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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1999A6 AVANT QUATTROREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSAIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONCONTROL MODULEREMOVAL
1999 Audi A6 Avant Quattro
Control Module: Removal
1999 Audi A6 Avant QuattroSECTION Removal
- Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Control module is located behind front center console. See Figure .
- Remove rear air outlet and rear air duct connecting piece. See Figure . If necessary, remove center armrest. Remove rear console mounting nut. Remove mat lining and bolts. Remove shift lever knob and protective boot, if equipped with manual transmission. Unclip and remove center console insert upwards. Remove bolts and parking brake lever trim.
- Raise rear center console at front and disconnect harness connector. Pull parking brake handle fully up. Disconnect trim from retaining tab on parking brake lever. Lift rear section of console over stud and move toward rear. Lift rear section of console and remove forward over parking brake lever.
- Open front ashtray and unclip trim section. Remove radio and A/C control head. Remove front ashtray and switch trim panel. See Figure . Remove front console mounting bolts. Pry out trim cap and remove nut. Pull center console over mounting pin on driver-side. Remove console toward rear. Remove connecting pieces for left and right-rear footwell vent air ducts. Release retainer and disconnect control module connector. Remove control module mounting nuts. Remove control module. See Figure .
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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.