1999 Audi A8 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Center console, overview

NOTE: The following list refers to Fig 1.
  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.

      See 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 
  20. Hex socket bolt 
    • 2.5 Nm (22 in.lb.)
    • 2 parts
  21. Hex socket bolt 
    • 2.5 Nm (22 in.lb.)
    • 2 parts
    22. Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Components
    G02727833Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
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