Interior Equipment (coupe) Audi A5 I

INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR GENERAL INFORMATION

There are different versions of the interior rearview mirrors, each with different features

1. Manual dimming interior rearview mirror
2. Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror -Y7
3. Interior rearview mirror with digital compass
4. Interior rearview mirror with rain/light recognition sensor -G397
5. Interior rearview mirror with humidity sensor -G355

CENTER CONSOLE OVERVIEW

Vehicles with a Front Center Armrest

Scheme 1

1. Converter with Socket, 12 V-230 V -U13- Special extra equipment version; for the center arm rest Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instruments-coupe)
2. Cupholder Removing and installing, refer to «CUPHOLDER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
3. Bracket For center console Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
4. Nut Quantity: 4 8 Nm
5. Bolt Quantity: 4 3 Nm
6. Bolt Quantity: 8 1.4 Nm Tightening sequence «CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL =>»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
7. Front Ashtray Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT ASHTRAY»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe) Ashtray Trim, removing and installing «FRONT ASHTRAY TRIM»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
8. Bolt Quantity: 2 2.5 Nm
9. Decorative Frame
10. Shift Lever or Selector Lever Shift Lever, removing and installing «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/transmission-control-systems/#controls-housing-manual-transmission-0b2-coupe) or to «[For engine(s) CAUA] Removal and Installation»(ref-520092-S25454589622012123100000) Selector Lever, removing and installing «[For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/transmission-control-systems/#controls-housing-automatic-transmission-0b6-awd-coupe) or to «Removal and Installation»(ref-520048-S27475934952012123100000)
11. Coin Holder
12. Insert For center console Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE INSERT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__center-console-insert) Multimedia System Control Head -E380- removing and installing «[For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/communication-devices/#communication-coupe)
13. Trim Panel For center console Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
14. Clips Quantity: 6 Install on the center console insert
15. Center Console Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
16. Rear Storage Compartment Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__center-console-rear-storage-compartment)
17. Lining Mat
18. Rear Vent Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «REAR VENT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__rear-vent)
19. Bolt 2.5 Nm
20. Rear Trim For center console Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
21. Rear Ashtray Removing and installing, refer to «REAR ASHTRAY»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
22. 12 V Socket Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instruments-coupe)
23. Lining Mat
24. Bolt Quantity: 4 1.4 Nm
25. Storage Compartment Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
26. Bolt Quantity: 8 1.4 Nm
27. Bolt Quantity: 2 Tightening specification, refer to «[For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instruments-coupe) .

Vehicles without a Front Center Armrest

Scheme 2

1. Bracket For center console Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
2. Nut Quantity: 4 8 Nm
3. Bolt Quantity: 4 3 Nm
4. Center Console Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
5. Front Ashtray Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT ASHTRAY»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe) Ashtray Trim, removing and installing «FRONT ASHTRAY TRIM»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
6. Bolt Quantity: 2 2.5 Nm
7. Shift Lever or Selector Lever Shift Lever, removing and installing «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/transmission-control-systems/#controls-housing-manual-transmission-0b2-coupe) or to «[For engine(s) CAUA] Removal and Installation»(ref-520092-S25454589622012123100000) Selector Lever, removing and installing «[For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/transmission-control-systems/#controls-housing-automatic-transmission-0b6-awd-coupe) or to «Removal and Installation»(ref-520048-S27475934952012123100000)
8. Decorative Frame
9. Coin Holder
10. Insert For center console Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE INSERT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__center-console-insert) Multimedia System Control Head -E380- removing and installing «[For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/communication-devices/#communication-coupe)
11. Clips Quantity: 6 Install on the center console insert
12. Lining mat
13. Backing
14. Nut Quantity: 2 4 Nm
15. Cover For center console Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE COVER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
16. Rear Ashtray Removing and installing, refer to «REAR ASHTRAY»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
17. Lining mat
18. Bolt Quantity: 8 1.4 Nm
19. Cupholder Removing and installing, refer to «CUPHOLDER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)

Scheme 3

1. Threaded Clip Quantity: 2
2. Cover Clipped with -5
3. Lower Trim For the hinge arm Clipped with -7- and -8- Removing and installing, refer to «HINGE ARM TRIM»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
4. Bolt Quantity: 2 2.2 Nm
5. Padding Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__front-center-armrest-upholstery)
6. Trim
7. Upper Trim For the hinge arm Clipped with -3- Removing and installing, refer to «HINGE ARM TRIM»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
8. Support Base Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
9. Bolt Quantity: 2 3 Nm
10. Nut Quantity: 4 20 Nm
11. Bolt Quantity: 2 3 Nm

AUTOMATIC DIMMING FUNCTION, SWITCHING ON AND OFF

By briefly pressing the button -1- (less then 3 seconds), the automatic dimming function is switched on or off automatically.

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Automatic dimming "ON" : the lamp in the display -2- comes on.

Automatic dimming "OFF" : the lamp in the display -2- goes out.

1. Automatic dimming function is activated each time "ignition is switched on".
2. If the automatic dimming function is deactivated, the function is also deactivated on the exterior rearview mirror.
3. In dimming mode, mirror surface lights up when interior lights are switched on or reverse gear is engaged.
4. Note that the interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function can only work properly if the rear window sun shade is raised.

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR, ADJUSTING

It is necessary to set RHD or LHD when

1. A new automatic dimming interior rearview mirror -Y7- is installed.

Note. In the newer automatic day/night interior rearview mirrors -Y7-, the zone sensor has been moved from the mirror base to the mirror housing. The steering side "must" only be set with these mirrors. To recognize the new automatic day/night interior mirror -Y7-, press the button -2- longer than 12 seconds; an "L" or an "A" will appear.

Press button -2- for 12 to 15 seconds until "L" appears - for LHD.

Press the button again; the drive side will be changed.

The display switches automatically to "C - for calibrate" after a short time. The digital compass must now be calibrated. Refer to DIGITAL COMPASS, CALIBRATING .

The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is reactivated after the calibration is complete. To change refer to AUTOMATIC DIMMING FUNCTION, SWITCHING ON AND OFF .

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR, CHECKING FUNCTION

To check function, following conditions must be fulfilled

1. Interior rearview mirror installed
2. Ignition switched on
3. Reverse gear not engaged
4. Automatic-dimming function must be turned on, indicator light must come on
5. Doors and glove compartment closed
6. Interior light off

Test Sequence

Scheme 5

Cover photo sensor -arrow- on the housing side -1-.

Shine a light source, such as a flashlight, on the mirror side of the photosensor -2-.

1. The interior rearview mirror must dim within a short period of time.

COMPASS DISPLAY, SWITCHING ON AND OFF

Press the button -2- 3 to 6 seconds. The compass display -1- changes from "ON" to "OFF" and vice versa.

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Compass display "ON" - the direction is displayed.

Compass display "OFF" - the direction is not displayed.

DIGITAL COMPASS, CALIBRATING

It is Necessary to Calibrate the Digital Compass if

1. Compass directions are not correct
2. The letter "C" instead of a direction will appear or the display will be blank
3. A new Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror -Y7- is installed

The Digital Compass May Also Need to be Calibrated if

1. The vehicle battery was reconnected after being disconnected for an extended period
2. A new audio system or audio system component was installed

Digital Compass, Calibrating

Switch on ignition

1. The letter "C" must appear in the display -1

If the letter "C" does not appear, press the button -2- for 9 to 12 seconds until the "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.

The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is reactivated after the calibration is complete. Ensure the interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is activated. Refer to AUTOMATIC DIMMING FUNCTION, SWITCHING ON AND OFF .

Scheme 7

1. Interior Rearview Mirror Removing and installing, refer to «INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
2. Retaining Spring
3. Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/windows/#glass-window-regulators-coupe)
4. Upper Cover
5. Retaining Plate Bonded to the windshield
6. Upper Cover
7. Electric Wire
8. Lower Cover

Scheme 8

1. Interior Rearview Mirror Removing and installing, refer to «INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
2. Retaining Spring
3. Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/windows/#glass-window-regulators-coupe)
4. Upper Cover
5. Retaining Plate Bonded to the windshield
6. Electric Wire
7. Upper Cover
8. Lower Cover
9. Cover For the mirror base

MAGNETIC ZONE, READING

North America

Scheme 9

MAGNETIC ZONE, SETTING

It is Necessary to Set the Magnetic Zone if

1. A new Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror -Y7- is installed
2. The vehicle is driven a long distance over more than two zones from the originally set zone

Magnetic Zone, Setting

Press the button -2- for 6 to 9 seconds until a "Z" and a magnetic zone number appear.

Repeatedly press the button -2- until the number of the desired zone appears.

Read desired magnetic zone on the world map

1. North America «MAGNETIC ZONE, READING»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__magnetic-zone-reading) .

After a few seconds, the compass display switches from the zone number to the direction.

The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is reactivated after the magnetic zone is set. Make sure the interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is reactivated. Refer to COMPASS DISPLAY, SWITCHING ON AND OFF .

DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER OVERVIEW

Note. The driver side instrument panel cover on a vehicle without a knee airbag is shown in the illustration. For vehicles with a knee bag, refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WITH KNEE AIRBAG .

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1. Bolt 3 Nm
2. Side Cover For instrument panel Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-coupe__instrument-panel-side-cover)
3. Clips Insert in the footrest
4. 16-Pin Connector -T16- Diagnostic connector
5. Clips Install on the A/C unit
6. Spring Clamp For the driver side instrument panel cover
7. Bolt 3 Nm
8. Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover Removing and installing, refer to «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__driver-side-instrument-panel-cover) On some country versions with knee airbag with cut-out for the knee airbag Removing and installing, countries with knee airbags «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WITH KNEE AIRBAG»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
9. Bolt 3 Nm

GLOVE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Note. The glove compartment in a vehicle without a knee airbag is shown in the illustration. If the vehicle has a knee airbag, refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, WITH KNEE AIRBAGS .

Scheme 11

1. Glove Compartment Lamp -W6- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Interior Lights, Switches»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-coupe)
2. Footwell Light Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Interior Lights, Switches»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-coupe)
3. Passenger Side Instrument Panel Cover Removing and installing, refer to «PASSENGER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
4. Bolt 3 Nm
5. Hinge Pin For securing the glove compartment cover
6. Rubber Buffer For the glove compartment Quantity: 6
7. Glove Compartment Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe) On some country versions with knee airbag with cut-out for the knee airbag Removing and installing, countries with knee airbags «GLOVE COMPARTMENT, WITH KNEE AIRBAGS»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
8. Threaded Clip
9. Lid Dampening Mechanism For the glove compartment cover With Glove Compartment Lamp Switch -E26- Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER BRAKE COMPONENT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
10. Hinge Pin
11. Bolt 3 Nm
12. Bolt Quantity: 3 or 5 (depending on the equipment level) 3 Nm
13. Mount For striker pin
14. Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224- NOTE: Not applicable for North American market. WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to «SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-coupe) . Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-coupe__front-passenger-airbag-deactivation-key-switch)
15. Bracket
16. Bolt 3 Nm
17. Glove Compartment Cover Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
18. Glove Compartment Opener Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT OPENER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__glove-compartment-opener)
19. Rubber Stop For the glove compartment cover

Scheme 12

1. Gap Cover For instrument cluster Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__instrument-cluster-gap-cover)
2. Upper Trim For steering column switch module Removing and installing, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE UPPER TRIM PANEL»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
3. Screws 2.0 Nm
4. Lower Trim For steering column switch module Removing and installing, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE LOWER TRIM PANEL»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
5. Bolt 2.0 Nm
6. Handle For the steering column adjustment Vehicles with special equipment
7. Bolt 3 Nm

Scheme 13

1. Center Console Assembly overview, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__center-console-overview) Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
2. Instrument Panel Cover Driver side Assembly overview, refer to «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__driver-side-instrument-panel-cover-overview) Removing and installing with knee airbag «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__driver-side-instrument-panel-cover) Removing and installing with knee airbag «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WITH KNEE AIRBAG»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
3. Trim For steering column switch module Assembly overview, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE TRIM OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe) Upper trim, removing and installing, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE UPPER TRIM PANEL»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe) Lower trim, removing and installing, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE LOWER TRIM PANEL»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
4. Central Tube For instrument panel Assembly overview, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-coupe) Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-coupe)
5. Instrument Panel WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to «SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-coupe) . Assembly overview, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-coupe) Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-coupe)
6. Glove compartment Assembly overview, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe__glove-compartment-overview) Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)
7. Front Center Armrest Vehicles with special equipment Assembly overview, refer to «FRONT CENTER ARMREST OVERVIEW»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe) Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/a5/i-2007-2011/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-coupe)

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 14

Remove the center console insert. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INSERT

Remove the front ashtray. Refer to FRONT ASHTRAY

Vehicles with a 12V outlet: disconnect the connector -2-.

Remove the bolts -1- and -3-.

Vehicles with a front center armrest: remove the front center armrest. Refer to FRONT CENTER ARMREST .

Vehicles without a front center armrest: remove center console cover and nuts. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE COVER -1

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Vehicles with a telephone/cell phone: disconnect the connectors.

Lift the center console and remove it back out of the instrument panel and over the selector lever/shift lever.

INSTALLING

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the center console is flush with the instrument panel.

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Remove the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

Vehicles with an access/start authorization antenna: interior access/start authorization antenna 1 -R138-. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation .

Remove nuts -3- and -4-.

Disengage the bracket -5- at the tabs -1- and -2- and remove.

Install in reverse order of removal.

Scheme 17

Carefully unclip the cover -1- using a small screwdriver beginning at the bottom -arrows-.

Tilt the trim upward and remove it from the center console.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Insert the cover at the top, tilt it down and clip it in.

Press the center console cover onto the center console until it engages audibly.

CENTER CONSOLE INSERT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Scheme 18

Versions with a selector lever: move the selector into "S".

Turn off the ignition.

Remove the Climatronic Control Module -J255- [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation .

Carefully pry out the selector lever/shift lever boot at the side using a trim removal wedge 3409 or small screwdriver -arrows- and fold it upward.

Tape off the center console trim panel all around the center console insert using adhesive tape to avoid damaging the surface.

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Reach with the hand under the center console insert -arrow A- and carefully remove it upward from the center console -arrow B-.

Disconnect the connectors and carefully remove the center console insert over the selector lever/gearshift lever.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press the center console insert in until it engages audibly.

CENTER CONSOLE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409
2. Hook 3438

Scheme 20

Carefully remove lining mat -1- from the retaining studs -arrows-.

Mount the hook 3438 into the lower holes in the storage compartment and at the same time push the trim removal wedge 3409 into the gap between the storage compartment and the center console.

Scheme 21

Disengage the storage compartment all the way around and remove it.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Insert the lower storage compartment, tilt it upward and press it into the installation opening as far as the stop.

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Remove center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove the bolts -1 through 8- and the center console trim panel -9-.

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Attach the felt strip (45X8 mm) on both sides -2- with the distance -a- to the edge of the decorative panel -1- for the center console.

1. Dimension -a- = 7 mm.

Tighten the bolts in a -1 to 8- sequence.

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Remove center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove the bolts -2 through 9- and remove the cupholder -1- downward.

Vehicles with converter with socket, 12 V-230 V -U13- : Remove the bolts -arrows-, remove the converter with socket -item 1- from the cupholder -2-.

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Install in reverse order of removal.

Tightening specifications, refer to CENTER CONSOLE OVERVIEW and [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Specifications .

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Remove the center console insert. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INSERT .

Remove the bolts -4- and -5-.

Remove the ashtray -1- back from the mount -2- and disconnect the cigarette lighter electrical connector.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Insert the front ashtray -1- with the rubber grommet -3- in the mount -2-.

Scheme 27

Remove the front ashtray. Refer to FRONT ASHTRAY .

Open the ashtray cover.

Using a small screwdriver, lift the retainers -2- on the bottom side.

Remove the trim -1- from the ashtray cover by pressing the trim in the direction of the -arrow-.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press the ashtray cover on until it engages audibly.

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REMOVING

Open the rear ashtray.

Press the trim -1- down and remove the rear ashtray -2-.

Install in reverse order of removal.

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Vehicles with a storage compartment: remove the rear storage compartment inside the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Vehicles with vents: remove the rear vent. Refer to REAR VENT .

Remove the bolt -2-.

Carefully unclip the trim -3- using a small screwdriver beginning at the bottom -arrows-.

Tilt the trim upward while releasing the retaining tab -1- and removing from the center console.

Disconnect the electrical connectors, if applicable.

Vehicles with converter with socket, 12 V-230 V -U13- : release the tabs -arrows 1- and remove the 230 V socket -arrow 2-.

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Insert the trim at the top, tilt it down and clip it in.

Press the center console rear trim onto the center console until it engages audibly.

REAR VENT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Hook 3438

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Note. The vent has a hole on both sides for attaching the hook 3438.

Alternating between the sides, carefully remove the vent -1- from the installation opening using the hook 3438.

Vehicles with illumination: disconnect the connector.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

When sliding the vent into the center console, make sure the air duct engages correctly.

Insert the lower vent, tilt it upward and press it into the installation opening as far as the stop.

Scheme 32

Remove center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove the bolts -2 through 5- and remove the storage compartment -1- downward.

Vehicles with a telephone/cell phone: remove the telephone/cell phone. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation .

Install in reverse order of removal.

Scheme 33

Remove the rear center console trim. Refer to REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .

Vehicles with a rear vent: remove the rear vent. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation .

Vehicles equipped with a telephone/cell phone: expose the electrical connectors on the bracket.

Remove bolts -1, 2, 4-.

Remove nuts -3- and -5-.

Disengage the top of the center console on the armrest support base by lifting the center console.

Pull the armrest support base upward. Guide it over the threaded pins and remove it toward the back.

Install in reverse order of removal.

FRONT CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Scheme 34

Carefully unclip the cover -1- from the upholstery -arrow- using the trim removal wedge 3409.

Remove the bolts -1- and the upholstery -2- upward from the hinge arm -arrow-.

Scheme 35

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Engage the upholstery on the hinge arm and tighten the bolts.

Press the cover on until it engages audibly.

Scheme 36

Remove the front center armrest upholstery. Refer to FRONT CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY .

Carefully unclip the upper trim -1- from the hinge arm and from the lower trim -arrows- using a small screwdriver.

Remove the rear center console trim. Refer to REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .

Scheme 37

Fold the front center armrest.

Note. The illustration shows the front center armrest removed.

Unclip the lower trim -1- from the front center armrest hinge arm -arrows- using a screwdriver.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press the covers on until they engage audibly.

INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR

Pay attention to the safety precautions when removing or installing an interior rearview mirror. Refer to INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and to the General Information INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR GENERAL INFORMATION .

Scheme 38

With Lane Assist

Remove the lower cover -1- -arrows-.

Using a screwdriver, unclip and remove the lower cover.

Remove the mirror base cover -1- using a screwdriver.

Scheme 39

Without Lane Assist

Scheme 40

Pry the cover -1- out on the bottom of the mirror base -arrows-.

All vehicles

Scheme 41

Remove the electrical connector from its retainer.

Disconnect the electrical connector -2-.

Turn the interior rearview mirror counterclockwise -arrow- on the mirror base -1- as far as the stop.

Remove the interior rearview mirror from the retaining plate.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Position the interior rearview mirror turned 30° from its installation position.

Then turn the interior rearview mirror clockwise as far as the stop.

DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Scheme 42

Remove the side cover on the driver side instrument panel INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .

Remove the side bolt -1-.

Remove the lower bolts -3-.

Unclip the top edge of the driver side instrument panel cover -2- from the instrument panel -arrows- using a trim removal wedge 3409.

Unclip the 16-pin connector -T16- (Data Link Connector).

If the vehicle has footwell lamps: disconnect the connector

Disconnect the driver side instrument panel cover.

Scheme 43

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Install the lower instrument panel cover -1- into the clips -3- on the footrest and into the clips -2- on the A/C unit -arrows-.

Scheme 44

Remove the side cover on the driver side instrument panel INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .

Remove the side bolt -1-.

Remove the lower bolts -3- and -4-.

Unclip the top edge of the driver side instrument panel cover -2- from the instrument panel -arrows- using a trim removal wedge 3409.

Unclip the 16-pin connector -T16- (Data Link Connector).

If the vehicle has footwell lamps: disconnect the connector

Disconnect the driver side instrument panel cover.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Install the lower instrument panel cover -1- into the clips -3- on the footrest and into the clips -2- on the A/C unit -arrows-.

Turn on the ignition.

Turn on the ignition and disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control .

Vehicles with a storage compartment inside the glove compartment: Release the tabs on the left and right sides with a screwdriver -arrow- and then remove the storage compartment from the glove compartment.

Scheme 45

Vehicles with a CD player: remove the CD player. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Communication .

Remove the upper diagonal bolt -1-.

Scheme 46

Remove the side cover on the passenger side instrument panel INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .

Scheme 47

Open the glove compartment cover and remove the screws -arrows-.

Remove the glove compartment far enough so the electrical harness connector on the central connector can be disconnected.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press the electrical connector together until it engages audibly.

Connect the battery ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control .

Note. If the airbag indicator lamp -K75- indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again => .

Remove the passenger knee airbag FRONT PASSENGER KNEE AIRBAG IGNITER -N296 .

Vehicles with a storage compartment inside the glove compartment: Release the tabs on the left and right sides with a screwdriver -arrow- and then remove the storage compartment from the glove compartment.

Vehicles with a CD player: remove the CD player. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Communication .

Remove the upper diagonal bolt -1- and the right bolt -2-.

Scheme 48

Remove the side cover on the passenger side instrument panel INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .

Scheme 49

Open the glove compartment cover and remove the screws -arrows-.

Remove the glove compartment far enough so the electrical harness connector on the central connector can be disconnected.

Vehicles with an external audio source connection -R199- : remove the external audio source connection -R199-. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Communication .

Install in reverse order of removal.

Scheme 50

Remove the glove compartment GLOVE COMPARTMENT .

Remove the hinge pin from the brake component GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER BRAKE COMPONENT .

Set the glove compartment down with the top side on a soft surface.

Drive the left and right hinge pins out using a 4 mm hex socket wrench -1- (or another suitable tool) -arrow-.

Remove glove compartment cover -2- from the glove compartment.

Install in reverse order of removal.

Scheme 51

Switch the ignition off and remove the ignition key.

Remove the side cover on the passenger side instrument panel INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .

Detach the fuse panel on the right fuse panel and push it to the side [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Wiring .

Disconnect the connector -3-.

Remove hinge pins -1-.

Release the switch -2- by turning counterclockwise -arrow- and remove it.

Install in reverse order of removal.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT OPENER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Locking Pin T40011

Scheme 52

Release the glove compartment opener retaining hooks using a locking pin T40011 through the opening -arrow- on the side of the glove compartment cover.

Release the second retaining hook -1- on the side of the glove compartment opener at the same time using a screwdriver.

Scheme 53

Remove the glove compartment opener from the glove compartment cover -arrow-.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press the glove compartment cover in until it engages audibly.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Scheme 54

Move the steering wheel as far down as possible.

Unclip the instrument panel gap cover -1- from the instrument panel -A arrows- using a trim removal wedge 3409.

Using a small flat-head screwdriver, carefully unclip the gap cover from the upper steering column switch module trim -arrow B-.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press the gap cover on until the clips engage completely in the mounting points.

Scheme 55

Unclip instrument panel cover -1- on the passenger side from the glove compartment -arrow- and remove it.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press the passenger side instrument panel cover on until it engages audibly.

Scheme 56

Move the steering wheel as far down as possible.

Using a small flat-head screwdriver, carefully unclip gap cover -2- from upper steering column switch module trim -1- -arrow A-.

Rotate the steering wheel 90° out of the straight position.

Carefully pry the upper steering column switch module trim off of lower trim -3- using a small flat-head screwdriver -B arrows-.

Disengage the upper steering column switch module trim from the lower trim and remove it.

Scheme 57

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Engage the upper trim -1- in the lower trim -A arrows-.

Ensure the lower trim pins engage in the opening at the upper trim retaining tab -B arrows-.

Scheme 58

Remove the upper steering column switch module trim STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE UPPER TRIM PANEL .

Rotate the steering wheel 90° out of the straight position.

Remove the bolts -1- and -2-.

Note. If bolts -1- and -2- are not accessible, steering wheel must be removed for further work Steering .

Remove screw -4- and lower steering column switch module trim -3-.

Install in reverse order of removal.

SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 59

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Scheme 61

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409
2. Hook 3438
3. Locking Pin T40011

See also:
• [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation
• Removal and Installation
• [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation
• [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation
• Removal and Installation
• INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER
• [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Interior Lights, Switches
• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224
• INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE OVERVIEW
• [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation
• [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Removal and Installation
• [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control
• [For engine(s) CAUA, CAEB, CALA] Wiring
• Steering
• CUPHOLDER
• CENTER CONSOLE INSERT
• CENTER CONSOLE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT
• REAR VENT
• FRONT CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY
• DIGITAL COMPASS, CALIBRATING
• AUTOMATIC DIMMING FUNCTION, SWITCHING ON AND OFF
• MAGNETIC ZONE, READING
• COMPASS DISPLAY, SWITCHING ON AND OFF
• DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT OPENER
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER
• CENTER CONSOLE OVERVIEW
• DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER OVERVIEW
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW
• INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR GENERAL INFORMATION