1.2 Overview - Knee Airbag, Front Passenger Side
1 - Front Passenger Knee Air‐

bag Igniter - N296-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “10.2.2 Knee Airbag
with Igniter, Removing
and Installing, Front
Passenger Side”,
page 137 .
2 - Nut
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 8 Nm
ling. Refer to
ment, Removing and In‐
4 - Nut
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 8 Nm
5 - Connector
❑ For Front Passenger
Knee Airbag Igniter -
N296-
6 - Bracket
10.2 Knee Airbag with Igniter, Removing and

Installing
⇒ “10.2.1 Driver Side Knee Airbag with Igniter, Removing and
⇒ “10.2.2 Knee Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing, Front
Passenger Side”, page 137
10.2.1 Driver Side Knee Airbag with Igniter, Re‐

moving
Protected byand Installing
Removing with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

10. Knee Airbags 135

Audi A8 2018 ➤
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.
– Move the steering wheel as far up and backward as possible

to be able to use the entire steering column adjustment range.
– Remove the instrument panel cover on the driver side. Refer
to
⇒ “1.5 Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing and In‐
CAUTION
er.
– Pull out the connector lock -2- -arrow- and disconnect the con‐
nector -1-.
– Disengage and remove the knee airbag
Protected -5- with
by copyright. the for
Copying bracket
on the crossmember. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Bracket, Removing:
– Place the knee airbag on a soft surface with the collision cush‐
ion facing upward.
– Remove the bracket -1 and 2-.
WARNING
Installing
Install in reverse order ofpermitted
removal and
unless notebythe
authorised following:
AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
CAUTION
er.

locks into place.
NOTICE
There is a risk of damaging the surface of the knee airbag from
mechanical stress.
– After completing a procedure, perform a visual inspection to
make sure that the surface of the knee airbag is not dam‐
aged.

⇒ “10.1.1 Overview - Knee Airbag, Driver Side”, page 134 .
10.2.2 Knee Airbag with Igniter, Removing and

Installing, Front Passenger Side
Removing

Audi A8 2018 ➤
WARNING
ory must be read.
– If there is a DTC memory entry, the Guided FaultProtected
Finding by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester mustpermitted
always unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
be followed. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.


page 26 .
– Open the glove compartment lid, lift the glove compartment
insert -1- with a flat-head screwdriver and remove.

– Remove the bracket -1-.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Lower the knee airbag -1- slightly and disengage at the inside
of the glove compartment -A arrows-.
– Tilt the knee airbag downward, disengage at the glove com‐
partment -B arrows- and remove.
WARNING
Installing
CAUTION
er.

– Install the glove compartment. Refer to
page 26 .
NOTICE
There is a risk of damaging the surface of the knee airbag from
mechanical stress.
– After completing a procedure, perform a visual inspection to
make sure that the surface of the knee airbag is not dam‐
aged.

• If the instrument cluster indicates a fault permitted
in the unless
airbag system
after assembly, the DTC memory must bewith checked, erased,
⇒ “10.1.2 Overview - Knee Airbag, Front Passenger Side”,
page 135 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
11 Airbag Crash Sensors

⇒ “11.1 Component Location Overview - Airbag Crash Sensors”,
page 140
⇒ “11.2 Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor G283 , Removing and
⇒ “11.3 Driver Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor G179 / Front Pas‐
senger Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor G180 , Removing and In‐
⇒ “11.4 Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor G256 /
Passenger Side Rear Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor G257 , Re‐
moving and Installing”, page 144
⇒ “11.5 Center Crash Sensor for X/Y Axis G858 , Removing and
11.1 Component Location Overview - Airbag Crash Sensors
1 - Passenger Side Front Air‐

bag Crash Sensor - G284-
❑ Component location:
right side of lock carrier
ling. Refer to
⇒ “11.2 Driver Front Air‐
bag Crash Sensor
G283 , Removing and
2 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
3 - Front Passenger Thorax
Airbag Crash Sensor - G180-
❑ Component location: in‐
side the door
❑ Safety Precautions. Re‐
fer to
bag Crash Sensors
(Pressure Sensors)
Safety Precautions”,
page 7 .
ling. Refer to
⇒ “11.3 Driver Thorax
Airbag Crash Sensor
G179 / Front Passenger
Thorax Airbag Crash
Sensor G180 , Remov‐
143 .
❑ MakeProtected
sure the seal is
seated correctly. Re‐
place the crash sensor if

damaged or deformed
❑ The tabs must audibly
engage
4 - Nut
❑ 9 Nm

Audi A8 2018 ➤
5 - Passenger Side Rear Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor - G257-

❑ Component location: behind the sill panel strip
⇒ “11.4 Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor G256 / Passenger Side Rear Thorax Airbag Crash
Sensor G257 , Removing and Installing”, page 144 .
6 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
7 - Center Crash Sensor for X/Y Axis - G858-
⇒ “11.5 Center Crash Sensor for X/Y Axis G858 , Removing and Installing”, page 146 .
8 - Nut
❑ 9 Nm
9 - Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor - G256-
❑ Component location: behind the sill panel strip
⇒ “11.4 Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor G256 / Passenger Side Rear Thorax Airbag Crash
Sensor G257 , Removing and Installing”, page 144 .
10 - Driver Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor - G179-
❑ Component location: inside the door
❑ Safety Precautions. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Front Thorax Airbag Crash Sensors (Pressure Sensors) Safety Precautions”, page 7 .
⇒ “11.3 Driver Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor G179 / Front Passenger Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor G180 ,
Removing and Installing”, page 143 .
❑ Make sure the seal is seated correctly. Replace the crash sensor if damaged or deformed
❑ The tabs must audibly engage Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ 9 Nm
12 - Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor - G283-
❑ Component location: left side of lock carrier
⇒ “11.2 Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor G283 , Removing and Installing”, page 141 .
11.2 Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor -

G283- , Removing and Installing
The Passenger Side Front Airbag Crash Sensor - G284- is re‐
moved and installed the same way.
Removing
11. Airbag Crash Sensors 141

Audi A8 2018 ➤
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.
– Passenger Side Front Airbag Crash Sensor - G284- : remove

the air filter housing. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 23 ; Air Filter; Air
Filter Housing, Removing and Installing and ⇒ Rep. Gr. 24 ;
Air Filter; Air Filter Housing, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the bolt -2- and the front airbag crash sensor -3- from
the lock carrier.
CAUTION
er.
– To do this pull out the connector lock -2-, push down -arrow-,
and disconnect the connector -1- on the crash sensor.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Installing
CAUTION
er.
– Attach the connector -1- to the crash sensor until it clicks into
place -arrow-.
– Push in the connector lock -2- to secure the connector.
Protected re‐ for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
by copyright. Copying
placing components. Refer to permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
⇒ “11.1 Component Location Overview - Airbagwith Crash
respect Sensors”,
page 140 .
11.3 Driver Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor -

G179- / Front Passenger Thorax Airbag
Crash Sensor -G180- , Removing and
Installing
Removing
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to

⇒ “2.4 Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page
170 .
CAUTION
er.
– Pull out the connector lock -2- and push down -arrow-, dis‐
connect the connector -1- on the crash sensor.
– Release the locking mechanism by turning the crash sensor

-1- counter-clockwise approximately 45° -A arrows-.
– Disengage the thorax airbag crash sensor from the door
-arrow B- and remove it.
Installing
CAUTION
Risk of malfunction of the crash sensor (pressure) do to leaks.
– Make sure that the door does not have leaks.
– Make sure the seal is seated correctly. Replace the crash

sensor if damaged or deformed
– Engage the thorax airbag crash sensor in the door.
– Turn the locking mechanism for the crash sensor clockwise.
• The tabs must engage audibly.

CAUTION
er.
place -arrow-.
withre‐
page 140 .
11.4 Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Crash

Sensor -G256- / Passenger Side Rear

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Thorax Airbag Crash Sensor -G257- ,

Removing
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.
– Remove the sill panel. Refer to

⇒ “6.9 Sill Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 226 .
– Remove the nut -2- and the thorax airbag crash sensor -3-
from the body. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
CAUTION with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

er.
Installing
CAUTION
er.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
place -arrow-.
page 140 .
11.5 Center Crash Sensor for X/Y Axis -

G858- , Removing and Installing
Removing
WARNING
ory must be read.
be followed.
– 4-Seater: front bracket for rear center console. Refer to

⇒ “3.13.2 Rear Center Console Bracket, Removing and In‐
– 5-Seater: remove the rear carpet. Refer to
⇒ “6.14.2 Rear Carpet, Removing and Installing”, page 234 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
CAUTION
er.
– Remove the bolt -1- and remove the crash sensor -2- from the
body.
– Disconnect the connector -3- by pressing the connector lock
down.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal
Protected by copyright. and note
Copying the or
for private following:
CAUTION with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

er.
– Connect the connector to the crash sensor until it clicks into

place.
page 140 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
12 Seat Position Sensor

⇒ “12.1 Overview - Seat Position Sensor”, page 148
⇒ “12.2 Seat Position Sensor, Removing and Installing”,
page 148
12.1 Overview - Seat Position Sensor
1 - Wiring Harness
❑ Seat position sensor/
passenger occupant de‐
tection sensor/seat belt
switch
❑ Available only together
with -item 3-
❑ Black connector, con‐
nector station in the ve‐
hicle floor under the seat
ling. Refer to
⇒ “12.2 Seat Position
Sensor, Removing and
2 - Passenger Seat Occupant
Detection Sensor - G128-
❑ Only the front passen‐
ger side
ling. Refer to
⇒ “13.1 Passenger Seat
Occupant Detection
Sensor G128 , Remov‐
150 .
❑ Push into the seat pan
until they click into place
3 - Seat Position Sensor
♦ Driver Seat Position Sensor
- G553-
♦ Front Passenger Seat Po‐
sition Sensor - G554- Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ Only available together with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
with -item 1-
❑ Shown on the front passenger side
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “12.2 Seat Position Sensor, Removing and Installing”, page 148 .
❑ Checking. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
4 - Bolt
❑ 1.2 Nm
12.2 Seat Position Sensor, Removing and In‐

stalling
The seat position sensor is available as a replacement part with
the wiring harness and connector. The following wires with con‐
nectors are incorporated in the wiring harness:

Audi A8 2018 ➤
♦ Driver Seat Position Sensor - G553- : wire with connector for

seat belt latch coupling.
♦ Front Passenger Seat Position Sensor - G554- : wire with
connector for seat belt latch coupling, passenger occupant
detection sensor and passenger occupant detection system
control module (market-specific).
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
Removing
– Open the corrugated tube, remove the wire for the Driver Seat
Position Sensor - G553- / Front Passenger Seat Position Sen‐
sor - G554- with the connector and free up.
– Unclip the seat position sensor -2- on the seat pan lower frame
-arrow A- and disengage -arrow B-.
– Remove the wire bracket for the wire on the permitted
seat pan lower
frame. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Free up and disconnect the connector -1- to the seat belt latch.
– Front passenger seat: disconnect the connector -2- on the
Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Sensor - G128- .
– Remove the cable ties or wire bracket -arrows- for the wire on
the seat pan lower frame.
– Remove the seat position sensor with the wires.
Installing
• Check the seat position sensor with the Vehicle Diagnostic
Tester.
⇒ “12.1 Overview - Seat Position Sensor”, page 148 .
12. Seat Position Sensor 149

Audi A8 2018 ➤
13 Seat Belt Fastening Detection

⇒ “13.1 Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Sensor G128 , Re‐
13.1 Passenger Seat Occupant Detection

Sensor - G128- , Removing and Instal‐
ling
TIP:
The passenger occupant detection sensor
permitted is authorised
unless only installed
by AUDI AG.in AUDI
the AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
front passenger seat. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Removing
– Move the front passenger all the way back to the highest po‐
sition.
– Disconnect the connector -2- for the passenger occupant de‐
tection sensor.
– Unclip the mount -1- from the seat pan -arrows- and remove
the passenger occupant detection sensor -3-.
Installing

Audi A8 2018 ➤
14 Passenger Occupant Detection Sys‐

tem
⇒ “14.1 Component Location Overview - Passenger Occupant
Detection System”, page 151
⇒ “14.2 Passenger Occupant Detection System, Removing and
14.1 Component Location Overview - Passenger Occupant Detection System
1 - Passenger Occupant De‐

tection System Control Module
- J706-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “14.2 Passenger Oc‐
cupant Detection Sys‐
tem, Removing and In‐
2 - Wiring Harness
❑ For the seat heating el‐
ement with passenger
occupant detection sys‐
tem
with -item 4-
❑ Connector station in the
vehicle floor under the
seat.
ling. Refer to
⇒ “14.2 Passenger Oc‐
cupant Detection Sys‐
tem, Removing and In‐
3 - Ground Connection
❑ Nut: 1.5 Nm
4 - Cushion with Passenger
Occupant Detection System
❑ The seat heating ele‐
ment is used for the pas‐
senger occupant detec‐
tion system.
with -item 2-
❑ The passenger occupant detection system is bonded to the cushion
⇒ “14.2 Passenger Occupant Detection System, Removing and Installing”, page 152 .
5 - Seat Position Sensor Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Driver Seat Position Sensor - G553-
♦ Front Passenger Seat Position Sensor - G554-

❑ Only available together with -item 7-
❑ Shown on the front passenger side
❑ Checking. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
14. Passenger Occupant Detection System 151

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6 - Bolt
❑ Tightening specification -item 4- ⇒ Item 4 (page 148)
7 - Wiring Harness
❑ Seat position sensor/passenger occupant detection sensor/seat belt switch
❑ Available only with -item 5-
❑ Black connector, connector station in the vehicle floor under the seat
14.2 Passenger Occupant Detection System,

Removing andby Installing
Protected copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ The passenger occupant
withdetection
respect to the system
correctness is only installed
of information in
the passenger seat.
♦ The service kit for the passenger occupant detection system
must always be installed completely.
♦ This means that the components that belong together from the
passenger occupant detection system service kit ( Passenger
Occupant Detection System Control Module - J706- and the
cushion with passenger occupant detection system) must al‐
ways be installed.
♦ Interchanging one of the components Passenger Occupant
Detection System Control Module - J706- or the cushion with
passenger occupant detection system with another vehicle is
not permitted.
♦ Parts included in the service kit. Refer to Parts Catalog.
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
Removing
– Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr.
72 ; Front Seats; Front Seat, Removing and Installing .
– Secure the front seat to the Seat Repair Fixture - VAS6136- .
Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front Seats; Front Seat,
Mounting on Seat Repair Fixture .
– Remove the backrest. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front
Seats; Front Backrest, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the seat functions control module. Refer to ⇒ Seats;
Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front Seats; Component Location Overview -
Electric and Electronic Components .
– If installed, remove the pneumatic seat compressor. Refer to
⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front Seat Pneumatic System; Over‐
view - Pneumatic System .

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– Release the control module from the catches -arrow-.

– Disengage the control module -1- from the bracket.
– Disconnect the connectors -2 and 3- from the control module
by pressing the release.
– Free up the wire.
– Remove the front trim bracket. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr.
72 ; Front Seats; Overview - Seat Pan .

– Open the corrugated tube and free up the wire.
– Remove the nut -arrow A- and free up the wire.
– Disconnect the connectors -B arrows- and free up the wire.
– Unclip and free up the wiring harness from the seat pan.
– Remove the cover and cushion on the seat pan. Refer to ⇒
Seats; Rep. Gr. 74 ; Front Seat Covers and Cushions; Cover
and Cushion on Seat Pan, Removing and Installing .
– If necessary, disconnect the cover and cushion from the seat
pan. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 74 ; Front Seat Covers and
Cushions; Cover and Cushion on Seat Pan, Disconnecting .
Installing
• When installing a new service kit, apply the basic setting for
the passenger occupant detection system control module. Re‐
fer to
⇒ “1.9 Additional Safety Precautions for Working on Passen‐
ger Occupant Detection System
Protected by copyright. for for
Copying Front
privatePassenger Airbagin part or in whole, is not
or commercial purposes,
Deactivation, Market-Specific Version”,
permitted unless authorised page
by AUDI AG. AUDI7AG. does not guarantee or accept any liability
• Select the “Airbag” function in “Guided Fault Finding” using the
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to complete.
• -J706 Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Mod‐
ule, basic setting
⇒ “14.1 Component Location Overview - Passenger Occupant
Detection System”, page 151 .
14. Passenger Occupant Detection System 153

Audi A8 2018 ➤
15 Active Headrest
⇒ “15.1 Front Passenger and Driver Active Head Restraint Ignit‐
ers N419 / N420 , Replacing after Deployment”, page 154
15.1 Front Passenger and Driver Active

Head Restraint Igniters -N419- / -N420- ,
Replacing after Deployment
Removing
tem.
– Remove the headrest. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front
– Release the left and right catches -arrow A-, using the -
T10383/1- , pivot the rear cover -1- in the direction of the
-arrow B- and place it downward.
CAUTION
er.

driver.
– Disconnect the connector -1- on the ignition for the active
headrest.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Insert the -VAS211 001- in the holes -1- and -4- from the lock‐
ing mechanism -2-
– Turn the locking mechanism approximately 45° counter-clock‐
wise -arrow- and remove together with the ignition for the
active headrest -3-.
Installing
– Press the release -2- in the direction of the -arrow B- until it
engages if necessary use a tool.
• The help of a second technician is necessary for the following
step.
– Have a second technician push the headrest guide with the
support -1- without tilting all the way in the headrest guide
-3- and hold it -A arrows-.
– While the headrest padding is held in the headrest by the sup‐

port, bring the igniter of the active headrest guide -2- in the
locking mechanism -3- into the installation position, at the
same time the connector coding -1- points to the left side.
– Turn the locking mechanism 45° clockwise -arrow- until the
grooves -4- and -5- align.
• The headrest is now active.
CAUTION
There is a risk of injury. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

er.
15. Active Headrest 155

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– Connect the connector -1- to the active headrest igniter

-arrow A-.
connector is pushed into the active headrest igniter all the way
and locks into place.
– Bring the rear cover -2- into the installation position and push
on the headrest until it engages audibly -arrows-.
– Retrieve the airbag control module DTC memory and delete it
using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
16 Pedestrian Protection
⇒ “16.1 Overview - Pedestrian Protection”, page 157
⇒ “16.2 Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor G570 / G571 , Re‐
⇒ “16.3 Pressure Hose Sensor for Front Pedestrian Protection
G579 , Removing and Installing”, page 160
⇒ “16.4 Pedestrian Protection Center Crash Sensor G693 , Re‐
⇒ “16.5 Triggered Pedestrian Protection, Resetting”, page 162
⇒ “16.6 Pedestrian Protection Trigger 1 G598 / Pedestrian Pro‐
tection Trigger 2 G599 , Removing and Installing”, page 162
16.1 Overview - Pedestrian Protection
1 - Pressure Hose Sensor for

Front Pedestrian Protection -
G579-
❑ Component location: in
molded foam part on im‐
pact member
❑ Must be replaced when
♦ Molded foam part visibly
damaged
♦ The impact member is visi‐
bly deformed.
♦ The bumper cover is de‐
formed.
♦ The pressure hose is dam‐
aged.
❑ Place the pressure hose
in the groove on the mol‐
ded foam part.
❑ Insert the pressure hose
in the center of the mol‐
ded foam part, the pro‐
jecting end is the same
on both the left and right
side.
❑ Do not kink or squeeze
the pressure hose.
ling. Refer to
⇒ “16.3 Pressure Hose
Sensor for Front Pedes‐
trian Protection G579 ,
ling”, page 160 .
2 - Bolt Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ 9 Nm permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
3 - Front Passenger Side Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor - G571-
❑ On the bumper cover
⇒ “16.2 Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor G570 / G571 , Removing and Installing”, page 158 .
16. Pedestrian Protection 157

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4 - Pedestrian Protection Center Crash Sensor - G693-

❑ On the lock carrier cover
⇒ “16.4 Pedestrian Protection Center Crash Sensor G693 , Removing and Installing”, page 161 .
5 - Pedestrian Protection Trigger 2 - G599-
❑ Triggered Pedestrian Protection, Resetting. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 55 ; Hood; Hinge, Re‐
setting
⇒ “16.6 Pedestrian Protection Trigger 1 G598 / Pedestrian Protection Trigger 2 G599 , Removing and
6 - Nut
❑ 8 Nm
7 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
8 - Cover
❑ Replace after the pedestrian protection has deployed
9 - Clip
10 - Bolt
11 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
12 - Bolt
13 - Clip with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
14 - Cover
15 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
16 - Nut
❑ 8 Nm
17 - Pedestrian Protection Trigger 1 - G598-
❑ Triggered Pedestrian Protection, Resetting. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 55 ; Hood; Hinge, Re‐
setting
⇒ “16.6 Pedestrian Protection Trigger 1 G598 / Pedestrian Protection Trigger 2 G599 , Removing and
18 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
19 - Driver Side Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor - G570-
❑ On the bumper cover
⇒ “16.2 Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor G570 / G571 , Removing and Installing”, page 158 .
16.2 Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor -

G570- / -G571- , Removing and Instal‐
ling
Removing

Audi A8 2018 ➤
tem.
– Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior;
Rep. Gr. 63 ; Front Bumper; Bumper Cover, Removing and
Installing .
– Remove the bolt -2- and remove the crash sensor for the pe‐
destrian protection -3- from the bumper.
CAUTION
er.
Installing
CAUTION
er.

place -arrow-.
⇒ “16.1Protected
Overview - Pedestrian
by copyright. Protection”,
Copying for private page
or commercial 157in.part or in whole, is not
purposes,

Audi A8 2018 ➤
16.3 Pressure Hose Sensor for Front Pedes‐

trian Protection - G579- , Removing and
Installing
Removing
tem.
– Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior;
Rep. Gr. 63 ; Front Bumper; Bumper Cover, Removing and
Installing .
CAUTION
er.
– Disconnect the connector -1- from the crash sensor by pulling

out the connector lock -2- and pressing it down -arrow-.
– Remove the molded foam part. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 63 ; Front Bumper .
– Disengage the pedestrian protection crash sensor -1- from the

molded foam part -3- and remove it with the pressure hose
-2-.
Installing
– Engage the pedestrian protection crash sensor i-1- into the
molded foam part -3-.
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the pressure hose due to improper handling.
– Do not kink or turn the pressure hose.
• The pressure hose -2- must be inserted without any tension.

– Install the molded foam part with the pedestrian protection
crash sensor. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 63 ; Front
Bumper .

Audi A8 2018 ➤

CAUTION
er.
place -arrow-.
⇒ “16.1 Overview - Pedestrian Protection”, page 157 .
16.4 Pedestrian Protection Center Crash

Sensor - G693-Protected
, Removing andforInstal‐
by copyright. Copying private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
ling permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Removing
tem.
– Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 63 ; Front Bumper .
– Remove the bolt -1- and crash sensor -2- from the radiator
grille.
CAUTION
er.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Installing
CAUTION
er.
place -arrow-.
16.5 Triggered Pedestrian Protection, Reset‐

ting
Triggered Pedestrian Protection, Resetting. Refer to ⇒ Body Ex‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 55 ; Hood; Hinge, Resetting
16.6 Pedestrian Protection Trigger 1 -G598- /

Pedestrian Protection Trigger 2 -G599- ,
Removing
tem.
– Remove the front wheel housing liner. Refer to ⇒ Body Exte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Wheel Housing Liner; Overview - Front
Wheel Housing Liner .
– Front passenger side: remove the washer fluid reservoir. Re‐
fer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 92 ; Windshield
Washer System; Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing and In‐
stalling .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
CAUTION
er.
– Press the release to free up and disconnect the pedestrian

protection trigger connector -1-.
– Remove the nut -arrow-.
– Disengage the pedestrian protection trigger -2- from the hood
hinge and remove downward.
Installing

Audi A8 2018 ➤
17 Special Tools
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
♦ Scraper Set - VAS6845-

♦ Seat Repair Fixture - VAS6136-

Audi A8 2018 ➤
70 – Interior Trim
1 Trim Panels and Insulation
⇒ “1.1 Component Location Overview - Trim Panels and Insula‐
tion”, page 165
1.1 Component Location Overview - Trim Panels and Insulation
1 - Rear Door Trim Panel

⇒ “3.1 Overview - Rear
Door Trim Panel”,
page 178 .
2 - Front Door Trim Panel
⇒ “2.1 Overviewwith
- Front
Door Trim Panel”,
page 166 .
ment Panel”,
page 190 .
4 - Crossmember
ment Panel Crossmem‐
ber”, page 212 .
1. Trim Panels and Insulation 165

Audi A8 2018 ➤
2 Front Door Trim Panels

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Front Door Trim Panel”, page 166
⇒ “2.2 Speaker Trim in Door Trim Panels, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 168
⇒ “2.3 Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 169
⇒ “2.4 Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 170
⇒ “2.5 Air Duct in Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 172
⇒ “2.6 Front Pull Handle, Removing and Installing”, page 172
⇒ “2.7 Pull Handle/Armrest Decorative Trim, Removing and In‐
⇒ “2.8 Interior Door Mechanism, Removing and Installing”,
page 174
⇒ “2.9 Window Frame Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page
175
⇒ “2.10 Door Trim Panel Heating Elements Z176 / Z177 / Z178 /
Z179 , Removing and Installing”, page 176
2.1 Overview - Front Door Trim Panel
166 Rep. Gr.70 - Interior Trim

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1 - Armrest Decorative Trim

❑ Driver side
models
ling. Refer to
⇒ “2.7 Pull Handle/Arm‐
rest Decorative Trim,
ling”, page 174 .
2 - Pull Handle with Armrest
❑ Driver side Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ There are different ver‐ with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Catalog.
❑ Versions with Driver
Side Front Door Trim
Panel Heating Element
2 - Z176-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “2.6.1 Driver Side Pull
Handle, Removing and
3 - Grip Recess Cover
4 - Bolt
❑ For door trim panel
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 4.5 Nm
5 - Switch Mount
❑ Driver side
ling. Refer to
⇒ “2.6 Front Pull Han‐
dle, Removing and Installing”, page 172 .
6 - Bolt
❑ For the armrest
❑ Quantity 17
❑ 1.2 Nm
7 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 9
❑ Insert in the trim panel
8 - Insulation Mat
9 - Window Frame Trim Panel
⇒ “2.9 Window Frame Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 175 .
10 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 4.5 Nm
11 - Air Duct in Door Trim Panel
⇒ “2.5 Air Duct in Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 172 .
2. Front Door Trim Panels 167

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12 - Door Trim Panel Stopper

❑ 4.5 Nm
13 - Door Trim Panel
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “2.4 Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 170 .
14 - Decorative Trim
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “2.3 Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 169 .
15 - Bolt
❑ For the interior door mechanism
❑ Quantity: 7
❑ 1.2 Nm
16 - Interior Door Mechanism
⇒ “2.8 Interior Door Mechanism, Removing and Installing”, page 174 .
17 - Midrange Speaker Trim
⇒ “2.2 Speaker Trim in Door Trim Panels, Removing and Installing”, page 168 .
18 - Decorative Insert
19 - Bass Speaker Trim
21 - Switch Mount
❑ Front passenger side
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “2.6 Front Pull Handle, Removing and Installing”, page 172 .
❑ There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
❑ Equipment version with Passengerpermitted
Side unless
Frontauthorised
Door Trimby AUDIPanel
AG. AUDIHeating
AG does notElement
guarantee 2
or -accept
Z177-any liability

⇒ “2.6.2 Front Passenger Side Pull Handle, Removing and Installing”, page 173 .
⇒ “2.7 Pull Handle/Armrest Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 174 .
2.2 Speaker Trim in Door Trim Panels, Re‐

♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Remove the midrange speaker trim.

– Pry up the speaker trim -1- along the door trim panel gap
-arrows-, at the same time the catches are released using the
-80-200- .
– Remove the speaker trim from the door panel.
Bass Speaker
permitted Trim,
unless authorised Removing
by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Pry up the bass speaker trim -1- along the door trim panel gap
-80-200- .
– Equipped on some models: disconnect the connector for the
ambient lighting.
Installing
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Front Door Trim Panel”, page 166 .
2.3 Decorative Trim, Removing and Instal‐

ling

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
– Unclip the front decorative trim using the -3409- -A arrows-.
TIP:
So that the rear retainers on the decorative trim are not damaged,
the decorative trim must be held parallel to the door trim panel
and pushed toward the front.
– Unclip the rear decorative trim straight from the door trim panel
-arrow B- using the -3409- .
– Push the decorative trim toward the front and disengage from
the door trim panel and remove.
– Disconnect the connectors, if equipped.
Installing
2.4 Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and

Installing
Removing
– Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to
⇒ “2.3 Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 169 .
– Remove the midrange speaker trim. Refer to
⇒ “2.2 Speaker Trim in Door Trim Panels, Removing and In‐
– Driver side:
permitted unlessunclip the
authorised trim AG.
by AUDI -1-AUDI
under thenot
AG does pull handle
guarantee using
or accept anythe
liability
scraper from - VAS6845- -item 2-.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Using the -T10383- , unclip the door trim panel at the lower
rear section in a radius beginning at the door by inserting the
wedge near the clips between the door trim panel and the door
-arrow-.
– Unclip the remaining clips along the door trim panel from the
door.
– Pull the door trim panel -1- slightly off the door all the way
around -arrow A-.
• The clips must not be left inside the door.
– Push the door trim panel upward and disengage it from the
door at the window shaft -B arrows-.Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the operating cable by deforming it.
– Never sharply bend or kink the operating cable.
– Carefully unclip the release cable -4- from the interior door
mechanism -3- -arrow- at the same time the catches
-2 and 5- are loosened.
– Disengage the release cable nipple -1- from the interior door
mechanism.
– Disconnect the connectors -2 and 3- from the door control

module -1- by pressing the release.
– Remove the door trim panel.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Installing
– Position the door trim on the window recess and press it down
firmly.
– Carefully position the door trim panel clips -2- all around the
door -1- and press the door trim panel onto the door until it
engages audibly on the mounting points -arrows-.
2.5 Air Duct in Door Trim Panel, Removing

and Installing
Removing
– Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
170 .
– Place the door trim panel on a soft and clean surface.
– Disengage the insulation mat in the area of the air duct and
fold it to the side.
– Pull the air duct -1- from the door trim panel and remove it.
Installing
2.6 Front Pull Handle, Removing and Instal‐

ling
⇒ “2.6.1 Driver Side Pull Handle, Removing and Installing”, page
172
⇒ “2.6.2 Front Passenger Side Pull Handle, Removing and In‐
2.6.1 Driver Side Pull Handle, Removing and

Installing
♦ permitted
Wedge Set
unless - T10383-
Removing
170 .
– Disengage and remove the insulation mat.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Disconnect and free up the connector -1-.

– Loosen and remove the pull handle with the armrest from the
door trim.
– Disconnect the connector -1-. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Remove the screw -3-. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Carefully unclip the switch mount -4- from the pull handle -2-
using the -T10383/1- , at the same time the catches -arrows-
are released.
– Remove the switch mount.
Installing
2.6.2 Front Passenger Side Pull Handle, Re‐

Removing
170 .
– Loosen and remove the pull handle with the armrest from the
door trim.

Audi A8 2018 ➤

– Carefully loosen and unclip the switch mount -3- from the pull
handle -2- using the -T10383/1- .
Installing
2.7 Pull Handle/Armrest Decorative Trim,

Driver door, removing
– Unclip the decorative trim -1- by
Protected from the Copying
copyright. pull handle/armrest
-3- starting at the front -arrow
permitted A- using
unless the by
authorised - T10383/1-
AUDI AG. AUDI,AG atdoes
thenot guarantee or accept any liability
same time the catches are withloosened.
– Remove the decorative trim hooks -2- by disengaging

-arrow B- from the pull handle/armrest.
Front passenger door, removing

– Unclip the decorative trim -1- from the pull handle/armrest
starting at the front -arrow A- using the - T10383/1- , at the
same time the catches are loosened.
Installing
2.8 Interior Door Mechanism, Removing

and Installing
Removing
170 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤

– Disengage the insulation mat in the area of the interior door
mechanism and fold it to the side.
– Disconnect the connectors -2, 3 and 5-.
– Free up the connector -4-.
– Remove the interior door mechanism -1- from the door trim
panel.
Installing
2.9 Window Frame Trim Panel, Removing

and Installing
Removing
– Lower the door window.
170 .
– Loosen the trim panel at the ends of the adhesive pads
-1 and 3- from the door using the -3409- .
– Pry off the window frame trim panel -2- starting at the bottom
and carefully working along the length of the window guide to
the top rear -arrows-.
– Remove the trim panel downward from the window frame.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Installing
– Insert window frame trim panel -1- at the top back of the win‐
dow guide -2- -arrow-.
– Install window frame trim panel -2- along the entire length of
the window guide.
– Remove the protective film from the adhesive pads on the new
part.
– Push the trim panel firmly against the door in the adhesive pad
area -1, 3-
2.10 Door Trim Panel Heating Elements -

Z176- / -Z177- / -Z178- / -Z179- , Re‐
Removing
– Remove the door trim panel:
♦ Front. Refer to
⇒ “2.4 Front Door Trim Panel, Removing
Protected byand Installing”,
copyright. Copying forpage
170 . permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
♦ Rear. Refer to
⇒ “3.5 Rear Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page
182 .
– Remove the pull handle and unclip the switch mount.
♦ Front. Refer to
⇒ “2.6 Front Pull Handle, Removing and Installing”,
page 172 .
♦ Rear. Refer to
⇒ “3.6 Rear Pull Handle, Removing and Installing”,
page 183 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Disconnect and free up the connector for the heating element.

– Disengage the spring -1- from the mount.
– Remove the gear -2- from the armrest -arrow-.
– Slightly lift the cover -1- for the front storage compartment
-arrow A- and remove it from the rear axle -arrow B-.
– Guide out the wire for the heating element and remove the
cover.
Installing
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Front Door Trim Panel”, page 166 and
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Rear Door Trim Panel”, page 178 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
3 Rear Door Trim Panels

⇒ “3.1 Overview - Rear Door Trim Panel”, page 178
⇒ “3.2 Overview - Door Window Sun Shade”, page 180
⇒ “3.3 Speaker Trim in Door Trim Panels, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 180
⇒ “3.4 Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 181
⇒ “3.5 Rear Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 182
⇒ “3.6 Rear Pull Handle, Removing and Installing”, page 183
⇒ “3.7 Armrest Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”,
page 184
⇒ “3.8 Interior Door Mechanism, Removing and Installing”,
page 184
⇒ “3.9 Window Frame Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page
185
⇒ “3.10 Door Window Sun Shade, Removing and Installing”, page
186
3.1 Overview - Rear Door Trim Panel

Catalog.
❑ Versions with
♦ Driver Side Rear Door Trim
Panel Heating Element 2 -
Z178-
♦ Passenger Side Rear Door
Trim Panel Heating Ele‐
ment 2 - Z179-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.6 Rear Pull Handle,
ling”, pageProtected
183 . by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
2 - Switch Mountpermitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.6 Rear Pull Handle,
ling”, page 183 .
3 - Bolt
❑ For pull handle with
armrest
❑ Quantity: 15
❑ 1.2 Nm
4 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 3
❑ 4.5 Nm

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5 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 7
6 - Insulation Mat
7 - Window Frame Trim Panel
⇒ “3.9 Window Frame Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 185 .
8 - Door Trim Panel Stopper
❑ 4.5 Nm
9 - Door Trim Panel
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “3.5 Rear Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 182 .
10 - Bolt
❑ For the interior door mechanism
❑ Quantity: 7
❑ 1.2 Nm
11 - Interior Door Mechanism
⇒ “3.8 Interior Door Mechanism, Removing and Installing”, page 184 .
12 - Decorative Trim
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “3.4 Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 181 .
14 - Midrange Speaker Trim
15 - Bass Speaker Trim
⇒ “3.7 Armrest Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 184 .
3. Rear Door Trim Panels 179

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3.2 Overview - Door Window Sun Shade
1 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 3.3 Nm
2 - Push Rod
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.10.1 Door Window
Sun Shade, Removing
and Installing”,
page 186 .
3 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 3.3 Nm
4 - Sun Shade
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.10.1 Door Window
Sun Shade, Removing
and Installing”,
page 186 .
5 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 3.3 Nm
6 - Rear Side Shade Motor
♦ Driver Side Rear Side
Shade Motor - V692-
♦ Passenger Side Rear Side
Shade Motor - V693-
ling. Refer to
⇒ “3.10.2 Driver and
Passenger Side Rear
Side Shade Motor
V692 / V693 , Removing and Installing”, page 188 .
3.3 Speaker Trim in Door Trim Panels, Re‐

♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-

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Remove the midrange speaker trim.

– Pry up the speaker trim -1- along the door trim panel gap
-80-200- .
Removing the bass speaker trim

– Pry up the bass speaker trim -1- along the door trim panel gap
-80-200- .
– Equipped on some models: disconnect the connector for the
ambient lighting.
Installing
3.4 Decorative Trim, Removing and Instal‐

ling
Removing
– Switch off the ignition.
– Unclip the decorative trim using the -3409- -A arrows-.
– Remove the decorative trim hook -1- by disengaging
-arrow B- from the door trim panel.
Installing

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3.5 Rear Door Trim Panel, Removing and

Installing
Removing
– Remove the trim molding. Refer to
⇒ “3.4 Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 181 .
– Remove the midrange speaker trim. Refer
permitted to authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
unless
⇒ “3.3 Speaker Trim in Door Trim Panels, Removing and In‐

– Using the -T10383- , unclip the door trim panel at the lower
rear section in a radius beginning from the door by inserting
the wedge between the door trim panel and the door near the
clips -arrow-.
– Unclip the remaining clips along the door trim panel from the
door.
– Pull the door trim panel -1- slightly off the door all the way
around -arrow A-.
• The clips must not be left inside the door.
– Push the door trim panel upward and disengage it from the
door at the window shaft -B arrows-.
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the operating cable by deforming it.
– Never sharply bend or kink the operating cable.
– Carefully unclip the release cable -4- from the interior door
mechanism -3- -arrow- at the same time the catches
-2 and 5- are loosened.
– Disengage the release cable nipple -1- from the interior door
mechanism.

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– Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3- from the door control

module by pressing the release.
– Remove the door trim panel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following.
– Position the door trim on the window recess and press it down
firmly.
– Carefully position the door trim panel clips -2- all around the
door -1- and press the door trim panel onto the door until it
engages audibly on the mounting points -arrows-.
3.6 Rear Pull Handle, Removing and Instal‐

ling
Removing
182 .
– Remove the pull handle with the armrest from the door trim
panel.

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– Remove the bolts -2, 3 and 4-.
– Carefully unclip the switch mount -1- from the pull handle -6-
using the -T10383/1- , at the same time the catches -arrows-
are released.
Installing
3.7 Armrest Decorative Trim, Removing and

Installing
Removing permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Unclip the decorative trim -1- from the pull handle/armrest
-3- starting at the front -arrow A- using the - T10383/1- , at the
same time the catches are loosened.
Installing
3.8 Interior Door Mechanism, Removing

and Installing
Removing
182 .
– Disengage the insulation mat in the area of the interior door
mechanism and fold it to the side.

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– Disconnect the connectors -2, 4 and 5-.

– Free up the connector -3-.
– Remove the interior door mechanism -1- from the door trim
panel.
Installing
3.9 Window Frame Trim Panel, Removing

and Installing
Removing
– Lower the door window.
182 .
– Loosen the trim panel at the ends of the adhesive pads
-1 and 3- from the door using the -3409- .
– Pry off the window frame trim panel -2- starting at the bottom
and carefully working along the length ofbythe
Protected window
copyright. guide
Copying to or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
for private
the top rear -arrows-. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Remove the trim panel downward from the window frame.

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Installing
– Insert the window frame trim panel -2- in the upper front sec‐
tion of the window guide -1- -arrow-.
– Install window frame trim panel -2- along the entire length of
the window guide.
– Remove the protective film from the adhesive pads on the new
part.
– Push the trim panel firmly against the door in the adhesive pad
area -1, 3-
placing components. Refer to Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
⇒ “3.1 Overview - Rear Door Trim Panel”, page
permitted 178
unless .
3.10 Door Window Sun Shade, Removing

and Installing
⇒ “3.10.1 Door Window Sun Shade, Removing and Installing”,
page 186
⇒ “3.10.2 Driver and Passenger Side Rear Side Shade Motor
V692 / V693 , Removing and Installing”, page 188
3.10.1 Door Window Sun Shade, Removing

and Installing
Removing
– Lower the rear door window.
– Close the sun shade approximately to 3/4.
– Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to

182 .

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– Unclip the sun shade from the mount -2- upward from the push
rod -1- -arrow-.
– Turn the push rod -2- approximately 90° on it axis -arrow A-.
– Remove the push rod upward from the engine -1- for the sun
shade -arrow B- to do so leave the push rod turned approxi‐
mately 90° on its axis.

– Remove the sun shade -1- from the door.

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Installing
– Open the sun shade trim -1- and push the push rod -2- through
the hole -arrow A- in the mount in the sun shade motor
-arrow B-.
– Push the push rod downward and turn it slightly on its axis until
there is noticeable play.
– Pull on the push rod to make sure it is secure.
– Clip the sun shade in the push rod.
⇒ “3.2 Overview - Door Window Sun Shade”, page 180 .
3.10.2 Driver and Passenger Side Rear Side

Shade Motor -V692- / -V693- , Remov‐
ing and Installing
Removing
– Lower the rear door window.
– Close the sun shade approximately to 3/4.
– Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to

182 .
– Unclip the sun shade from the mount -2- upward from the push
rod -1- -arrow-.

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– Turn the push rod -2- approximately 90° on it axis -arrow A-.
– Remove the push rod upward from the engine -1- for the sun
shade -arrow B- to do so leave the push rod turned approxi‐
mately 90° on its axis.
– Disconnect the connector -3- by pressing the release.

– Unclip the bracket -1- from the door.
– Disengage the side shade motor -2- from the door and pull it
downward and remove.
Installing
– Open the sun shade trim -1- and push the push rod -2- through
the hole -arrow A- in the mount in the sun shade motor
-arrow B-.
– Push the push rod downward and turn it slightly on its axis until
there is noticeable play. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Pull on the push rod to make sure it is secure.

– Clip the sun shade in the push rod.
⇒ “3.2 Overview - Door Window Sun Shade”, page 180 .

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4 Instrument Panel
⇒ “4.1 Overview - Instrument Panel”, page 190
page 194
⇒ “4.3 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 195
⇒ “4.4 Instrument Panel Decorative Trim, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 196
⇒ “4.5 Instrument Panel Trim, Removing and Installing”,
page 197
⇒ “4.6 Instrument Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 198
⇒ “4.7 Instrument Panel/Windshield Projection (Head-Up Dis‐
play) Cover, Removing and Installing”, page 202
⇒ “4.8 Outer Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing”,
page 203
⇒ “4.9 Center Vent, Removing and Installing”, page 203
⇒ “4.10 Instrument Panel Vent Decorative Trim, Removing and
⇒ “4.11 Vent Adjustment Motors, Removing and Installing”, page
208
4.1 Overview - Instrument Panel

⇒ “4.1.1 Overview - Instrument Panel”, page 190
⇒ “4.1.2 Overview - Instrument Panel Vent”, page 193
4.1.1 Overview - Instrument Panel

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el Trim
ling. Refer to
⇒ “4.5 Instrument Panel
Trim, Removing and In‐
2 - End Piece
❑ For the driver side in‐
strument panel trim
ling. Refer to
page 196 .
3 - Bolt permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 3 Nm
el Decorative Trim
ling. Refer to
page 196 .
5 - Center Instrument Panel
Cover
ling. Refer to
⇒ “4.6 Instrument Panel,
ling”, page 198 .
el Vent
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “4.1.2 Overview - Instrument Panel Vent”, page 193 .
7 - Instrument Panel Side Cover
⇒ “4.2 Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing”, page 194 .
8 - Rubber Buffer
❑ Quantity: 3
❑ Insert into the instrument panel mount at the bottom of the windshield frame
9 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 12
❑ Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to ⇒ page 192 .
10 - Driver Side Speaker Trim
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “4.3 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 195 .
11 - Instrument Panel/Windshield Projection Cover
❑ There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
⇒ “4.7 Instrument Panel/Windshield Projection (Head-Up Display) Cover, Removing and Installing”, page
202 .
4. Instrument Panel 191

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12 - Front Passenger Side Speaker Trim

❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “4.3 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 195 .
13 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 3 Nm
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “4.6 Instrument Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 198 .
15 - Front Passenger Side Instrument Panel Vent
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “4.1.2 Overview - Instrument Panel Vent”, page 193 .
16 - Front Passenger Side Instrument Panel Decorative Trim
⇒ “4.4 Instrument Panel Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 196 .
17 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 3 Nm
18 - End Piece
❑ For the front passenger side instrument panel trim
⇒ “4.4 Instrument Panel Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 196 .
19 - Front Passenger Side Instrument Panel Trim
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “4.5 Instrument Panel Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 197 .
20 - Bolt
❑ 3 Nm
Instrument panel - tightening specification and sequence

– Tighten the bolts in sequence -1 to 12- to 3 Nm.

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4.1.2 Overview - Instrument Panel Vent
1 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
2 - Bolt
❑ 3 Nm
3 - Instrument Panel Vent
Frame
❑ Driver side
ling. Refer to
⇒ “4.10.1 Instrument
Panel Vent Decorative
stalling, Driver Side”,
page 205 .
4 - Instrument Panel Vent Dec‐
orative Trim
❑ Driver side
ling. Refer to
⇒ “4.10.1 Instrument
Panel Vent Decorative
stalling, Driver Side”,
page 205 .
el Vent
ling. Refer to
⇒ “4.8 Outer Instrument
Panel Vent, Removing
and Installing”,
page 203 .
6 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2 Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ 1.5 Nm with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
7 - Left Air Vent Cover Motor - V207-

⇒ “4.11.2 Left Air Vent Cover Motor V207 , Removing and Installing”, page 208 .
8 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
9 - Instrument Panel Vent Decorative Trim
❑ Center
⇒ “4.10.2 Center Instrument Panel Vent Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 206 .
10 - Center Vent
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “4.9 Center Vent, Removing and Installing”, page 203 .
11 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 1.5 Nm

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12 - Center Air Vent Cover Motor - V208-

⇒ “4.11.3 Center Air Vent Cover Motor V208 , Removing and Installing”, page 209 .
13 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
14 - Input Shaft
15 - Gear Mechanism
❑ For the center instrument panel vent decorative trim drive
16 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
17 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
18 - Right Air Vent Cover Motor - V209-
⇒ “4.11.4 Right Air Vent Cover Motor V209 , Removing and Installing”, page 211 .
19 - Front Passenger Side Instrument Panel Vent
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “4.9 Center Vent, Removing and Installing”, page 203 .
20 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
⇒ “4.10.3 Front Passenger Side Instrument Panel Vent Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page
207 .
22 - Instrument Panel Vent Frame
❑ Center and front passenger side
⇒ “4.10 Instrument Panel Vent Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 205 .
23 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
24 - Boltpermitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 3 Nm
❑ Center and front passenger side
26 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 1.5 Nm
4.2 Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing

and Installing

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Removing
– Pry off the instrument panel side cover -1- using the -3409-
-arrow-.
– Release the remaining retainers, pull the instrument panel
cover from the A-pillar gap cover and remove it.
Installing
placing components. with Refer toto the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
respect
4.3 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing

Removing
– Remove the instrument panel/windshield projection cover. Re‐
fer to
⇒ “4.7 Instrument Panel/Windshield Projection (Head-Up Dis‐
play) Cover, Removing and Installing”, page 202 .
Driver Side Speaker Trim:
NOTICE
There is a risk of damaging the speaker trim if handled incor‐
rectly.
– Carefully removing and installing the speaker trim.
– Carefully disengage -arrow- the speaker trim -1- using the

-3409- to do so push the wedge under the speaker trim.
– Release the remaining retainers for the speaker trim and re‐
move it.

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Front Passenger Side Speaker Trim:

– Remove the upper A-pillar trim panel. Refer to
⇒ “6.10.1 A-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 226 .
– Detach the speaker trim -2- using the -T10383/1- -arrows- by
only sliding the wedge approximately 2 mm into the seam un‐
der the speaker trim.
– Disengage the remaining tabs for the speaker trim along the
seam.
Installing
4.4 Instrument Panel Decorative Trim, Re‐

Special tools and workshop equipment
with required

Removing
– Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to
page 194 .
– Unclip the end piece -1- from the instrument panel trim
-arrow- using the -3409- and remove.
Removing the driver side instrument panel decorative trim:

– Unclip the decorative trim -1- with the -3409- toward the rear
from the instrument panel -arrows- and remove.

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Front passenger side instrument panel decorative trim, removing:

page 26 .
– Starting from the outside, unclip the decorative trim -2- with
the -3409- toward the rear from the instrument panel
-arrows- and remove.
Installing
4.5 Instrument Panel Trim, Removing and

Installing
♦ Wedge Set - T10383- Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Driver side instrument panelwith
trim, removing
– Remove the driver and front passenger side instrument panel
decorative trim. Refer to
⇒ “4.4 Instrument Panel Decorative Trim, Removing and In‐
– Unclip the steering column trim panel gap cover -2- at the side
and top from the instrument panel trim -1- -arrows- using the
clip release lever from the Scraper Set -VAS6845- .

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– Unclip the instrument panel trim -3- using the -3409-
-arrows-.
– Disconnect the connectors.
Front passenger side instrument panel trim, removing

– Remove the instrument panel decorative trim on the Protected
front pas‐by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
senger side. Refer to permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
⇒ “4.4 Instrument Panel Decorative Trim, Removing and In‐ to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
with respect
– Unclip the instrument panel trim -2- using the -3409-
-arrows-.
Installing
4.6 Instrument Panel, Removing and Instal‐

ling
Removing
⇒ “1.4 Safety Precautions when Working with Pyrotechnic
Components”, page 4 .
46 .
to
page 26 .
– Remove the upper steering column trim panel. Refer to
⇒ “1.6 Upper Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing and In‐

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– Remove the instrument panel decorative trim. Refer to

⇒ “4.4 Instrument Panel Decorative Trim, Removing and In‐
– Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to
⇒ “4.5 Instrument Panel Trim, Removing and Installing”, page
197 .
– Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equip‐
ment; Rep. Gr. 90 ; Instrument Cluster; Overview - Instrument
Cluster .
– Remove the driver and front passenger instrument panel vent.
Refer to
⇒ “4.10 Instrument Panel Vent Decorative Trim, Removing
– Remove the driver ad front passenger side air distribution
housing. Refer to ⇒ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning;
Rep. Gr. 87 ; Air Routing; Overview - Air Routing and Air Dis‐
tribution in Vehicle Interior .
– Remove the Front Information Display Control Head - J685- .
Refer to ⇒ Communication; Rep. Gr. 91 ; Infotainment Sys‐
tem; Component Location Overview - Infotainment System .
– Unclip the center instrument panel cover -1- from the instru‐
ment panel using the -3409- -arrows-.
– If equipped, remove the Active Steering Control Module -
J792- . Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.
44 ; Dynamic Steering; Active Steering Control Module -
J792- , Removing and Installing .

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– If equipped, cover the control module -2- with a soft clean

cloth.
NOTICE
There is a risk of destroying the windshield projection head up
display control module.
– Only remove labeled bolts on the control module.
– Never remove bolts for the housing upper section.
– Remove the bolts -1, 3 and 4-.

– Remove the A-pillar upper trim panels. Refer to
page 226 .
– Remove the speaker trim in the instrument panel. Refer to
⇒ “4.3 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 195 .
– Remove the front speaker in the instrument panel. Refer to ⇒
Communication; Rep. Gr. 91 ; Sound System; Component
Location Overview - Sound System .
– Remove the driver side airbag unit. Refer to
⇒ “6.2 Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing”, page
106 .
– Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Wheel; Steering
withWheel,
respect to Re‐
the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Remove the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to
⇒ “1.7 Lower Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing and In‐
– Remove the steering column switch module. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐
trical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 94 ; Steering Column Switch Mod‐
ule; Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Instal‐
ling .
– Remove the mount for the Information Electronics Control
Module 1 - J794- and let it hang on the connected wires. Refer
to ⇒ Communication; Rep. Gr. 91 ; Infotainment System;
Component Location Overview - Infotainment System .
CAUTION
er.

driver -arrow-.
– Disconnect the connectors -2, 3 and 4- from the Front Pas‐
senger Airbag Release Valve Igniter - N491- and Front Pas‐
senger Airbag Igniter 1 - N131- and the Front Passenger
Airbag Igniter 2 - N132- .

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– Remove the instrument panel bolts -arrows- from the cross‐

member.

member.

member.
– Unclip and free up the wiring harnesses from the instrument
panel.

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– Lift up the instrument panel -1- slightly and carefully remove it

from the mounts -4- toward the rear and from the crossmem‐
ber.
– Loosen the windshield projection head up display control mod‐
ule -item 2- from its mount and position as much as possible
toward the rear.
– Lift up the instrument panel slightly and pull toward the rear
while guiding out the connectors at the same time.
– Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle and lay it on a
soft and clean surface.
Installing
• Note the allocation of the airbag to the instrument panel. Refer
to the Parts Catalog.
– Set the instrument panel in place and guide the connectors
through the openings in the instrument panel.
– Check if there is a rubber buffer -3- on the instrument panel
mount -4- at the bottom of the windshield frame.
– When sliding on the instrument panel -1-, make sure the in‐
strument panel mounts engage in the box-shaped profiles on
the bottom side of the instrument panel.
CAUTION
er.

locks into place.
⇒ “4.1 Overview - Instrument Panel”, page 190 and
⇒ Fig. ““Instrument panel - tightening specification and se‐
quence”“ , page 192 .
4.7 Instrument Panel/Windshield Projection

(Head-Up Display) Cover, Removing
and Installing
♦ Wedgepermitted
Set - T10383-

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Removing without windshield projection control module

– Remove the cover -2- using the -T10383- from the instrument
panel -1-.
Removing with windshield projection control module

– Remove the cover -2- using the -T10383- from the instrument
panel -1-.
Installing
4.8 Outer Instrument Panel Vent, Removing

and Installing
Removing
– Remove the trim from the driver side instrument panel. Refer
to
197 .
– Remove the instrument cluster and push to the side with the
wires connected. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.
90 ; Instrument Cluster; Overview - Instrument Cluster .
– Remove the instrument panel vent -2- carefully from the in‐
strument panel -arrow-.
Installing
⇒ “4.1.2 Overview - Instrument Panel Vent”, page 193 .
4.9 Center Vent, Removing and Installing

The front passenger side outer instrument panel vent is remove
and installed using the center vent.

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Removing
– Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to
197 .
– Remove the instrument cluster and push to the side with the
wires connected. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.
90 ; Instrument Cluster; Overview - Instrument Cluster .
– Loosen the Steering Column Electronics Control Module -
J527- the connectors remain connected. Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 94 ; Steering Column Switch Module;
Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the Front Information Display Control Head - J685- .
Refer to ⇒ Communication; Rep. Gr. 91 ; Infotainment Sys‐
tem; Infotainment System Display, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the bolts -1, 3, 4 and 5-.
– Unclip the instrument panel vent -2- using the -3409-
-arrows-.
– Disengage the remaining retainers, carefully remove the in‐
strument panel vent and disconnect the connectors.
Installing

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4.10 Instrument Panel Vent Decorative Trim,

⇒ “4.10.1 Instrument Panel Vent Decorative Trim, Removing and
Installing, Driver Side”, page 205
⇒ “4.10.2 Center Instrument Panel Vent Decorative Trim, Re‐
⇒ “4.10.3 Front Passenger Side Instrument Panel Vent Decora‐
tive Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 207
4.10.1 Instrument Panel Vent Decorative Trim,

Removing and Installing, Driver Side
Removing
– Remove the instrument panel vent on the driver side. Refer to
⇒ “4.8 Outer Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing”,
page 203 .
– Remove the frame -2- from the instrument panel vent -1-.
– Release the catches -3 and 4- -arrows-, remove the decorative

trim -1- upward from the instrument panel vent cover mounts
-2-.
Installing

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4.10.2 Center Instrument Panel Vent Decora‐

tive Trim, Removing and Installing
Removing
– Remove the center and front passenger instrument panel
vent. Refer to

-3-.
Installing

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4.10.3 Front Passenger Side Instrument Panel

Vent Decorative Trim, Removing and In‐
stalling
Removing
vent. Refer to

-2-.
Installing

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4.11 Vent Adjustment Motors, Removing and

Installing
⇒ “4.11.1 General Information and Procedures for Removing and
Installing Adjustment Motors”, page 208
⇒ “4.11.2 Left Air Vent Cover Motor V207 , Removing and In‐
⇒ “4.11.3 Center Air Vent Cover Motor V208 , Removing and
⇒ “4.11.4 Right Air Vent Cover Motor V209 , Removing and In‐
4.11.1 General Information and Procedures for

Removing and Installing Adjustment
Motors
• Mark the position of the connector and adjustment motor on
the heater and A/C unit before removing an adjustment motor.
• After installing an adjustment motor perform the basic setting
of the adjustment motors.
• The mount for the adjustment motor does not have a stop, it
turns continually, if the adjustment motor is started. For this
reason it may not be activated when the adjustment motor is
removed.
Procedure
– Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
– Select the Diagnostic mode and start the diagnosis.
– Select the Test plan tab.
– Select the Select individual test button and select the
following tree structure consecutively:
♦ Diagnostic-Capable Systems
♦ 0009 - Electronic central electric - J519
♦ 0009 - Central electric electronic, functions
♦ 0009 - Basic setting for climate control functions
♦ ⇒ Basic setting 2, programing backrest end stop
4.11.2 Left Air Vent Cover Motor - V207- , Re‐

• Before removing the adjustment motors pay attention to the
general information and procedures for removing and instal‐
ling adjustment motors. Refer to
⇒ “4.11.1 General Information and Procedures for Removing
and Installing Adjustment Motors”, page 208 .

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Removing
– Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equip‐
ment; Rep. Gr. 90 ; Instrument Cluster; Overview - Instrument
Cluster .
– Remove the adjustment motor -1- from the shaft -3-.
Installing
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the adjustment motor
Protected electronics
by copyright. Copying fordue
privatetoorin‐
correct handling. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Never turn the adjustment motor mount by hand.
– Place the adjustment motor on the instrument panel vent, at

the same time the relay lever must engage in the mount.
• There can be no play at the connection between the adjust‐
ment motor and the relay lever.
– Route the wiring harness do that it does not come into contact
with moving components.
– Perform the A/C system basic setting. Refer to
4.11.3 Center Air Vent Cover Motor - V208- ,

Removing
vent. Refer to
– Release the catch -2- and remove the transmission -1-.

Audi A8 2018 ➤

– Remove the input shaft -1- from the adjustment motor -2-.
– Remove the adjustment motor from the instrument panel vent
mount -3-.
Installing
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the adjustment motor electronics due to in‐
correct handling.
– Insert the input shaft in the adjustment motor.

ment motor and the input shaft.
and Installing Adjustment Motors”, page Protected
208 . by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Installation instructions: for example tighteningwith
specifications, re‐ of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
respect to the correctness

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4.11.4 Right Air Vent Cover Motor - V209- , Re‐

Removing
vent. Refer to
– Remove the adjustment motor -1- from the shaft -2-.
Installing Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Install in reverse order of removal and
with respect note
to the the following:
correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the adjustment motor electronics due to in‐
correct handling.
– Place the adjustment motor on the instrument panel vent, at

the same time the relay lever must engage in the mount.
ment motor and the relay lever.

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5 Instrument Panel Crossmember

⇒ “5.1 Overview - Instrument Panel Crossmember”, page 212
⇒ “5.2 Instrument Panel Crossmember, Removing and Installing”,
page 213
5.1 Overview - Instrument Panel Crossmember
1 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 3
and sequence. Refer to
⇒Protected
page 213 .
2 - Nut with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
❑ Quantity: 2
⇒ page 213 .
3 - Bolt
❑ The mounting threads
and contact surface
must be free of paint,
coating and corrosion.
The threaded connec‐
tion serves as the
ground connection.
⇒ page 213 .
4 - Threaded Pin
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 20 Nm
5 - Foam Washer
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Replace if damaged
6 - Lifter
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Clipped in the cross‐
member
❑ Check the lifter adjusting nut for ease of movement
7 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
8 - Plug
❑ Quantity: 2
9 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
10 - Spacer
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ maximum 0.5 Nm

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11 - Bracket
❑ For the windshield projection control module
❑ Must not be removed. If the bracket is removed, the instrument panel crossmember must be replaced.
Refer to ⇒ “5.2 Instrument Panel Crossmember, Removing and Installing”, page 213 .
12 - Bolt
❑ For the front heater and A/C unit
❑ Quantity: 5
13 - Bolt
14 - Crossmember
⇒ “5.2 Instrument Panel Crossmember, Removing and Installing”, page 213 .
Instrument panel crossmember to front A/C unit - tightening spec‐

ifications and sequence
– Tighten the bolts to 3.5 Nm in the following sequence:
-1 to 5-.
– Tighten the screw -6- to 3 Nm.
Instrument panel crossmember to body - tightening specifications

and sequence
– Tighten the bolts in a -1 to 6- sequence to 20 Nm.
5.2 Instrument Panel Crossmember, Re‐

Removing
– Remove the windshield wiper motor. Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 92 ; Windshield Wiper System; Wind‐
shield Wiper Motor - V- Removing and Installing .
5. Instrument Panel Crossmember 213

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– Remove the plugs -2- outward.

– Remove the crossmember bolts -1- from the plenum chamber
rear panel.
– Remove the windshield. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
64 ; Windshield; Windshield, Removing and Installing .
– Equipped on some models: remove the Windshield Projection
Head Up Display Control Module - J898- . Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 90 ; Instrument Cluster; Windshield Pro‐
jection Head Up Display Control Module, Removing and In‐
stalling .
– Remove the instrument panel. Refer to
⇒ “4.6 Instrument Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 198 .
– Remove the air distribution housing. Refer to ⇒ Heating, Ven‐
tilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr. 87 ; Air Routing; Over‐
view - Air Routing and Air Distribution in Vehicle Interior .
– Unclip the wiring harness and free it up.
– Remove the steering column from the instrument panel cross‐
member and lay it on the floor of the vehicle. Refer to ⇒
Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Col‐
umn; Steering Column, Removing and Installing .


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– Remove the bolt -arrow- for the heater and A/C unit.
• For reinstallation, mark the vertical and lengthwise position on

the instrument panel crossmember.
– Push the carpet in the threaded connection area to the side
and remove the bolts -1-.
– Remove the bolt -2- for the heater and A/C unit.
– Remove the bolt -1- and nut -2- for the instrument panel cross‐
member.
– Unclip, disengage and free up the wires from the instrument
panel crossmember.
• Two technicians are needed to remove the instrument panel
crossmember.
– Disengage the instrument panel crossmember from the heater
and A/C unit and remove from the vehicle interior toward the
rear.
5. Instrument Panel Crossmember 215

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Installing
– Check all adjusting mechanisms -2- on the instrument panel
crossmember by allowing the adjusting nut -1- to rotate gently
-arrows-.
– Turn the adjusting nut all the way downward until the adjuster
engages in the transportation safeguard
– Carefully insert the instrument panel crossmember in the
body.
– Align the instrument panel crossmember according to the
marks applied to the A-pillar during removal.
– Tighten the nuts and bolts for the instrument panel crossmem‐
ber near the A-pillar on both the driver and front passenger
sides.
– Install the steering column. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Steering Column; Overview - Steering
Column .
– Mounting bracket for pedal assembly. Refer to ⇒ Brake Sys‐
tem; Rep. Gr. 46 ; Brake Pedal; Overview - Brake Pedal .
– Equipped on some models: install the Windshield Projection
Head Up Display Control Module - J898- . Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 90 ; Instrument Cluster; Windshield Pro‐
jection Head Up Display Control Module, Removing and In‐
stalling .
Installation Position of Instrument Panel Crossmember, Checking
– Insert the instrument panel to test.
– Secure the instrument panel on the left and right side to the
instrument panel crossmember.
– Close the doors.
– Check whether the gap dimension between the instrument
panel and the left and right door is even.
– Check whether the height of instrument panel aligns with the
moldings in the door trim panels.
– If the adjustment is incorrect, note lateral and/or vertical devi‐
ation.
– Loosen the instrument panel Protected
crossmember threaded connec‐
tions.
– Adjust the instrument panel crossmember according to the

noted differences.
– Tighten the bolt -1- and nut -2- for the instrument panel cross‐
member near the A-pillar on both the driver and front passen‐
ger sides.
– Install the windshield. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 64 ;
Windshield; Windshield, Removing and Installing .
⇒ “5.1 Overview - Instrument Panel Crossmember”, page 212 and
⇒ Fig. ““Instrument panel crossmember to body - tightening spec‐
ifications and sequence”“ , page 213 .

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6 Vehicle Interior Trim Panels

⇒ “6.1 Component Location Overview - Vehicle Interior Trim Pan‐
els”, page 217
⇒ “6.2 Overview - Sill Panel”, page 219
⇒ “6.3 Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 220
⇒ “6.4 Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 221
⇒ “6.5 Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 222
⇒ “6.6 Overview - D-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 223
⇒ “6.7 Overview - Footrest and Carpet”, page 224
⇒ “6.8 Overview - Rear Shelf”, page 225
⇒ “6.9 Sill Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 226
⇒ “6.10 A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 226
page 229
⇒ “6.12 C-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 231
⇒ “6.13 D-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 232
⇒ “6.14 Carpet, Removing and Installing”, page 233
⇒ “6.15 Rear Shelf, Removing and Installing”, page 235
⇒ “6.16 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing”, page 237
6.1 Component Location Overview - Vehicle Interior Trim Panels
6. Vehicle Interior Trim Panels 217

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1 - Rear Shelf
Shelf”, page 225 .
2 - Rear Carpet
⇒ “6.7 Overview - Foot‐
rest and Carpet”,
page 224 .
3 - Front Carpet
⇒ “6.7 Overview - Foot‐
rest and Carpet”, Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
page 224 .
4 - A-Pillar Upper Trim Panel

⇒ “6.3 Overview - A-Pil‐
lar Trim Panel”,
page 220 .
5 - A-Pillar Gap Cover
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.10 A-Pillar Trim
Panel, Removing and
6 - A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
⇒ “6.3 Overview - A-Pil‐
lar Trim Panel”,
page 220 .
7 - B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel
⇒ “6.4 Overview - B-Pil‐
lar Trim Panel”,
page 221 .
8 - B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “6.4 Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 221 .
9 - C-Pillar Trim Panel
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “6.5 Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 222 .
10 - Sill Panel
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “6.2 Overview - Sill Panel”, page 219 .
11 - D-Pillar Trim Panel
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “6.6 Overview - D-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 223 .

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6.2 Overview - Sill Panel
1 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ Insert in the body
deformed clips
2 - Sill Panel
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.9 Sill Panel, Re‐
page 226 .
audibly
❑ Stretch the inner door
seal lip over. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
3 - Clip with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Insert in the sill panel
deformed clips

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6.3 Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel
1 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 3
deformed clips
2 - A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.10.2 A-Pillar Lower
Trim Panel, Removing
and Installing”,
page 228 .
❑ Pushed forward in the
carpet
seal lip over.
3 - A-Pillar Gap Cover
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.10 A-Pillar Trim
Panel, Removing and
❑ Clip into the A-pillar trim
panels
seal lip over.
4 - Clip
are still in the body
mounting points using
T40280- .
deformed clips
5 - Clip
❑ With hooks
❑ Replace after removing the A-pillar trim panel
6 - Retaining Pin
❑ 3.5 Nm
7 - A-Pillar Upper Trim Panel
⇒ “6.10.1 A-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 226 .
❑ Stretch the inner door seal lip over.
8 - Operating Lever Handle permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
❑ For the latch

❑ Driver side only

❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 55 ; Hood; Latch Release Lever, Removing
and Installing .

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9 - Bolt
❑ Driver side only
❑ 2 Nm
6.4 Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel
1 - Expanding Clip
- T40172C-
2 - Speaker Trim
❑ Clip in the B-pillar trim
panel and press on it un‐
til it clicks into place
3 - Nut
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 4 Nm
4 - Vent
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.11.2 B-Pillar Upper
and Installing”,
page 230 .
❑ Connect electrical har‐
ness connector, first in‐
sert lower vent in the
trim and press on it until
it engages audibly
5 - B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel
❑ byRemoving
Protected andforInstal‐
copyright. Copying private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.11.2 B-Pillar Upper


and Installing”,
page 230 .
❑ Insert in the upper
mounting points on the
roof and attach to the B-
pillar
❑ Stretch the door seal lip
over.
6 - B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
⇒ “6.11.1 B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 229 .
❑ Insert in the mounting points at the bottom, attach to the B-pillar and clip into the B-pillar upper trim panel
❑ Stretch the door seal lip over.
7 - Expanding Clip
❑ Remove using the Pliers - T40172C-

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6.5 Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel
1 - C-Pillar Trim Panel

ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.12 C-Pillar Trim
Panel, Removing and
audibly
❑ Push on the C-pillar cov‐
er until it completely en‐
gages
2 - Expanding Clip
3 - Clip
are still in the body
T40280- .
deformed clips
4 - Expanding Clip

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6.6 Overview - D-Pillar Trim Panel
1 - Guide Rail Cover

❑ For the sun shade
models
Parts Catalog.
ling. Refer to
Panel, Removing and
deformed cover
2 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Remove any remaining
clips in the body mount‐
ing points using the
Omega Clip Tool -
T40280- .
deformed clips
3 - D-Pillar Trim Panel
sions.
❑ Allocation.
Protected Referfortoprivate
by copyright. Copying the or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Parts Catalog.
ling. Refer to
Panel, Removing and
audibly

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6.7 Overview - Footrest and Carpet
1 - Rear Carpet
❑ 4-Seater: two-piece
❑ 5-Seater: one-piece
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.14.2 Rear Carpet,
ling”, page 234 .
2 - Spacer
❑ Allocation. Refer
with respect to to the of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
the correctness
Parts Catalog.
3 - Front Carpet
❑ Driver side
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.14.1 Front Carpet,
ling”, page 233 .
4 - Front Carpet
ling. Refer to
⇒ “6.14.1 Front Carpet,
ling”, page 233 .
5 - Floor Mat
❑ Quantity: 4
6 - Cap
❑ for floor mat
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Unclip using the Pry
Lever - 80-200-
❑ Press into the bracket
until it clicks into place
7 - Bracket
❑ for floor mat
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Insert from below into the floor mat
8 - Cap
❑ for floor mat
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Unclip using the Pry Lever - 80-200-
❑ Press into the bracket until it clicks into place
9 - Bracket
❑ for floor mat
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Insert from below into the carpet
10 - Expanding Clip
❑ Quantity: 2

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11 - Rear Footwell Vent

❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Clipped in the air duct
6.8 Overview - Rear Shelf
1 - Center Seat Belt Guide

models
Parts Catalog.
ling. Refer to
Guide, Removing and
❑ Clip in the rear shelf and
press on it until it clicks
into place
2 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ insert in the Protected
rear shelfby copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ Replace damaged or to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
with respect
deformed clips
3 - Outer Seat Belt Guide
❑ Quantity: 2
ling. Refer to
Guide, Removing and
into place
4 - Child Seat Anchor Cover
models, quantity: 2 or 3
into place
5 - Child Seat Anchor Cap
❑ Equipped on some models, quantity: 2 or 3
6 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 5
❑ 2 Nm
7 - Sunlight Photo Sensor - G914-
8 - Speaker Trim
❑ Quantity: 2
⇒ “6.16.1 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing, Rear Shelf”, page 237 .
❑ Insert in the rear shelf and press on it until it clicks into place

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9 - Rear Shelf
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “6.15 Rear Shelf, Removing and Installing”, page 235 .
❑ Insert the rear shelf in the rear window frame and press on the shelf until it clicks into place
10 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ insert in the rear shelf
11 - Rear Shelf Support
12 - Expanding Clip
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Remove using the Pliers - T40172C-
6.9 Sill Panel, Removing and Installing

Removing
– Remove the bench seat. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Rear
Seats; Bench Seat / Single Seats, Removing and Installing or
moving the single seat in the rearmost highest position.
– Unclip the sill panel -1- from the side sill starting at the front
using the -3409- -arrow A-.
– Pull the sill panel towards the front out of the C-pillar
-B and C arrows- and remove.
Installing
⇒ “6.2 Overview - Sill Panel”, page 219 .
6.10 A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and In‐ with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
stalling
page 226
⇒ “6.10.2 A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 228
6.10.1 A-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing

and Installing

Audi A8 2018 ➤

Removing
page 194 .
– Unclip the A-pillar gap cover -1- from below using the -3409-
-arrow- and disengage at the A-pillar upper trim panel.
– Free up the A-pillar trim panel -1- in the area of the inner door
seal.
– Detach the A-pillar trim panel using the -3409- up to the first
retainer -arrows-.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– To disengage the trim panel from the retaining pin on the A-

pillar, remove the clip -1- with the hook with a semi-round
medium hard scraper or a using a flat-head screwdriver.
– To do so position the semi-round medium hard scraper or the
flat-head screwdriver as shown on the clips.
– Push the clip downward with a semi-round medium hard scra‐
per or the flat-head screwdriver into the trim panel -arrow-.
This will move the pin head -2- out of the clip hooks.
– Carefully remove the trim panel -1- upward out of the instru‐
ment panel -arrow-.
Installing
• Do not pinch the head curtain airbag when installing the upper
A-pillar trim panel.
– To install the trim panel, insert the new clip with the hooks into
the trim panel and bring it into its installation position.
– Insert the A-pillar trim panel -1- in the mount on the instrument
panel -arrow-.
⇒ “6.3 Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 220 .
6.10.2 A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel, Removing

and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment requiredProtected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409- with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

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Removing
– Move the front seat all the way back.
page 194 .
– Unclip the A-pillar gap cover -1- from below using the -3409-
-arrow- and disengage at the A-pillar upper trim panel.
Driver Side:
– Remove the operating lever for the hood release cable. Refer
to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 55 ; Hood; Latch Release Lever,
– Remove the screw -arrow A-.
Continuation for Both Vehicle Sides:
– Free up the A-pillar trim panel in the door seal area.
– Starting at the back, unclip the A-pillar trim panel -1- from the
side sill -B and C arrows- using the -3409- and remove toward
the rear.
– Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
Installing
⇒ “6.3 Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 220 .
6.11 B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and In‐

stalling
⇒ “6.11.1 B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 229
⇒ “6.11.2 B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing andunless
permitted Installing”,
page 230 with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
6.11.1 B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel, Removing

and Installing
♦ Pliers - T40172C-

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Removing
– Unclip the sill panel -1- from the B-pillar lower trim panel. Refer
to ⇒ “6.9 Sill Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 226 .
– Unclip the A-pillar lower trim panel -3- from the B-pillar lower
trim panel. Refer to
page 228 .
– Remove the expanding clips -4- with the -T40172C- .
– Move the front seat all the way forward.
– Unclip the B-pillar trim panel -2- from the B-pillar upper trim
panel -arrows- using the -3409- .
– Free up the B-pillar trim panel near the door seals and disen‐
gage it at the side from the B-pillar.
– Remove the B-pillar trim panel from the B-pillar and disconnect
the connector for the treble speaker.
– Remove the B-pillar trim panel upward.
Installing
⇒ “6.4 Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 221 .
6.11.2 B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing

and Installing
Removing
– Release and unclip the vent -1- with a small flat-head screw‐
driver at the lower clip -arrow-.
– Remove the vents from the B-pillar trim panel and disconnect
the connector.
– Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to
⇒ “6.11.1 B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 229 .

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– Move seat belt height adjuster to the lowest position.

– Remove the nuts -2 and 3-.
– Free up the B-pillar trim panel -1- near the door seals, remove
it sideways from the B-pillar -A arrows- and disengage from
the threaded pins.
– Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel from the mount on the
body -arrow B- by tilting the trim panel inward and pulling it
downward at the same time.
– Remove the B-pillar upper trim panel with the threaded seat
belt webbing.
– To replace the B-pillar upper trim panel, remove the front belt
end fitting. Refer to
⇒ “1.11 Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing”, page
86 .
Installing
– Guide the seat belt webbing with the belt tongue in through the
belt height adjuster slider.
TIP:
Make sure that the belt height adjuster is in the lowest position.
– First, insert the B-pillar trim panel -3- upward into the mount
on the roof.
• The mount -2- for the sliding piece of the B-pillar trim must
engage in the retaining pin -1- on the seat belt height adjuster
-arrow-.
6.12 C-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and In‐

stalling
♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409- Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Omega Clip Tool - T40280- with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

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Removing
– Remove the sill panel. Refer to
– Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to
page 232 .
– Remove the expanding clips -1 and 2-.
– Free up the C-pillar trim panel in the door seal area.
– Unclip the C-pillar trim panel -3- upward from the C-pillar trim
panel -arrow A- using the -3409- and pivot inward, to do so
push the headliner slightly upward.
– Remove the C-pillar trim panel upward -arrow B- and remove
it from the rear shelf.
Installing
⇒ “6.5 Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 222 .
6.13 D-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and In‐

stalling
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
Removing permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Equipped on some models:
– Unclip the cover -1- for the sun shade guide rail using the -
T10383/1- -A and B arrows-.
– Disengage the remaining hooks from the cover.
– Disengage the tab -2- and cover hooks -3- from the sun shade
guide rail, to do so remove the cover upward from the rear
shelf -arrow C-.

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– Unclip the upper D-pillar trim panel -1- from the D-pillar
-A arrows- using the -80-200- .
– Pull the D-pillar trim panel upward -arrow C- and remove it
from the rear shelf.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following.
Equipped on some models:
– Insert the sun shade guide rail cover in the rear shelf.
– Engage the hooks -2- and tab -1- in the cover in the sun shade
guide rail and push in until it clicks into place.
– Perform a function test after installing.
• The sun shade must have ease of movement in the guide rail.
⇒ “6.6 Overview - D-Pillar Trim Panel”, page 223 .
6.14 Carpet, Removing and Installing

⇒ “6.14.1 Front Carpet, Removing and Installing”, page 233
⇒ “6.14.2 Rear Carpet, Removing
Protected byand Installing”,
copyright. pageor234
Copying for private commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
6.14.1 Front Carpet, Removing and Installing

Removing
– Remove the front center console side trim panel. Refer to
– Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to
⇒ “6.10 A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 226 .
Driver Side:
to
Front Passenger Side:
– Reclining seat equipment version: remove the adapter rails.
Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front Seats; Front Seat, Re‐
page 26 .

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Continuation for Both Vehicle Sides:

– Remove the floor mat.
– Remove spreader clips -arrow- by carefully pressing the
clamping pin in approximately 5 mm until it audibly engages
in the spreader clip.
– Remove the carpet under the rear carpet.
– Lift the carpet -1- over the rear carpet and remove toward the
rear.
• Make sure the carpet does not tear at the openings.
– Fold floor covering and remove through the door.
Installing
– Place the carpet in the vehicle.
– Push the carpet forward and align it until the openings align.
⇒ “6.7 Overview - Footrest and Carpet”, page 224 .
6.14.2 Rear Carpet, Removing and Installing

Removing
– Remove the front seats. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front
– Reclining seat equipment version: remove the adapter rails.
Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Front Seats; Front Seat, Re‐
– Remove the bench seat. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Rear
Seats; Bench Seat / Single Seats, Removing and Installing or
moving the single seats in the rearmost highest position.
– 4-Seater: remove the side trim panel for the rear center con‐
sole. Refer to
– 5-Seater: remove the side trim panel for the front center con‐
sole. Refer to
⇒ “3.6.1 Front with Center Console Trim Panel,in Removing and In‐by AUDI AG.
respect to the correctness of information this document. Copyright
– Remove the sill panels. Refer to
– Remove the B-pillar lower trim panels. Refer to
page 228 .
– Remove the floor mats.

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– Remove the footwell vent trim -1- toward the rear from the air
duct in the floor -arrow-.
– If installed, remove the expanding clips.

– Lift the carpet -1- upward, fold it together and remove it through
the door opening.
• Make sure the carpet does not tear at the openings.
Installing
– Fold the carpet together and place it in the vehicle.
– Align the carpet until the openings align.
Installation instructions: for example, tightening specifications,
⇒ “6.7 Overview - Footrest and Carpet”, page 224 and ⇒ Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr. 87 ; Air Routing; Over‐
view - Passenger Compartment Air Routing and Air Distribution .
6.15 Rear Shelf, Removing and Installing

♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
Removing
– Remove the rear seat backrests, refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr.
or remove the single seats, refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; E-
– 4-Seater: remove the center storage compartment trim panel.
Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Rear Seats; Center Storage
Compartment, Removing and Installing .
– Remove the D-pillar trim panels. Refer to
page 232 .
– Remove the sill panels. Refer to
– Remove the C-pillar permitted
trim panels. Refer by
unless authorised toAUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
⇒ “6.12 C-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing
with respect andofInstalling”,
to the correctness information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
page 231 .
– Remove the left and right speaker trim in the rear shelf. Refer
to
⇒ “6.16.1 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing, Rear Shelf”,
page 237 .
– Equipped on some models: remove the rear center airbag with
the igniter. Refer to

Audi A8 2018 ➤
⇒ “8.8 Rear Center Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Instal‐

ling”, page 123 .
– If necessary, remove the rear seat belt guide. Refer to
86 .
Vehicle versions without sun shade:

– Remove the Rear Sunlight Photo Sensor - G914- . Refer to ⇒
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr. 87 ; Addi‐
tional Components for Control and Regulation; Rear Sunlight
Photo Sensor - G914- , Removing and Installing .
– Unclip the front of the rear shelf -1- upward from the body
-A arrows- by hand or with the Pry Lever - 80-200-
Protected . Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
by copyright.
– Pull the rear shelf forward out of the mounts in thetorear windowof information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
with respect the correctness
frame -B arrows- and remove.
– To remove the rear shelf, remove the rear belt end fitting. Refer
to
page 87 .
Versions with a sun shade:

– Unclip the front of the rear shelf -1- upward from the body
-A arrows- by hand or with the Pry Lever - 80-200- .
– Remove the rear shelf upward from the mount in the sun shade
-B arrows- and remove toward the front.
– To remove the rear shelf, remove the rear belt end fitting. Refer
to
page 87 .
Installing
– Insert the rear shelf in the rear window frame and press on the
shelf until it clicks into place.
⇒ “6.8 Overview - Rear Shelf”, page 225 .

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6.16 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing

⇒ “6.16.1 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing, Rear Shelf”,
page 237
⇒ “6.16.2 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing, B-Pillar”, page
237
6.16.1 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing,

Rear Shelf
Removing
NOTICE
rectly.
– Carefully unclip
Protected by the speaker
copyright. Copying trim -1- orfrom
for private the rear
commercial shelf
-arrow- along
permittedthe seam
unless using
authorised theAG.
by AUDI -T10383/1-
seam.
Installing
⇒ “6.8 Overview - Rear Shelf”, page 225 .
6.16.2 Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing,

B-Pillar
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-

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Removing
NOTICE
rectly.
– Carefully detach the speaker trim -1- using the -80-200-

-arrows- by sliding the wedge approximately 2 mm in the seam
under the speaker trim.
seam.
– Disconnect the connector and remove the speaker trim.
Installing

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7 Luggage Compartment Trim Panels

⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment
Trim Panels”, page 239
⇒ “7.2 Overview - Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel”, page
241
⇒ “7.3 Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor”, page 244
⇒ “7.4 Overview - Upper Rear Panel/Luggage Compartment Trim
Panel”, page 246
⇒ “7.5 Overview - Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel”, page 247
⇒ “7.6 Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page
248
⇒ “7.7 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and
⇒ “7.8 Luggage Compartment Floor, Removing and Installing,
Only e-tron”, page 253
⇒ “7.9 Upper Luggage Compartment Trim Panel, Removing and
⇒ “7.10 Luggage Compartment Side Rear Panel Trim Panel, Re‐
⇒ “7.11 Lock Carrier Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page
254
⇒ “7.12 Tie Down, Removing and Installing”, page 255
⇒ “7.13 Tie Down Bracket, Removing and Installing, Only e-tron”,
page 255
⇒ “7.14 Rear Luggage Compartment Floor Handle, Removing
⇒ “7.15 Spare Tire Well Trim, Removing and Installing”,
page 257
7.1 Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Trim Panels
7. Luggage Compartment Trim Panels 239

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1 - Spare Wheel Well Trim

ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.15 Spare Tire Well
ling, e-tron. Refer to
⇒ “7.15.2 Spare Tire
Well Trim, Removing
and Installing, Only e-
tron”, page 257 .
2 - Luggage Compartment
Side Trim Panel
⇒ “7.2 Overview - Lug‐
gage Compartment
Side Trim Panel”,
page 241 .
❑ Overview, e-tron. Refer
to Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
⇒ “7.2.2 Overview - Lug‐

gage Compartment
Side Trim Panel, Only e-
tron”, page 242 .
3 - Rear Lid Hinge Trim Panel
Lid Lower Trim Panel”,
page 247 .
4 - Rear Lid Trim Panel
Lid Lower Trim Panel”,
page 247 .
5 - Upper Luggage Compart‐
ment Trim Panel
⇒ “7.4 Overview - Upper Rear Panel/Luggage Compartment Trim Panel”, page 246 .
6 - Rear Panel Trim Panel
⇒ “7.4 Overview - Upper Rear Panel/Luggage Compartment Trim Panel”, page 246 .
7 - Pass-Through
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Rear Seats; Pass-Through Door, Removing
and Installing .
8 - Luggage Compartment Floor
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “7.3 Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor”, page 244 .
❑ Overview, e-tron. Refer to ⇒ “7.3.2 Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor, Only e-tron”, page 245 .
9 - Lock Carrier Trim Panel
❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “7.2 Overview - Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel”, page 241 .
❑ Overview, e-tron. Refer to
⇒ “7.2.2 Overview - Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Only e-tron”, page 242 .

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7.2 Overview - Luggage Compartment Side

Trim Panel
⇒ “7.2.1 Overview - Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Ex‐
cluding e-tron”, page 241
⇒ “7.2.2 Overview - Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Only
e-tron”, page 242
7.2.1 Overview - Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Excluding e-tron
1 - Lock Carrier Trim Panel

ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.11 Lock Carrier
and Installing”,
page 254 .
audibly
❑ Stretch the lip of the rear
lid seal over
2 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ Remove any clips re‐
maining in the mounting
points using the Omega
Clip Tool - T40280- and
insert them into the trim
panel for installation.
deformed clips
3 - Trailer Hitch Button Trim
models
96 ; Controls;
permitted Compo‐
nentwithLocation
respect to theOverview
correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
- Luggage Compart‐
ment Controls .
Side Trim Panel
models
⇒ “7.7 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 250 .
❑ Stretch the lip of the rear lid seal over
5 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Remove any clips remaining in the mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool - T40280- and insert them
into the trim panel for installation.

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6 - Gap Cover
⇒ “7.7 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 250 .
7 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 8 Nm
8 - Tie Down
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “7.12 Tie Down, Removing and Installing”, page 255 .
7.2.2 Overview - Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Only e-tron
1 - Left Luggage Compartment

Side Trim Panel
models
Parts Catalog.
ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.7.2 Luggage Com‐
partment Side Trim
Panel, Removing and
Installing, Only e-tron”,
page 251 .
audibly
❑ Stretch the lip of the rear
lid seal over
2 - Filler Piece
❑ Insert in the body
3 - 12 V Socket 3 - U19-
96 ; Cigarette Lighter,
Socket; Overview - Cig‐
arette Lighter, 12 Volt
Socket . Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
4 - Card Reader Cover with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
models
audibly
5 - Clamp
❑ Quantity 2 per side
❑ Remove any clips remaining in the mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool - T40280- and insert them
into the trim panel for installation.

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6 - Right Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel

⇒ “7.7.2 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Only e-tron”, page 251 .
7 - Gap Cover
⇒ “7.7.2 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Only e-tron”, page 251 .
8 - Air Grille
❑ Insert in the right side trim panel

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7.3 Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor

⇒ “7.3.1 Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor, Excluding e-
tron”, page 244
⇒ “7.3.2 Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor, Only e-tron”,
page 245
7.3.1 Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor, Excluding e-tron
1 - Bracket
❑ For the tool box cover
❑ Engaged in the retaining
bracket
2 - Spare Wheel Well Trim
ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.15 Spare Tire Well
3 - Tool Box
models
Parts Catalog.
4 - Frame
❑ For the luggage com‐
partment floor panel
handle
❑ Can be pressed down in
one position on luggage
compartment floor pan‐
el handle
audibly
5 - Handle
❑ For the luggage com‐
partment floor
ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.14 Rear Luggage
Compartment Floor
Handle, Removing and
6 - Luggage Compartment Floor
7 - Nut
8 - Vehicle Jack Mount

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7.3.2 Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor, Only e-tron
1 - Tie Down
❑ Quantity: 4
ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.12 Tie Down, Re‐
page 255 .
2 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 8
❑ 8 Nm
3 - Front Tie Down Bracket
❑ Quantity: 2
ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.13 Tie Down Brack‐
et, Removing and Instal‐
ling, Only e-tron”,
page 255 .
4 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
tion. Refer to ⇒ Rep.
Gr. 93 ; High-Voltage
Battery Unit .
Floor
❑ With storage compart‐
ment cover
ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.8 Luggage Com‐
partment Floor, Remov‐
ing and Installing, Only
e-tron”, page 253 .
6 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ 20 Nm
7 - Right Rear Tie Down Bracket Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ Marked with »M« permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
⇒ “7.13 Tie Down Bracket, Removing and Installing, Only e-tron”, page 255 .
8 - Tire Mobility Kit Well
⇒ “7.15.2 Spare Tire Well Trim, Removing and Installing, Only e-tron”, page 257 .
9 - Left Rear Tie Down Bracket
❑ Marked with »L«
⇒ “7.13 Tie Down Bracket, Removing and Installing, Only e-tron”, page 255 .
10 - Handle
❑ For the storage compartment

Audi A8 2018 ➤

⇒ “7.14 Rear Luggage Compartment Floor Handle, Removing and Installing”, page 255 .
7.4 Overview - Upper Rear Panel/Luggage Compartment Trim Panel
1 - Expanding Clip
- T40172C-
2 - Umbrella
ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.9 Upper Luggage
Compartment Trim Pan‐
el, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 253 .
3 - Expanding Clip
❑ Quantity: 3
- T40172C-
4 - Upper Luggage Compart‐
ment Trim Panel
Parts Catalog.
ling. Refer to
el, Removing and Instal‐
ling”, page 253 .
5 - Cover Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ for rear seat entertain‐ permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
ment with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
models
Parts Catalog.
ling. Refer to
el, Removing and Installing”, page 253 .
6 - Clip
❑ Insert into the cover
❑ Remove any clips remaining in the rear lid mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool - T40280- . To
install, insert into the trim panel.
7 - Luggage Compartment Side Rear Panel Trim Panel
⇒ “7.10 Luggage Compartment Side Rear Panel Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 254 .
❑ Removing and installing, with cooler. Refer to
⇒ G r.76 “Camper Cabinets, Shelves, Water Tank”, page 265 .
8 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 4

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❑ Remove any clips remaining in the rear lid mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool - T40280- . To
install, insert into the trim panel.
7.5 Overview - Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel
1 - Rear Lid Hinge Trim Panel

❑ Quantity: 2
ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.6 Rear Lid Lower
and Installing”,
page 248 .
2 - Expanding Clip
❑ Quantity: 4
3 - Plug
❑ Quantity: 8
❑ Unclip using the clip re‐
lease lever no. 4 from
the Scraper Set -
VAS6845-
❑ Clipped in the rear lid
trim panel
4 - Clip permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
❑ Quantity: 11 with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

❑ Remove any clips re‐
maining in the rear lid
T40280- . To install, in‐
sert into the trim panel.
deformed clips
5 - Rear Lid Latch Trim Panel
ling. Refer to
⇒ “7.6 Rear Lid Lower
6 - Expanding Nut
❑ Clip into rear lid
7 - Stop Strip Bracket
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Clip into rear lid
8 - Stop Strip
❑ Quantity: 2
⇒ “7.6 Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 248 .
❑ Clip to the bracket

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9 - Rear Lid Trim Panel

⇒ “7.6 Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”, page 248 .
❑ North American versions: emergency release. Refer to ⇒ page 248 .
10 - Bolt
❑ 2.5 Nm
11 - Emergency Triangle
12 - Emergency Triangle Bracket
❑ Insert in the rear lid and press on it until it engagesProtected
audiblyby copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Emergency release, market-specific for North America

1 - Lock Washer - Quantity: 4
2 - Emergency Release Trim
3 - Emergency Release Actuator
4 - Emergency Release Adjusting Element
7.6 Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel, Removing

and Installing
♦ Removal Wedge - T40233-
Removing
– Unclip the rear lid latch trim panel -1- using the -T40233- in the
direction of the -arrow-.

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– Remove the emergency triangle from the bracket by pressing

the release.
– Release the retaining tabs using a flat-head screwdriver
-arrows- and remove the emergency triangle bracket -1-.
– Unclip the stop strip -1- using the -3409- -arrow-.

– Remove the Rear Lid Lamp - W51- / Rear Lid Lamp 2 - W101- .
Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Lamps; Com‐
ponent Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Lamps .
– Remove the Rear Lid Lock Button In Luggage Compartment
- E406- . Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Con‐
trols; Rear Lid Lock Button In Luggage Compartment - E406- ,
– To remove the expanding clips -1-, push the clamping pin -2-
in carefully approximately 5 mm until it engages audibly in the
expanding clip -arrow- (do not push in completely, otherwise
the clamping pin will be lost).
– Remove the released expanding clip with a clamping pin.
– Pull the rear lid hinge trim panel -3- downward out of the rear
lid trim panel and remove it.

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– Unclip the rear lid trim panel -1- starting at the top of the rear
lid -A arrows- using the -T40233- .
– Unclip the side of the rear lid trim panel from the rear lid
-B arrows-.
– Unclip the lower rear lid trim panel from the rear lid
-C arrows- and remove.
Installing
– North America market-specific version: test the emergency
release function after installing the trim panel.
– Do this by locking the rear lid latch with a flat-head screwdriver
and operate the emergency release.
• The rear lid latch must unlock.
⇒ “7.5 Overview - Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel”, page 247 .
7.7 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Pan‐

el, Removing and Installing
⇒ “7.7.1 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and
Installing, Excluding e-tron”, page 250
⇒ “7.7.2 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and
Installing, Only e-tron”, page 251
7.7.1 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Pan‐

el, Removing and Installing, Excluding
e-tron
Removing
– Driver side: if installed, remove the power pivoting trailer hitch
button. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Con‐
trols; Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment
Controls .
– Remove the tie-downs. Refer to Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
⇒ “7.12 Tie Down, Removing and Installing”, page 255unless
permitted . authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
– Remove the luggage compartment floor.
– Remove the lock carrier trim panel. Refer to
⇒ “7.11 Lock Carrier Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 254 .

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– Free up the gap cover -2- near the rear lid seal -1-.
– Release the gap cover -2- for the luggage compartment side
trim panel using the -3409- in the direction of the arrow -A- and
remove in the direction of the arrow -B-.
– Free up the luggage compartment side trim panel in the area

of the rear lid seal -1-.
– Remove the left storage compartment.
– Unclip the luggage compartment rear side trim panel -2- from
the body -A arrows-.
– Remove the lower luggage compartment side trim panel to‐
ward the inside from the body -arrow B-.
– If equipped, disconnect the connector.
– Only right side: loosen the emergency release adjusting ele‐
ment for the fuel filler door and guide out.
– Disengage and remove the upper luggage compartment side
trim panel on the rear lid hinge.
Installing
241 .
7.7.2 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Pan‐

el, Removing and Installing, Only e-tron
Removing
– If equipped, remove the cover for the card reader.
– Remove the luggage compartment floor. Refer to
Only e-tron”, page 253 .
– Remove the lock carrier trim panel. Refer to
⇒ “7.11 Lock Carrier Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 254 .

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– Free up the gap cover -2- near the rear lid seal -1-.
– Release the gap cover -2- for the luggage compartment side
trim panel using the -3409- in the direction of the arrow -A- and
remove in the direction of the arrow -B-.
– Free up the luggage compartment side trim panel in the area

of the rear lid seal -1-.
– Remove the left storage compartment.
– Unclip the luggage compartment rear side trim panel -2- from
the body -A arrows-.
– Remove the lower luggage compartment side trim panel to‐
ward the inside from the body -arrow B-.
– If installed, disconnect the connectors.
– Loosen the emergency release adjusting element for the fuel
filler door and guide out. by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
Protected
TIP: with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
On the right and left of the e-tron there is a respectively a fuel filler
door.
– Disengage and remove the upper luggage compartment side
trim panel on the rear lid hinge.
Installing
241 .

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7.8 Luggage Compartment Floor, Remov‐

ing and Installing, Only e-tron
Removing
Equipment version with refrigerator
– Remove the rear panel trim panel for the refrigerator -B-. Refer
to ⇒ “1.2 Cooler, Removing and Installing”, page 266 .
– Fold the refrigerator support upward.
Continuation for All Vehicles
– Remove the tie downs -A-. Refer to
⇒ “7.12 Tie Down, Removing and Installing”, page 255 .
– Rear the floor upward toward the rear.
Installing
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing
components. Refer to
page 245 .
7.9 Upper Luggage Compartment Trim

Panel, Removing and Installing
♦ Pliers - T40172C-
Removing
– If installed: remove the bracket -2- for the umbrella, to do so
remove the expanding clip -1- using the -T40172 A- and re‐
move the bracket to the left -arrow- from the mounts.
– Remove the luggage compartment lamp. Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Lamps; Component Location Over‐
view - Luggage Compartment Lamps .
⇒ “7.10 Luggage Compartment Side Rear Panel Trim Panel,
Removing and Installing”, page 254 .
– Free up the luggage compartment lamp in the area of the lug‐
gage compartment trim panel upward.
– Remove the expanding clips -arrows- using the -T40172C- .

– Pull the luggage compartment trim panel -1- toward the rear
from the clamps and remove.
Installing
Panel”, page 246 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
7.10 Luggage Compartment Side Rear Panel

Trim Panel, Removing and Installing
Removing
– Version with Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE): Unclip
the cover -1- for the control module using the -3409- -arrow-.
– Unclip the upper rear panel trim panel -1- from the rear panel
-arrows- and pivot it toward the rear.
– Disengage the lower rear panel trim panel and remove.
Installing
Panel”, page 246 .
7.11 Lock Carrier Trim Panel, Removing and

Installing
Removing
– Remove the luggage compartment lamp. Refer to ⇒ Electrical
Equipment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Lamps; Component Location Over‐
view - Luggage Compartment Lamps .
– Remove the luggage compartment floor, only e-tron. Refer to
– Remove the luggage compartment floor or lift it and engage.
– Free up the lock carrier trim panel near the rear lid seal -1-.
– Grip the trim panel -2- by hand and carefully pull vertically up‐
ward using a jerking motion -arrows-.
Installing
241 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
7.12 Tie Down, Removing and Installing

Removing
– Fold up the bracket -1- all the way.
– Remove the screws -arrows- and remove the tie down -2-.
Installing
241 .
Installation instructions: for example, tightening specifications.
Refer to

page 245 for replacing body parts, only e-tron.
7.13 Tie Down Bracket, Removing and In‐

stalling, Only e-tron
Front tie down bracket, removing:
– Remove the bolt -2- and the bracket -1-.
Rear tie down bracket, removing:
– Rear the luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to
⇒ “7.7 Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and
– Remove the bolt -3- and remove the bracket -4-.
TIP:
The rear brackets are equipped with installation side markings
»L« and »R«.
Installing:
Installation instructions: for example, tightening specifications.
Refer to
page 245 for replacing body parts, only e-tron.
7.14 Rear Luggage Compartment Floor Han‐

dle, Removing and Installing
♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
– Release the frame -1- on the bottom of the luggage compart‐
ment floor.
– To do this, position the -80 - 200- -arrow A-, and release the
frame -arrow B-.
– Release the frame and remove the luggage compartment floor
panel handle -2-.
Installing
– Position the frame -arrow- from below in the cut-out in the lug‐
gage compartment floor and hold.
– Push the luggage compartment floor panel handle opposite

the direction of travel in the frame -arrow 1- and lock downward
-arrow 2-.
⇒ “7.3 Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor”, page 244 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
7.15 Spare Tire Well Trim, Removing and In‐

stalling
⇒ “7.15.1 Spare Tire Well Trim, Removing and Installing, except
e-tron”, page 257
⇒ “7.15.2 Spare Tire Well Trim, Removing and Installing, Only e-
tron”, page 257
7.15.1 Spare Tire Well Trim, Removing and In‐

stalling, except e-tron
Removing
– Equipped on some models: remove the spare tire.
– Equipped on some models: remove the vehicle jack.
– Remove the tool box.
– Pull the spare tire well trim -1- out at the sides from under the
luggage compartment side trim panels and lock carrier trim
panel -arrows-.
– Disengage the spare tire well trim and remove it.
Installing
⇒ “7.3 Overview - Luggage Compartment Floor”, page 244 .
7.15.2 Spare Tire Well Trim, Removing and In‐

stalling, Only e-tron
– Remove the luggage
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for private to
⇒ “7.8 Luggage permitted
Compartment Floor,
unless authorised by Removing
AUDI AG. AUDI andAG doesInstalling,
Only e-tron”, pagewith
253 .
– Remove the tool box.

– Remove the crossmember. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 93 ; High-
Voltage Battery Unit; Overview - High-Voltage Battery .
– Remove the spare tire well trim under the lock carrier trim
panel.
Installing
page 245 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
8 Roof Trim Panels

⇒ “8.1 Overview - Headliner”, page 258
⇒ “8.2 Headliner, Removing and Installing”, page 258
⇒ “8.3 Roof Reinforcement, Attaching to Body”, page 261
8.1 Overview - Headliner
1 - Headliner
Catalog.
ling. Refer to
⇒ “8.2 Headliner, Re‐
page 258 .
2 - Clip
❑ For vehicles with sliding
sunroof
❑ Quantity: 15
❑ Insert in the headliner
deformed clips
3 - Roof Reinforcement
❑ For vehicles without a
sliding sunroof
❑ Install on the body. Re‐
fer to
⇒ “8.3 Roof Reinforce‐
ment, Attaching to
Body”, page 261 .
4 - Roof Reinforcement
❑ For vehicles with sliding
sunroof
❑ Install on the body. Re‐ Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
fer to permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
⇒ “8.3 Roof Reinforce‐ with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
ment, Attaching to
Body”, page 261 .
5 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ Insert in the headliner
❑ Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool - T40280- . To
install, insert into the headliner.
8.2 Headliner, Removing and Installing

♦ Pry Lever - 80-200-
♦ Removal Wedge - T40233-

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Removing
– Remove the A-pillar upper trim panels. Refer to
page 226 .
– Remove the upper B-pillar trim panels. Refer to
⇒ “6.11.2 B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 230 .
– Remove the C-pillar trim panels. Refer to
⇒ “6.12 C-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing”,
page 231 .
– Remove the D-pillar trim panels. Refer to
page 232 .
– Remove the front roof module. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equip‐
ment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Controls; Front Interior Lamp/Reading
Lamp, Removing and Installing .
– Disconnect the connectors -arrows-.
– Equipped on some models: remove the front camera cover.
Refer to ⇒ page 62 .
– Remove the sun visors. Refer to
⇒ “2.3 Sun Visor, Removing and Installing”, page 31 .
– Remove the front vanity mirror illumination. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐
trical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Lamps; Driver and Front
Passenger Vanity Mirror Lamps -W20- / -W14- , Removing
and Installing .
– Equipped on some models: remove the vanity mirror illumina‐
tion for the vehicle interior. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment;
Rep. Gr. 96 ; Lamps ; Vanity Mirror for Vehicle Interior, Re‐
moving and Installing.
– Remove the roof grab handle. Refer to

⇒ “2.6 Roof Grab Handle, Removing and Installing”,

page 34 .
– Move the steering wheel as far downward as possible using
the entire adjustment range of the steering column.
8. Roof Trim Panels 259

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Versions equipped with a sliding sunroof:

– Open the sunroof shade.
– To avoid dirtying the headliner, clean the Removal Wedge -
T40233- .
– Push the Removal Wedge - T40233- between the frame -1-
for the sliding sunroof and the headliner.
– Using the Removal Wedge - T40233- , loosen the headliner
all the way around the frame for the sliding sunroof -arrows-.
– Move the front seats all the way to the rear and then into their
lowest position. Then position the backrest as far back as it
will go.
– Free up in the headliner in the area of the inner door seals.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
NOTICE
There is a risk of damage due to improper handling.
– Do not kink the headliner.
• Replace the headliner if it is bent.

– Unclip the back of the headliner at the clips -1 and 3- from the
body -arrows- using the -80 - 200- .
– Unclip the headliner from the body in the center at the center‐
ing pin -2-.
– Lower the rear headliner.
– Remove the center support for the sun visor. Refer to
⇒ “2.4 Sun Visor Center Support, Removing and Installing”,
page 32 .
– Lower the front headliner.
If the headliner should be removed:
– Remove the windshield. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
64 ; Windshield; Windshield, Removing and Installing .
• A second technician is required to remove the headliner.
– Guide out the headliner by turning and lower through the wind‐
shield frame out of the vehicle.
Installing
– Insert
withthe headliner
respect in reverse
to the correctness order
of information in document.
in this the vehicle.
Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Align the headliner, press in the centering pin at the back of

the headliner until it engages audibly in the body mounting
point.
– Install the center support for the sun visors. Refer to
⇒ “2.4 Sun Visor Center Support, Removing and Installing”,
page 32 .
– Stretch the inner door seal lip over.
– Clip the sides of the headliner into the sunroof frame first, and
then into the front and rear.
⇒ “8.1 Overview - Headliner”, page 258 .
8.3 Roof Reinforcement, Attaching to Body

♦ Assembly adhesive. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Procedure
• Headliner removed. Refer to
⇒ “8.2 Headliner, Removing and Installing”, page 258 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
Versions without Sliding Sunroof:

– Apply the adhesive beads as shown on the roof reinforce‐
ments.
• Thickness of the bead around the circumference -arrow A- is
approximately 7 mm.
• Thickness of the support beads -arrow B- is approximately 5
mm.
• Apply the adhesive beads according to the line markings on
the roof reinforcement.
– Mount the roof reinforcement -2- centered between the outer

sides and at a distance -a- from the bow -1- on the roof.
• Dimension -a- approximately 15 mm.
– Press the roof reinforcement on the roof surface.
– Wipe off any adhesive residue.

– Apply the adhesive beads as shown on the roof reinforce‐
ments.
• Thickness of the bead around the circumference -arrow A- is
approximately 7 mm.
• Thickness of the support beads -arrow B- is approximately 5
mm.
• Apply the adhesive beads according to the line markings on
the roof reinforcement.

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Mount the roof reinforcement -2- centered between the outer

sides and at a distance -a- from the bow -1- on the roof.
• Dimension -a- approximately 15 mm.
– Press the roof reinforcement on the roof surface.
– Wipe off any adhesive residue.
⇒ “8.1 Overview - Headliner”, page 258 .

Audi A8 2018 ➤
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Audi A8 2018 ➤
76 – Camper Cabinets, Shelves, Water Tank

1 Cooler
⇒ “1.1 Overview - Cooler”, page 265
⇒ “1.2 Cooler, Removing and Installing”, page 266
⇒ “1.3 Attachments, Removing and Installing”, page 268
1.1 Overview - Cooler
1 - Bottle Holder
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.3.2 Bottle Holder,
ling”, page 268 .
2 - Storage Tray
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.3.1 Storage Tray,
Removing
Protected by copyright.and Instal‐
Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
ling”, page 268 .
3 - Nut
❑ Quantity: 4
❑ 8 Nm
4 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 4
5 - Cooler - J698-
❑ Unit with compressor
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.2 Cooler, Remov‐
266 .
6 - Bracket
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ For securing int he lug‐
gage compartment
ling. Refer to
⇒ “1.2 Cooler, Remov‐
266 .
7 - Bolt
❑ Quantity: 6
❑ Install with locking compound. Refer to the ⇒ Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA) for the locking compound.
❑ 1.5 Nm
8 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 2
9 - Cooler Trim Panel
❑ Removing and Installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.2 Cooler, Removing and Installing”, page 266 .
1. Cooler 265
Audi A8 2018 ➤
10 - Clip
❑ Quantity: 2 each
11 - Left Rear Panel Trim Panel
12 - Right Rear Panel Trim Panel
1.2 Cooler, Removing and Installing

Removing
– Loosen the rear panel trim panel -1- from the upper catches
-A arrows- and pivot it downward.
– Remove the rear panel trim panel -arrow B-.
– Loosen the cooler trim panel -1- from the catches -arrow- and
remove it toward the rear.
– Remove the left rear seat. Refer to ⇒ Seats; Rep. Gr. 72 ;
Rear Seats; Rear Seat Backrest, Removing and Installing .
– Fold the insulation upward in the are shown.

– Release, disconnect and free up the connector -arrow-.
– Loosen the wiring harness from the retainers and guide into
the luggage compartment.
266 Rep. Gr.76 - Camper Cabinets, Shelves, Water Tank

Audi A8 2018 ➤
– Remove the bolts -arrows- from the bracket -2-.
– To do so fold away the inner insulation and counterhold the

nuts -arrows-.
– Remove the bolts -arrows- on the cooler -1-.

– The bracket -2- remains in the rear panel.
– Remove the cooler -1- carefully toward the rear.
Installing
– When replacing the cooler the right bracket must be removed
before installing the new part.
– Position the cooler over both centering pins from the center
armrest from behind.
– Before installing, check all the fasteners for damage and re‐
place if necessary.
– After assembly if necessary fold the cooler support bracket
downward and engage.
⇒ “1.1 Overview - Cooler”, page 265 .
1. Cooler 267
Audi A8 2018 ➤
1.3 Attachments, Removing and Installing

⇒ “1.3.1 Storage Tray, Removing and Installing”, page 268
⇒ “1.3.2 Bottle Holder, Removing and Installing”, page 268
⇒ “1.3.3 Cover Seal for Cooler, Removing and Installing”,
page 268
1.3.1 Storage Tray, Removing and Installing

Removing
– Open the cooler cover.
– Unlock the storage tray -1- in the -direction of arrow A-.
– Pivot the storage tray -1- in the -direction of the arrow B-
downward and remove.
Installing
1.3.2 Bottle Holder, Removing and Installing

Removing
– Remove the storage tray. Refer to
⇒ “1.3.1 Storage Tray, Removing and Installing”, page 268 .
– Unlock the bottle holder -1- in the -direction of arrow A-.
– Pivot the bottle holder -1- in the -direction of the arrow B- up‐
ward and remove.
Installing
1.3.3 Cover Seal for Cooler, Removing and

Installing
Removing
Crash Sensor
– Open the cooler cover.
– Remove the seal -2- upward from the cover -1-.
Installing
– The seal must be completely pressed in the mount.
268 Rep. Gr.76 - Camper Cabinets, Shelves, Water Tank

Cautions & Warnings
Please read these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before proceeding with maintenance and
repair work. You must answer that you have read and you understand these WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS before you will be allowed to view this information.
 If you lack the skills, tools and equipment, or a suitable workshop for any procedure described
in this manual, we suggest you leave such repairs to an authorized Audi retailer or other
qualified shop. We especially urge you to consult an authorized Audi retailer before beginning
repairs on any vehicle that may still be covered wholly or in part by any of the extensive
warranties issued by Audi.
 Disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground strap) whenever you work on the fuel system
or the electrical system. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep an
approved fire extinguisher handy.
 Audi is constantly improving its vehicles and sometimes these changes, both in parts and
specifications, are made applicable to earlier models. Therefore, part numbers listed in this
manual are for reference only. Always check with your authorized Audi retailer parts
department for the latest information.
 Any time the battery has been disconnected on an automatic transmission vehicle, it will be
necessary to reestablish Transmission Control Module (TCM) basic settings using the Audi
Factory Approved Scan Tool (ST).
 Never work under a lifted vehicle unless it is solidly supported on stands designed for the
purpose. Do not support a vehicle on cinder blocks, hollow tiles or other props that may
crumble under continuous load. Never work under a vehicle that is supported solely by a jack.
Never work under the vehicle while the engine is running.
 For vehicles equipped with an anti-theft radio, be sure of the correct radio activation code
before disconnecting the battery or removing the radio. If the wrong code is entered when the
power is restored, the radio may lock up and become inoperable, even if the correct code is
used in a later attempt.
 If you are going to work under a vehicle on the ground, make sure that the ground is level.
Block the wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling. Disconnect the battery negative terminal
(ground strap) to prevent others from starting the vehicle while you are under it.
 Do not attempt to work on your vehicle if you do not feel well. You increase the danger of
injury to yourself and others if you are tired, upset or have taken medicine or any other
substances that may impair you or keep you from being fully alert.
 Never run the engine unless the work area is well ventilated. Carbon monoxide (CO) kills.
 Always observe good workshop practices. Wear goggles when you operate machine tools or
work with acid. Wear goggles, gloves and other protective clothing whenever the job requires
working with harmful substances.
 Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, a scarf, loose clothing, or a necklace
when you work near machine tools or running engines. If your hair, clothing, or jewelry were to
get caught in the machinery, severe injury could result.
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Cautions & Warnings
 Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use. Some fasteners are
designed to be used only once and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This
includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow the
recommendations in this manual - replace these fasteners with new parts where indicated,
and any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.
 Illuminate the work area adequately but safely. Use a portable safety light for working inside or
under the vehicle. Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire cage. The hot filament of an
accidentally broken bulb can ignite spilled fuel or oil.
 Friction materials such as brake pads and clutch discs may contain asbestos fibers. Do not
create dust by grinding, sanding, or by cleaning with compressed air. Avoid breathing
asbestos fibers and asbestos dust. Breathing asbestos can cause serious diseases such as
asbestosis or cancer, and may result in death.
 Finger rings should be removed so that they cannot cause electrical shorts, get caught in
running machinery, or be crushed by heavy parts.
 Before starting
Protectedabyjob, make
copyright. certain
Copying thator you
for private havepurposes,
commercial all thein necessary
part or in whole, tools
is not and parts on hand.
Read all the instructions
permitted thoroughly,
unless authorised by AUDI AG.do AUDInot
AG attempt shortcuts.
does not guarantee or acceptUse tools that are appropriate to
any liability
the work and use only replacement parts meeting Audi specifications. Makeshift tools, parts
and procedures will not make good repairs.
 Catch draining fuel, oil or brake fluid in suitable containers. Do not use empty food or
beverage containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them. Store flammable
fluids away from fire hazards. Wipe up spills at once, but do not store the oily rags, which can
ignite and burn spontaneously.
 Use pneumatic and electric tools only to loosen threaded parts and fasteners. Never use these
tools to tighten fasteners, especially on light alloy parts. Always use a torque wrench to tighten
fasteners to the tightening torque listed.
 Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of the battery. If escaping
hydrogen gas is ignited, it will ignite gas trapped in the cells and cause the battery to explode.
 Be mindful of the environment and ecology. Before you drain the crankcase, find out the
proper way to dispose of the oil. Do not pour oil onto the ground, down a drain, or into a
stream, pond, or lake. Consult local ordinances that govern the disposal of wastes.
 The air-conditioning (A/C) system is filled with a chemical refrigerant that is hazardous. The
A/C system should be serviced only by trained automotive service technicians using approved
refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment, trained in related safety precautions, and familiar
with regulations governing the discharging and disposal of automotive chemical refrigerants.
 Before doing any electrical welding on vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS),
disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground strap) and the ABS control module
connector.
 Do not expose any part of the A/C system to high temperatures such as open flame.
Excessive heat will increase system pressure and may cause the system to burst.
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 When boost-charging the battery, first remove the fuses for the Engine Control Module (ECM),
the Transmission Control Module (TCM), the ABS control module, and the trip computer. In
cases where one or more of these components is not separately fused, disconnect the control
module connector(s).
 Some of the vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with a supplemental restraint
system (SRS), that automatically deploys an airbag in the event of a frontal impact. The airbag
is operated by an explosive device. Handled improperly or without adequate safeguards, it can
be accidentally activated and cause serious personal injury. To guard against personal injury
or airbag system failure, only trained Audi Service technicians should test, disassemble or
service the airbag system.
 Do not quick-charge the battery (for boost starting) for longer than one minute, and do not
exceed 16.5 volts at the battery with the boosting cables attached. Wait at least one minute
before boosting the battery a second time.
 Never use a test light to conduct electrical tests of the airbag system. The system must only
be tested by trained Audi Service technicians using the Audi Factory Approved Scan Tool (ST)
or an approved equivalent. The airbag unit must never be electrically tested while it is not
installed in the vehicle.
 Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable. Be extremely cautious when repairing a tire
that may have been inflated using an aerosol tire inflator. Keep sparks, open flame or other
sources of ignition away from the tire repair area. Inflate and deflate the tire at least four times
before breaking the bead from the rim. Completely remove the tire from the rim before
attempting any repair.
 When driving or riding in an airbag-equipped vehicle, never hold test equipment in your hands
or lap while the vehicle is in motion. Objects between you and the airbag can increase the risk
of injury in an accident.
I have read and I understand these Cautions and Warnings.
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00 - General, Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2.3 Sun Visor, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.6 Roof Grab Handle, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

69 - Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

1.16 Rear Seat Belt Latch, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

14.2 Passenger Occupant Detection System, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

70 - Interior Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

5.2 Instrument Panel Crossmember, Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

76 - Camper Cabinets, Shelves, Water Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

00 – General, Technical Data

⇒ “1.1 Safety Precautions when Working on the High-Voltage

1.1 Safety Precautions when Working on

2 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data

High voltage is extremely dangerous.

– Individuals with electronic/medical life and health sustaining

There is a risk of injury due to the engine starting unexpectedly.

– Place the ignition key outside of the vehicle interior.

Risk of damaging the high-voltage cables.

– Never support objects on the high-voltage cables and the high-

1.2 Safety Precautions when Working near

High voltage is extremely dangerous.

– Perform a visual inspection of the high-voltage components

There is a risk of injury due to the engine starting unexpectedly.

– Switch off the ignition.

1.3 Safety Precautions when Working on

There is a risk of injury due to the engine starting unexpectedly.

– Deactivate the Start/Stop System: switch off the ignition.

1.4 Safety Precautions when Working with

♦ Seat Belt Tensioner

4 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data

♦ Pyrotechnic components should be installed immediately

1.5 Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-

♦ Transport must conform to national and international guide‐

1.6 Additional Thorax Airbag Safety Precau‐

♦ During installation, all upholstery clips must be placed in the

same place they were when they were removed.

1.7 Additional Head Curtain Airbag Safety

6 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data

♦ Always replace the entire module when making repairs behind

1.8 Front Thorax Airbag Crash Sensors

pressed air in the area surrounding the crash sensor. Protect

1.9 Additional Safety Precautions for Work‐

the passenger occupant detection system control module

1.10 Passenger Occupant Detection System

8 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data

1.11 Active Headrest Additional Safety Pre‐

♦ When working on the active headrests the ignition must

♦ When switching on the ignition stay away from the active

1.12 Restraint System Pyrotechnic, Electric

Also with front passenger airbag deployment:

10 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data

– If needed (visual inspection), the following must also be re‐

1.13 Airbag Fasteners, Checking After Colli‐

1.14 Accident without Airbag Deployment

1.15 Seat Belts, Checking

Function, Market-Specific, Not for Driver Seat Belt”,

1.16 Seat Belt Webbing, Checking

• If one of the types of damage (1 and 2) shown in the following

1.17 Automatic Belt Retractor (Locking Func‐

12 Rep. Gr.00 - General, Technical Data