Interior Equipment (roadster) Audi TT 8J

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1. Center Console Assembly Overview, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster) Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__front-center-console)
2. Driver side instrument panel cover for vehicles without knee airbags: Assembly Overview, refer to «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster) Driver side instrument panel cover, removing and installing, refer to «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__driver-side-instrument-panel-cover) for vehicles with knee airbags: Assembly Overview, refer to «FRONT KNEE AIRBAGS OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-roadster__front-knee-airbags-overview) Driver side instrument panel cover, removing and installing, refer to «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-roadster__driver-side-instrument-panel-cover)
3. Steering column switch trim Assembly Overview, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster) Upper steering column switch trim, removing and installing, refer to «UPPER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__upper-steering-column-switch-trim) Lower steering column switch trim, removing and installing, refer to «LOWER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__lower-steering-column-switch-trim)
4. Instrument Panel WARNING: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags, refer to «RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-roadster) . Assembly Overview, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster) Removing and Installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
5. Central Tube Assembly Overview, refer to «CENTRAL TUBE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster) Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTRAL TUBE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
6. Glove compartment for vehicles without knee airbags: Assembly Overview, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster) Removing and Installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__glove-compartment) for vehicles with knee airbags: Assembly Overview, refer to «FRONT KNEE AIRBAGS OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-roadster__front-knee-airbags-overview) Removing and Installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT, VEHICLES WITH KNEE AIRBAG»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-roadster__glove-compartment-vehicles-with-knee-airbag)
7. Center armrest upholstery Assembly Overview, refer to «CENTER ARMREST ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster) Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__center-armrest-upholstery) Upholstery bracket, removing and installing «UPHOLSTERY BRACKET»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__upholstery-bracket)
8. Storage net Attached on the front passenger side on the floor covering near the center console Removing and Installing, refer to «STORAGE NET»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__storage-net)

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1. Side instrument panel cover Removing and Installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__instrument-panel-side-cover)
2. Bolt 2.5 Nm
3. Connector, 16-pin -T16- Diagnostic connector
4. Spring clamp Driver side lower instrument panel cover
5. Spring clamp For driver side upper instrument panel cover
6. Driver side instrument panel cover Removing and Installing, refer to «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__driver-side-instrument-panel-cover)
7. Light switch Removing and Installing, refer to «[For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-roadster)
8. Bolt 2.5 Nm

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1. Gap cover For instrument cluster Removing and Installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__instrument-cluster-gap-cover)
2. Upper steering column switch trim Removing and Installing, refer to «UPPER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__upper-steering-column-switch-trim)
3. Screws 2.5 Nm
4. Lower steering column switch trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LOWER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__lower-steering-column-switch-trim)
5. Steering column adjustment handle
6. Screws 3 Nm
7. Bolt 2.5 Nm

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1. Glove compartment light Removing and Installing, refer to «[For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-roadster)
2. Hinge pin For securing the glove compartment cover
3. Glove compartment Removing and Installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__glove-compartment)
4. Glove compartment wiring harness
5. Lid dampening mechanism With Glove compartment lamp switch -E26- Removing and Installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER BRAKE COMPONENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__glove-compartment-cover-brake-component)
6. Hinge pin
7. Locking pin mount
8. Front Passenger Airbag -Off- Key Switch -E224- Not for North American Market.
9. Bolt 2.5 Nm
10. Glove compartment cover Activate the glove compartment cover emergency release «GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER EMERGENCY RELEASE, ACTIVATING»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__glove-compartment-cover-emergency-release-activating) Cannot be replaced separately
11. Glove compartment lid trim Removing and Installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__glove-compartment-lid-trim)
12. Glove compartment handle with lock Activate the glove compartment cover emergency release «GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER EMERGENCY RELEASE, ACTIVATING»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__glove-compartment-cover-emergency-release-activating) Removing and Installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT HANDLE WITH LOCK»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__glove-compartment-handle-with-lock)
13. Clips
14. Bolt 1.6 Nm

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1. Cover
2. Bolt 2.5 Nm
3. Center console side trim Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE SIDE TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__center-console-side-trim)
4. Front Center Console Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__front-center-console)
5. Center console bracket With adjusting element
6. Bolt 3.5 Nm
7. Bolt 2.5 Nm
8. Ashtray Removing and Installing, refer to «ASHTRAY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__ashtray)
9. Climatronic Control Module -J255
10. Bolt 2.5 Nm
11. Selector lever/shift lever
12. Button unit In center console trim Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE TRIM BUTTON UNIT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster)
13. Center console trim Various versions Removing and installing: Vehicles with manual transmission «CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__center-console-trim-vehicles-with-manual) Vehicles with a DSG transmission, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, DSG TRANSMISSION»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__center-console-trim-dsg-transmission) Convertible Top Operation Switch -E137- and Wind Deflector Switch (Cabrio) -E278- installation location «CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION SWITCH E137 AND WIND DEFLECTOR SWITCH (CABRIO) E278»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster)
14. Bolt 1 Nm
15. Decorative frame Various versions Removing and installing: Vehicles with manual transmission, refer to «DECORATIVE FRAME, VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__decorative-frame-vehicles-with-manual-transmission) Vehicles with a DSG transmission, refer to «DECORATIVE FRAME, DSG TRANSMISSION»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__decorative-frame-dsg-transmission)
16. Bolt 1 Nm
17. Bolt 2.5 Nm
18. Parking brake lever handle cover Removing and Installing, refer to «PARKING BRAKE LEVER HANDLE COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__parking-brake-lever-handle-cover)
19. Bolt 2.5 Nm
20. Side trim bracket Removing and Installing, refer to «SIDE TRIM BRACKET»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__side-trim-bracket)
21. Nut 3.5 Nm

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1. Bolt 3.5 Nm
2. Bracket
3. Center console bracket Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__center-console-bracket)
4. Nut 8 Nm
5. Rear Center Console Various versions Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__rear-center-console)
6. Lining mat
7. Telephone Baseplate -R126- /compartment Telephone Baseplate -R126-, removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/communication-devices/#communication-roadster)
8. Bolt 2.5 Nm Only on Roadster
9. Nut 3.5 Nm
10. Center console bracket Only on Roadster
11. Bolt 3.5 Nm Only on Roadster

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1. Tightening specification, blind cover for the AUX socket
2. Screws - 1.5 Nm

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1. Parking Brake Handle Trim For vehicles without center armrest Removing and Installing, refer to «PARKING BRAKE HANDLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITHOUT CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__parking-brake-handle-trim-vehicles-without)
2. Push button Remove after removing parking brake handle trim
3. Left parking brake trim Vehicles with center armrest Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT PARKING BRAKE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__left-and-right-parking-brake-trim)
4. Parking Brake Handle Trim Vehicles with center armrest Removing and Installing, refer to «PARKING BRAKE HANDLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__parking-brake-handle-trim-vehicles-with)
5. Push button Remove after removing parking brake handle trim
6. Cover Vehicles with center armrest
7. Bolt Vehicles with center armrest 2.5 Nm Quantity: 3
8. Right parking brake trim Vehicles with center armrest Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT PARKING BRAKE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__left-and-right-parking-brake-trim)

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1. Parking brake lever trim
2. Retaining spring
3. Center armrest upholstery Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__center-armrest-upholstery) Cannot be disassembled
4. Bolt 2.5 Nm Quantity: 3
5. Upholstery bracket Removing and Installing, refer to «UPHOLSTERY BRACKET»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__upholstery-bracket)

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

AUTOMATIC-DIMMING FUNCTION, SWITCHING ON AND OFF

Press the button quickly (less than 3 seconds) -1- to switch the automatic dimming function on or off.

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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 shade is raised.

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Press the button -2- for three to six seconds. The display switches from "on" to "off" and back.

Compass display -1- "On - the direction is displayed".

Compass display -1- "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 -2- until the number of the desired zone appears.

Find desired zone on world map

1. North America, refer to «NORTH AMERICA»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster) .

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

Make sure the interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is activated again after setting the zone. Refer to COMPASS DISPLAY, SWITCHING ON AND 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 is 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.

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

If the letter "C" does not appear, press button -2- for 9 to 12 seconds until the "C" appears in compass display -1-.

Drive in a circle two to three times at about 5 mph (10 km/h) until a direction is shown in compass display -1-.

Ensure the interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is activated again after completing the calibration. Refer to AUTOMATIC-DIMMING FUNCTION, SWITCHING ON AND OFF .

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR Y7, ADJUSTING

It is necessary to set LHD when

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

Note. In the newer -Y7- automatic dimming interior rearview mirrors, the magnetic zone sensor has been moved from the mirror base to the mirror housing. The steering side "must" be set only in the case of these mirrors. This is how to recognize the new automatic dimming interior rearview mirror -Y7- : press the button -2- for more than 12 seconds and an "L" or an "A" appears in the display.

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

Press the button -2- 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 .

Make sure the interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is activated again after setting the drive side. Refer to AUTOMATIC-DIMMING FUNCTION, SWITCHING ON AND OFF .

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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.

Test Sequence

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Hold light sensor -arrow- on housing side closed -1- or cover it.

Shine a light source, such as a flashlight, on mirror side -2- of light sensor -arrow-.

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

DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER

Removing

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Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

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

Remove screws -1- and -2-.

Unclip driver side instrument panel cover -3- from instrument panel at upper edge using a small screwdriver -arrow-.

Unclip 16-Pin Connector -T16-.

Remove driver side instrument panel cover.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER

Removing

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Position steering wheel so that it is as far rearward and down as possible, using full adjustment range of steering column adjuster.

Remove gap cover -1- in direction of -arrow-.

Carefully pry gap cover -2- from upper steering column switch trim -3- using a small flat-head screwdriver.

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Note. Disregard -1- and -4

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the gap cover audibly engages in upper trim.

UPPER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM

Removing

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Position steering wheel so that it is as far rearward and down as possible, using full adjustment range of steering column adjuster.

Remove gap cover -2- in direction of -arrow A-.

Pull upper steering column switch trim -1- up -B arrows-.

Disengage upper trim at lower steering column switch trim.

Installation

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Next, engage upper trim in lower trim -arrow 1-.

Make sure the lower trim pins engage in opening at upper trim retaining tab -arrow 2-.

Note. Shown on removed steering column switch trim in the illustration.

Engage gap cover on instrument cluster.

LOWER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM

Removing

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Remove upper steering column switch trim. Refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM

Remove the bolts -5- and remove steering column adjustment handle -4-.

Turn steering wheel 90° to side out of straight-ahead position and remove 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 bolt -6- and remove lower steering column switch trim -3-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER EMERGENCY RELEASE, ACTIVATING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 288

1. Socket T10058

Procedure

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

Insert Socket T10058 (or another suitable tool 115 mm long) through opening -arrow- on passenger side of instrument panel.

Open glove compartment cover -1- by pressing locking pin -2- down.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 291

Open glove compartment.

Carefully unclip trim -1- from glove compartment cover -2- -arrows- using Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the trim engages audibly.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT HANDLE WITH LOCK

Removing

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Remove the glove compartment lid trim. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID TRIM .

Remove the bolt -1-.

Using a screwdriver, press tabs -2- on side of glove compartment handle down.

Remove glove compartment handle -3- with lock -arrow-.

Note. It is only possible to remove lock cylinder with key inserted.

Drive out pin -1- with a drift.

Remove cover cap -2-.

Using a screwdriver, carefully pry retaining pins -1- and -3- in direction of -arrow- and at the same time, remove lock cylinder -2- from glove compartment handle.

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Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

With key inserted, press lock cylinder in until it engages in all retaining pins.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT

Removing

Scheme 294

Open the glove compartment cover.

Note. If glove compartment cover does not open, it can be opened via the emergency release. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER EMERGENCY RELEASE, ACTIVATING .

If present, remove CD changer. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Unscrew the screws -arrows- and remove the glove compartment.

All

Disconnect the connector on the central connector.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the connectors engage audibly.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER BRAKE COMPONENT

Removing

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

If present, remove Telephone Amplifier -R86-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Disconnect the connector -1-.

Remove hinge pins -3-.

Release dampening mechanism -2- counterclockwise -arrow- and remove.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

STORAGE NET

Removing

Remove passenger seat

1. Manual Front Seats: «FRONT SEAT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-roadster__front-seat)
2. Power Front Seats: «FRONT SEAT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#seat-frames-roadster)

Remove center console side trim on passenger side. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE SIDE TRIM .

Disengage the floor covering from the bracket on the tunnel.

Fold the floor covering -2- up in the near the front passenger footwell.

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Bend clips -3- for net -1- on back side of floor mat -2- back 90° (opposite direction of -arrows-).

Remove the net from the floor covering.

Installation

Note. Transfer the holes in the old carpet onto the new carpet when installing.

Insert the net -1- into the openings in the carpet -2-.

Bend the clips -3- on the back of the in direction of -arrow-. Support front side of net when doing so.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

CENTER CONSOLE SIDE TRIM

Removing

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Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Pry out cover cap -1- with a screwdriver and remove bolt.

Grasp under side trim -2- and carefully put it from center console.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the side trim engages audibly.

SIDE TRIM BRACKET

Removing

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Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Remove center console side trim. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE SIDE TRIM .

Fold back carpet around the mount -1-.

Remove nuts -2- and remove bracket from center tunnel.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

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Pry center console trim out of center console -arrows- using Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Disconnect electrical connectors.

Fold center console trim and selector lever boot up over the gearshift knob.

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Open hose clamp -1- and remove the gearshift knob -2- together with center console trim -3- upward.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. Make sure the trim audibly engages in center console.

CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, DSG TRANSMISSION

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

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Carefully pry out selector lever boot with a small screwdriver at the side -arrow 1-.

Pull selector lever boot up on both sides -arrows 2 and 3-.

Pry center console trim out of center console -arrows- using Trim Removal wedge 3409.

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Disconnect electrical connectors.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

Note. Make sure the trim audibly engages in center console.

DECORATIVE FRAME, VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Removing

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Remove center console trim. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION .

Remove the gearshift lever boot -arrows- and gearshift knob -5-.

Remove bolts -1, 3, 4, 6- and remove decorative frame -2-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

DECORATIVE FRAME, DSG TRANSMISSION

Removing

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Remove center console trim. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, DSG TRANSMISSION .

Remove bolts -arrows- and remove decorative frame -1- with Selector Lever Transmission Range (TR) Position Display Unit -Y26-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

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Removing

Note. Illustrated on a vehicle with DSG.

Remove the center console trim: for vehicles with a manual transmission, refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION ; for vehicles with DSG, refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, DSG TRANSMISSION .

Remove bolts -arrows- and remove button unit -1-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

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1. Convertible Top Operation Switch -E137
2. Wind Deflector Switch (Cabrio)E278
3. Center console trim

Note. Convertible Top Operation Switch -E137- and Wind Deflector Switch (Cabrio) -E278-, removing and installing, refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HANDLE COVER

Removing

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Remove the center console trim: for vehicles with a manual transmission, refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION ; for vehicles with DSG, refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, DSG TRANSMISSION .

Engage parking brake.

Remove screws -1- and -2-.

Remove parking brake lever handle cover -3- upward at front side -arrow- and remove it forward from center console.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the parking brake lever handle cover is inserted correctly in spring clip.

ASHTRAY

Removing

Scheme 308

Remove Climatronic Control Module -J255-. Refer to [For engine(s) BPY, CETA, CCTA, CDMA, CEPB] Removal and Installation

Remove the center console trim: for vehicles with a manual transmission, refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION ; for vehicles with DSG, refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, DSG TRANSMISSION .

Remove bolts -arrows- and carefully remove ashtray -1- toward rear.

Disconnect cigarette lighter electrical connector on ashtray.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

ASHTRAY COVER

Removing

Scheme 309

Remove ashtray. Refer to ASHTRAY .

Press left and right retaining tabs -1- and -3- down and slide ashtray cover -2- off ashtray -arrow-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

ASHTRAY COVER TRIM

Removing

Scheme 310

Remove ashtray. Refer to ASHTRAY .

Carefully pry trim -1- out of ashtray cover -arrows- at left and right using a screwdriver.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the ashtray cover trim engages audibly.

FRONT CENTER CONSOLE

Removing

Scheme 311

Remove center console side trim. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE SIDE TRIM .

Remove the center console trim: for vehicles with a manual transmission, refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION ; for vehicles with DSG, refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, DSG TRANSMISSION .

Remove parking brake lever handle cover. Refer to PARKING BRAKE LEVER HANDLE COVER .

Remove ashtray. Refer to ASHTRAY .

Remove screws -1 to10-.

Note. Illustrated on a vehicle with DSG.

Pull the parking brake up as far as possible.

Scheme 312

Pull rear of center console up -arrow A- and guide it past the parking brake lever by sliding center console as far forward as possible -arrow B-.

Remove center console back over selector lever or shift lever.

Installation

Scheme 313

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Check adjusting element adjustment nut -1- for ease of movement -arrows-.

Install adjustment nuts all the way, but do not tighten.

Note. When tightening bolts, adjusting element adjustment nuts turn by themselves against the center console mounting points and secure it.

REAR CENTER CONSOLE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 314

Scheme 315

1. Pry lever 80 - 200
2. Hook 3438

Removing

Scheme 316

Remove front center console. Refer to FRONT CENTER CONSOLE .

If present, remove upholstery bracket. Refer to UPHOLSTERY BRACKET .

If present, remove Telephone Baseplate -R126-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove the liner mat.

Remove compartment -1- from center console -arrows- using Hook 3438.

Disconnect the connector form the AUX socket

Press clip -arrow- off center console using Pry lever 80 - 200.

Scheme 317

Note. For easier removal of clips, use silicon-free lubricating spray if necessary.

Remove nuts -1- and -3-.

Pull center console -2- up and guide it over parking brake lever.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

For the correct tightening specifications; refer to PART 2 - REAR .

CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Pry lever 80 - 200

Removing

Scheme 318

Remove rear center console. Refer to FRONT CENTER CONSOLE .

Press clips -arrows- off bracket with Pry lever 80 - 200.

Note. For easier removal of clips, use silicon-free lubricating spray if necessary.

Remove nuts -1- and -2- and remove bracket.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

For the correct tightening specifications; refer to PART 2 - REAR .

PARKING BRAKE HANDLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITHOUT CENTER ARMREST

Removing

Scheme 319

Pull the parking brake up as far as possible.

Release clips through lower opening on parking brake handle with a small screwdriver -2-.

Remove parking brake handle trim -1- forward -arrow-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the parking brake handle trim engages audibly.

PARKING BRAKE HANDLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST

Removing

Scheme 320

Remove upholstery bracket. Refer to UPHOLSTERY BRACKET .

Pull the parking brake up as far as possible.

Pierce through seam on parking brake handle at place shown in illustration using a small screwdriver -2-.

Release clip underneath and remove parking brake handle trim -1- forward -arrow-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the parking brake handle trim engages audibly.

LEFT AND RIGHT PARKING BRAKE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST

Removing

Scheme 321

Remove rear center console. Refer to REAR CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove parking brake handle trim. Refer to PARKING BRAKE HANDLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST .

Remove the bolts -4-.

Pry out cover cap -1- with a screwdriver and remove bolt.

Remove parking brake lever trim -2 and 3-.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following.

CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY

Removing

Scheme 322

Remove center armrest upholstery -1- upward from spring clips -arrows-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the center armrest upholstery engages audibly in spring clips.

UPHOLSTERY BRACKET

Removing

Scheme 323

Remove center armrest upholstery. Refer to CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY .

Remove screws -arrows- and remove bracket -1-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

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. Refer to INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR GENERAL INFORMATION .

Note. The removal and installation procedure describes an automatic day/night interior rearview mirror -Y7-. The procedure is identical with other versions.

Removing

Scheme 324

Remove the cover -8- from the cable guide -6-.

Remove connector -5- from Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-.

Unclip wire from brackets -3- and -4-.

Vehicles with an automatic dimming interior rearview mirror -Y7

Disconnect the connector -2-.

1 - Interior Rearview Mirror

7 - Interior light (roof module)

9 - Compass display

10 - Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror light sensor

11 - Buttons with dual functions

1. Switching automatic dimming function on and off
2. Digital compass, activating and calibrating

Procedure for all Vehicles

Scheme 325

Remove the cable guide -1- from the retaining plate -3-.

Rotate interior rearview mirror -2- approx. 20° counterclockwise.

Remove the interior rearview mirror -2- from the retaining plate -3-.

Note. Do not disconnect the interior rearview mirror from the mirror base under any circumstances.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

1. Pry lever 80 - 200
2. Hook 3438
3. Trim removal wedge 3409
4. Socket T10058

See also:
• FRONT KNEE AIRBAGS OVERVIEW
• DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER
• RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES
• INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT, VEHICLES WITH KNEE AIRBAG
• INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER
• [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation
• Removal and Installation
• Removal and Installation
• FRONT SEAT
• FRONT SEAT
• [For engine(s) BPY, CETA, CCTA, CDMA, CEPB] Removal and Installation
• CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
• FRONT CENTER CONSOLE
• DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER
• UPPER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM
• LOWER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT
• CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY
• UPHOLSTERY BRACKET
• STORAGE NET
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER BRAKE COMPONENT
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER EMERGENCY RELEASE, ACTIVATING
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID TRIM
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT HANDLE WITH LOCK
• CENTER CONSOLE SIDE TRIM
• ASHTRAY
• CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• CENTER CONSOLE TRIM, DSG TRANSMISSION
• DECORATIVE FRAME, VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• DECORATIVE FRAME, DSG TRANSMISSION
• PARKING BRAKE LEVER HANDLE COVER
• SIDE TRIM BRACKET
• CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET
• REAR CENTER CONSOLE
• PARKING BRAKE HANDLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITHOUT CENTER ARMREST
• LEFT AND RIGHT PARKING BRAKE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST
• PARKING BRAKE HANDLE TRIM, VEHICLES WITH CENTER ARMREST
• AUTOMATIC-DIMMING FUNCTION, SWITCHING ON AND OFF
• DIGITAL COMPASS, CALIBRATING
• INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR GENERAL INFORMATION