Interior Equipment Audi Q5 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 optional equipment

Scheme 1

1. Front cover for the mirror base
2. Clip for the interior rearview mirror Different versions, Replace after each time that the interior rearview mirror is removed
3. Bolt Quantity: 2 1.5 Nm
4. Retaining Plate For the interior rearview mirror Bonded to the windshield
5. Rear Cover For the mirror base For interior rearview mirror without optional equipment
6. Cover For interior rearview mirror with optional equipment
7. Rear Cover For the mirror base For interior rearview mirror with optional equipment
8. Interior Rearview Mirror Different versions, Removing and Installing, refer to «INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) Attach in the installed location while turned to 30° and turn it clockwise all the way Replace the retaining clips after every removal

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.

Scheme 2

Automatic dimming function "On" : Indicator light -2- comes on.

Automatic dimming function "Off" : Indicator light -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.

COMPASS DISPLAY, TURNING ON AND TURNING OFF

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

Scheme 3

Compass display "ON" - the direction is displayed.

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

MAGNETIC ZONE, SETTING

It is necessary to set the magnetic zone if

1. A new automatic dimming interior rearview mirror -Y7- is installed.
2. If the vehicle is driven a long distance over more than two zones from the originally set zone, then the new zone must be set again.

Magnetic Zone, Setting

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

Keep pressing the button until the number of the desired zone appears.

Read desired magnetic zone on the world map

1. North America «NORTH AMERICA»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .

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 COMPASS DISPLAY, TURNING ON AND TURNING OFF .

DIGITAL COMPASS, CALIBRATING

It is necessary to calibrate the digital compass if

1. The 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 compass display -1-.

If the letter "C" does not appear, press 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. Refer to AUTOMATIC DIMMING FUNCTION, SWITCHING ON AND OFF .

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR Y7, ADJUSTING

It is necessary to set when

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

Press the button -2- for 12 to 15 seconds until either an "L" (for LHD vehicles) or an "A" (for RHD vehicles) appears.

Press the button -2- again; the drive side will be changed.

After a brief moment, the display changes automatically to "C" - for calibrating. The digital compass must now be calibrated again. Refer to DIGITAL COMPASS, CALIBRATING .

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

Scheme 4

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 switched 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.

Note. Ignore -3 and 4-.

Scheme 6

1. Cup Holder Overview, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE CUP HOLDER OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) . Cupholder, removing and installing, refer to «CUPHOLDER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__cupholder) . Heated cupholder -Z105- removing and installing, refer to «HEATED CUP HOLDER Z105»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__heated-cup-holder-z105) .
2. Bracket For center console. Overview, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE COMPONENTS OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) . Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__center-console-bracket) .
3. Insert For center console. Special equipment Overview, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE INSERT OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) . Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE INSERT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__center-console-insert) .
4. Center Console Special equipment Overview, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE COMPONENTS OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) . Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .
5. Rear Trim For center console. Overview, refer to «REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) . Versions without a center armrest, removing and installing, refer to «REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITHOUT CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__rear-center-console-trim-vehicles-without) . Versions with a center armrest, removing and installing, refer to «REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__rear-center-console-trim-vehicles-with) .
6. Storage Compartment Special equipment Overview, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) . Removing and installing, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__storage-compartment) .

Scheme 7

1. Bracket For center console. Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__center-console-bracket) .
2. Nut 8 Nm Quantity: 4
3. Bolt 3 Nm Quantity: 4
4. Center Console Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .
5. Trim Quantity: 2
6. Counterhold For the bag hooks. Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «COAT HOOK MOUNT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__coat-hook-mount) .
7. Bolt 1.4 Nm Quantity: 8 Tightening sequence, refer to «TIGHTEN THE BOLTS IN A -1 TO 8- SEQUENCE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .
8. Trim Panel For center console. Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__center-console-trim-panel) .
9. Bag Hooks Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «COAT HOOKS»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__coat-hooks) .
10. Bolt 1.4 Nm Quantity: 2
11. Mount For the bag hooks. Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «COAT HOOK MOUNT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__coat-hook-mount) .
12. Switch/Liner Trim Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «SWITCH TRIM»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__switch-trim) .
13. Nut 4 Nm Quantity: 2

Scheme 8

1. Seal Special equipment Quantity: 2
2. Heated Cupholder -Z105- Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «HEATED CUP HOLDER Z105»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__heated-cup-holder-z105) .
3. Lining Mat
4. Air Vent Grille Special equipment Quantity: 2 Removing and installing, refer to «AIR VENT GRILLE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__air-vent-grille) .
5. Center Console Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .
6. Lining Mat
7. Cup Holder Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CUPHOLDER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__cupholder) .
8. Bolt 1.4 Nm Quantity: 6
9. Bolt 1.4 Nm Quantity: 12

Scheme 9

1. Center Console Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .
2. Front Ashtray Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT ASHTRAY»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__front-ashtray) . Ashtray trim, removing and installing, refer to «FRONT ASHTRAY TRIM»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__front-ashtray-trim) .
3. Bolt 2.5 Nm Quantity: 2
4. Shift Lever Or Selector Lever Selector lever, removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-515388-S11528643402012120300000) or to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/automatic-trans/#controls-housing-automatic-transmission-0b6-awd) .
5. Decorative Frame
6. Coin Holder Special equipment
7. Insert For center console. Center Console Insert, removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE INSERT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__center-console-insert) . Multimedia Control Head -E380-, removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/communication-devices/#communication) .
8. Clips Quantity: 6 Install on the center console insert.

Scheme 10

1. Storage Compartment Vehicles without a center armrest. Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE MASKING PANEL COMPARTMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__center-console-masking-panel-compartment) .
2. Cover/AUX Connection
3. Bolt 1.4 Nm Quantity: 4
4. Storage Compartment Vehicles with a center armrest. Removing and installing, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__storage-compartment) .
5. Center Console Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .
6. Bolt 4 Nm Quantity: 2
7. Masking Panel Compartment Vehicles without a center armrest. Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE MASKING PANEL COMPARTMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__center-console-masking-panel-compartment) .
8. Bolt 1.4 Nm Quantity: 4
9. Bolt 1.4 Nm Quantity: 4

Scheme 11

1. Rear Trim For center console. Vehicles without a center armrest. Removing and installing, refer to «REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITHOUT CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__rear-center-console-trim-vehicles-without) .
2. Mount For the 12V socket. Equipment level: 12V Socket, removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instruments) .
3. Center Console Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .
4. Rear Storage Compartment Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__center-console-rear-storage-compartment) .
5. Lining Mat
6. Rear Vent Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «REAR VENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__rear-vent) .
7. Rear Trim For center console. Vehicles with a center armrest. Removing and installing, refer to «REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__rear-center-console-trim-vehicles-with) .
8. Rear Ashtray Removing and installing, refer to «REAR ASHTRAY»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__rear-ashtray) .

Scheme 12

1. Threaded Clip Quantity: 2
2. Cover Clipped with -item 5-.
3. Lower Trim For the hinge arm. Clipped with -item 7- and -item 8-. Removing and installing, refer to «HINGE ARM TRIM»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__hinge-arm-trim) .
4. Bolt 2.2 Nm Quantity: 2
5. Padding For center armrest. Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__front-center-armrest-upholstery) .
6. Trim
7. Upper Trim For the hinge arm. Clipped with -item 3-. Removing and installing, refer to «HINGE ARM TRIM»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__hinge-arm-trim) .
8. Support Base Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .
9. Bolt 3 Nm Quantity: 2
10. Nut 20 Nm Quantity: 4
11. Bolt 3 Nm Quantity: 2

Scheme 13

1. Bolt 3 Nm
2. Side Cover For instrument panel. Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__instrument-panel-side-cover) .
3. Clips Insert in the footrest.
4. Connector, 16-pin -T16- Diagnostic connector
5. Headlamp Adjuster -E102- Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches) .
6. Clips Install on the A/C unit.
7. Bolt 3 Nm
8. Spring Clamp For the driver side instrument panel cover. Quantity: 3 Press into the instrument panel.
9. Bolt 3 Nm
10. Trim For headlamp adjuster -E102-. Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «HEADLAMP RANGE CONTROL ADJUSTER TRIM»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__headlamp-range-control-adjuster-trim) .
11. Light Switch -E1- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches) .
12. Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover There are different versions depending on the country. Removing and installing, refer to «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__driver-side-instrument-panel-cover) . Equipment versions with Headlamp range control adjuster -E102- : after replacing the driver side instrument panel cover, refer to «HEADLAMP RANGE CONTROL ADJUSTER, MAKING AN ADDITIONAL OPENING IN INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__headlamp-range-control-adjuster-making-an) .
13. Bolt 3 Nm

Scheme 14

1. Storage Compartment Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .
2. Glove Compartment Lamp -W6- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches) .
3. Footwell Lamp Special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches) .
4. Passenger Side Instrument Panel Cover Removing and installing, refer to «PASSENGER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__passenger-side-instrument-panel-cover) .
5. Bolt 3 Nm Quantity: 2
6. Hinge Pin For securing the glove compartment cover.
7. Glove Compartment Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__glove-compartment) .
8. 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/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__glove-compartment-cover-brake-component) .
9. Hinge Pin
10. Threaded Clip
11. Bolt 3 Nm
12. Front Passenger Airbag -Off- Key Switch -E224- Not available in NAR market.
13. Bolt 3 Nm Quantity: 4 or 5 depending on the country.
14. Cold Air Vent/Cover Plate Special equipment
15. Bolt 3 Nm The quantity depends on the equipment level or the country.
16. Glove Compartment Cover Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__glove-compartment-lid) .
17. Glove Compartment Opener Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT OPENER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__glove-compartment-opener) .
18. Rubber Stop For the glove compartment cover.

Scheme 15

1. Gap Cover For instrument cluster. Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__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/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__steering-column-switch-module-upper-trim) .
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/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__steering-column-switch-module-lower-trim) .
5. Bolt 2.0 Nm
6. Handle For the steering column adjustment. Special equipment
7. Bolt 3 Nm

Scheme 16

1. Center Console Overview, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) . Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .
2. Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover Overview, refer to «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) . Removing and installing, refer to «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__driver-side-instrument-panel-cover) .
3. Trim For steering column switch module. Overview, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE TRIM OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) . Upper trim, removing and installing, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE UPPER TRIM PANEL»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__steering-column-switch-module-upper-trim) . Lower trim, removing and installing, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE LOWER TRIM PANEL»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__steering-column-switch-module-lower-trim) .
4. Central Tube For instrument panel. Overview, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) . Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
5. Instrument Panel WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to «GENERAL INFORMATION»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts) . Overview, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENTS OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) . Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
6. Glove Compartment Overview, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) . Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment__glove-compartment) .
7. Front Center Armrest Special equipment Overview, refer to «FRONT CENTER ARMREST OVERVIEW»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) . Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/q5/i-2008-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment) .

AIR VENT GRILLE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 17

Starting at the top, carefully unclip the air vent grille -1- from the center console using the 3409 -arrow B-, while releasing the tabs on the corners with a screwdriver -2- -arrow A-.

Installation

Press the air vent grille into the center console until it audibly latches.

CENTER CONSOLE

Removing

Scheme 18

Vehicles with insert: remove the center console insert. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INSERT .

Vehicles with multimedia control head: remove the multimedia control head -E380-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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 the center console rear trim piece. Refer to REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITHOUT CENTER ARMREST and nuts -1-.

Scheme 19

Disconnect the AUX connector, if applicable.

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.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

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

CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET

Removing

Scheme 20

Remove 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) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation .

Remove nuts -3- and -4-.

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

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

CENTER CONSOLE INSERT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 21

Vehicles with DSG transmission: move the selector lever into "N".

Turn off the ignition.

Remove the Climatronic control module -J255-. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation .

Carefully pry out the selector lever/shift lever boot at the side using a 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.

Scheme 22

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.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Press the center console insert in until it engages audibly.

CENTER CONSOLE MASKING PANEL COMPARTMENT

Removing

Scheme 23

Remove center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove the bolts -2-.

Rotate center console.

Remove the screws -3 through 10- and remove the storage compartment -11-.

Vehicles with a telephone/cell phone: remove the telephone/cell phone. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove the masking panel compartment -1- from the center console.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL

Removing

Scheme 24

Remove center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

Rotate center console.

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

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

CENTER CONSOLE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409
2. Hook 3438

Removing

Scheme 25

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

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

Scheme 26

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

Installation

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

COAT HOOKS

Removing

Scheme 27

Push the coat hook -2- into the mount -1- -arrow A-.

Turn the coat hook counter-clockwise -arrow B- and remove.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

COAT HOOK MOUNT

Removing

Scheme 28

Remove the coat hook. Refer to COAT HOOKS .

Remove the screws -4- and remove the coat hook mount -1-.

Carefully pull the center console -3- on the side from the center tunnel wall and remove the counterholder -2- on the back side of the center console.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Align the mount and coat hook counterholder in the center console.

1. The arrow points downward.

CUPHOLDER

Removing

Scheme 29

Remove center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

Rotate center console.

Remove the bolts -2 through 7-.

Disengage the wire -arrow- and remove the cupholder -1-.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

HEATED CUP HOLDER Z105

Removing

Scheme 30

Remove center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove the vents on the left and right sides of the center console. Refer to AIR VENT GRILLE .

Rotate center console.

Remove the bolts -2 through 6-.

Disconnect the connector and remove the heated cupholder -1-.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

FRONT ASHTRAY

Removing

Scheme 31

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.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

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

FRONT ASHTRAY TRIM

Removing

Scheme 32

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-.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Press the ashtray cover on until it engages audibly.

REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 33

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 .

Carefully unclip the centering pins -3- on the trim -1- from the center console -2- -arrows- using the 3409.

Carefully unclip the latches on the side with the 3409 and remove from the center console.

Disconnect the electrical connectors, if applicable.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Insert the trim at the bottom, tilt it upward and clip it in.

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

REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITHOUT CENTER ARMREST

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 34

Carefully unclip the centering pins -3- on the trim -2- from the center console -1- -arrows- using the 3409.

Carefully unclip the tabs -arrows B- on the side using the 3409 and remove the trim.

Disconnect the electrical connectors, if applicable.

Installation

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

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

REAR ASHTRAY

Removing

Scheme 35

Open the rear ashtray.

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

Installation

Install the lower ashtray into the mount and close it.

REAR VENT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Hook 3438

Removing

Scheme 36

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 3438.

Vehicles with illumination: disconnect the connector

Installation

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.

STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Removing

Scheme 37

Remove center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

Rotate center console.

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

Vehicles with a telephone/cell phone: remove the telephone/cell phone. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

SWITCH TRIM

Removing

Scheme 38

Remove center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

Carefully compress the clamps -arrows- and remove the trim -1- from the center console -2-.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the trim.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

FRONT CENTER ARMREST

Removing

Scheme 39

Remove the rear center console trim. Refer to REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST .

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

Vehicles with AUX connection: disconnect the AUX connection connector on the bracket.

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

Remove bolts -1, 2 and 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.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

FRONT CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 40

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

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

Scheme 41

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

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

Press the cover on until it engages audibly.

HINGE ARM TRIM

Removing

Scheme 42

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, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST .

Scheme 43

Fold of 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.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Press the covers on until they engage audibly.

INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR

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

Note. Removal and installation of the automatic dimming interior rearview mirror -Y7- is described. Removal and installation is the same on different versions.

Removing

Scheme 44

Interior rearview mirror with optional equipment

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 45

Interior rearview mirror without optional equipment

Scheme 46

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

Continuation for all mirror versions

Scheme 47

Remove the electrical connector -2- from the bracket and disconnect it.

Turn interior rearview mirror at the mirror base -1- counterclockwise -arrow- as far as the stop and remove from the retaining plate.

Carefully remove the tabs -arrows- and remove the front cover -1- downward out of the guide rods on the rearview mirror base -2-.

Scheme 48

Installing

Scheme 49

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Always replace clips -2- and -5- for the interior rearview mirror if removed.

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

Removing

Scheme 50

Switch off all electrical consumers.

Remove ignition key.

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

Unclip the instrument cluster gap cover from the instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER .

Remove the upper screws -1 and 2-.

Remove the lower screws -4 and 5-.

Unclip the top edge of the driver side instrument panel cover -3- from the instrument panel using a 3409.

Disconnect the connectors on the light switch.

If equipped, headlamp range control adjuster -E102- : disconnect the connector.

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.

Installation

Scheme 51

Installation is reverse of removal, but 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-.

Clip the instrument panel cover at the upper edge into the instrument panel.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT

Removing

Turn on the ignition.

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery with the ignition on. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation .

Versions with a storage compartment in the glove compartment: Storage compartment, removing STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Versions with a CD drive: Remove the CD drive. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Equipment level or version for specific countries: Remove the upper diagonal bolt -1-.

Scheme 52

Version with an impact absorber: Remove the screw -2-.

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

Scheme 53

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

Note. The number of bolts depends on the country version.

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 Removal and Installation .

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press the electrical connector together until it engages audibly.

Turn on the ignition.

Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation .

Note. If the airbag indicator lamp -K75- indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again. Refer to Vehicle diagnostic tester.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID

Removing

Scheme 54

Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT .

Remove the hinge pin from the brake component. Refer to 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 2 mm hex socket wrench -1- (or another suitable tool) -arrow-.

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

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER BRAKE COMPONENT

Removing

Scheme 55

Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT .

Disconnect electrical harness connector -3-.

REMOVE HINGE PINS

Release the lid dampening mechanism -2- by turning counterclockwise -arrow- and remove it.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT OPENER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Locking Pin T40011

Removing

Scheme 56

Release the glove compartment opener retaining hooks using a 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 57

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

Installation

Press the glove compartment cover in until it engages audibly.

HEADLAMP RANGE CONTROL ADJUSTER TRIM

Removing

Scheme 58

Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER .

Remove the headlamp range control adjuster. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation .

Unclip the trim -2- at the top and move it forward -arrow-.

Remove the trim from the cut-out in the instrument panel cover on the driver side.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

Insert the tab -1- into the cut-out in the instrument panel cover on the driver side and push on it until the locks into place.

HEADLAMP RANGE CONTROL ADJUSTER, MAKING AN ADDITIONAL OPENING IN INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER

Note. The instrument panel cover is delivered without a cut-out for the headlamp adjuster -E102- on the driver side. If the vehicle has a headlamp range control adjuster then it is necessary to make a cut-out into the instrument panel on the driver side as follows

Procedure

Scheme 59

Cut a hole for the headlamp adjuster on the marked surface -1- into the instrument panel cover on the driver side according to dimensions -a- and -b-, as illustrated.

1. Dimension -a- = 35.5 mm.
2. Dimension -b- = 23.5 mm.

Install the headlamp adjuster trim. Refer to HEADLAMP RANGE CONTROL ADJUSTER TRIM .

Install the headlamp range control adjuster. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation .

Installing the instrument panel cover on the driver side. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER .

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 60

Move the steering wheel as far down as possible.

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

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

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following

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

PASSENGER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER

Removing

Scheme 61

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

Installation

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

STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE LOWER TRIM PANEL

Removing

Scheme 62

Remove the upper steering column switch module trim. Refer to 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. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE UPPER TRIM PANEL

Removing

Scheme 63

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.

Installation

Scheme 64

Installation is reverse of removal, but 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-.

Removing

Scheme 65

Release the left and right hooks using a screwdriver -arrow- and remove the storage compartment from the glove compartment.

Installation

Press the storage compartment until it engages audibly.

Scheme 66

Scheme 67

Scheme 68

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

See also:
• Removal and Installation
• Removal and Installation
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation
• INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation
• INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE OVERVIEW
• GENERAL INFORMATION
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALB] Removal and Installation
• Removal and Installation
• INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR
• COMPASS DISPLAY, TURNING ON AND TURNING OFF
• AUTOMATIC DIMMING FUNCTION, SWITCHING ON AND OFF
• DIGITAL COMPASS, CALIBRATING
• CUPHOLDER
• HEATED CUP HOLDER Z105
• CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET
• CENTER CONSOLE INSERT
• REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITHOUT CENTER ARMREST
• REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST
• STORAGE COMPARTMENT
• COAT HOOK MOUNT
• CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL
• COAT HOOKS
• SWITCH TRIM
• AIR VENT GRILLE
• FRONT ASHTRAY
• FRONT ASHTRAY TRIM
• CENTER CONSOLE MASKING PANEL COMPARTMENT
• CENTER CONSOLE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT
• REAR VENT
• REAR ASHTRAY
• HINGE ARM TRIM
• FRONT CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY
• HEADLAMP RANGE CONTROL ADJUSTER TRIM
• DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER
• HEADLAMP RANGE CONTROL ADJUSTER, MAKING AN ADDITIONAL OPENING IN INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER
• PASSENGER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER BRAKE COMPONENT
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT OPENER
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER
• STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE UPPER TRIM PANEL
• STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE LOWER TRIM PANEL
• INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR GENERAL INFORMATION