Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Instrument panel, removing and installing: Removing: All
1999 Audi A8 BaseSECTION All
- Place steering column switch -4- with connected wires to side.
- Loosen clamping bolt -3- and remove steering column switch left -1- from steering column.
- Remove two bolts -1- with washers -2- (2.5 Nm/22 in.lb.).
- Remove cover -3-.
Lines remain connected.
- Remove steering column from support for instrument panel (bolts -1-) and place in foot outlet.
- Do not pull steering column apart!
NOTE: Do not loosen nut -2-! - Remove control module for ABS/EDS from support for instrument panel.
- Where available, unhook auxiliary relay at support for instrument panel.
- Remove support -2- between support for instrument panel and transmission tunnel (screws -1- and -3-).
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.