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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDIAGRAMSEXPLODED VIEWSCONSOLE
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Console
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Console
1 - Left trim for center console
2 - Hex bolt
- 2.5 Nm (22 in. lb)
3 - Phillips-head screw
- 2.5 Nm (22 in. lb)
4 - Hex socket bolt
- 2.5 Nm (22 in. lb)
- 2 parts
5 - Ashtray
6 - Hex socket bolt
- 2.5 Nm (22 in. lb)
- 4 parts
7 - Instrument cluster, center part
8 - Hex socket bolt
- 2.5 Nm (22 in. lb)
9 - Cover
10 - Locking screw
- 1 Nm (8 in. lb)
- Loosen to adjust parking brake cover
11 - Parking brake lever handle
Removing:
- Pry out lock pin at underside.
- Remove parking brake lever from front
12 - Washer
- For lock pin
13 - Trim
- For parking brake
- After loosening, lock pin is adjustable both longitudinally and in cross direction
Removing:
- Turn locking screw (item -10-) approx. 2 revolutions to loosen
- Remove trim from front.
14 - Trim parking brake
- Insert retaining pin of trim in hole at parking brake lever.
15 - Outlet rear seat area
16 - Trim
- For outlet rear seat
- Unclip to remove
17 - Phillips-head screw
- 1.5 Nm (13 in. lb)
- 2 parts
18 - Hex socket bolt
- 2.5 Nm (22 in. lb)
- 2 parts
19 - Center console
- Removing and installing See page 68-19
20 - Hex socket bolt
- 2.5 Nm (22 in. lb)
- 2 parts
21 - Hex socket bolt
- 2.5 Nm (22 in. lb)
- 2 parts
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.