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Navigation system III, component overview
1999 Audi A8 QuattroSECTION Navigation system III, component overview
NOTE:
The following list refers to items in Fig 1
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- Function selection switch II, in center console -E272
- In center console
- Removing and installing. See FUNCTION SELECTION SWITCH II IN CENTER CONSOLE -E272, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .
- Display in instrument cluster
- In instrument panel
- Removing and installing
See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
- Antenna for Navigation (GPS) -R50
- On rear lid through m.y. 2001
- Removing and installing. See ANTENNA FOR NAVIGATION (GPS) -R50, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .
- On roof from m.y. 2002
- Removing and installing. See ROOF ANTENNA FOR NAVIGATION/TELEMATICS (GPS) FROM M.Y. 2002, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .
- Navigation control module with CD drive -J401
- In luggage compartment behind left side trim
- Removing and installing. See NAVIGATION CONTROL MODULE WITH CD DRIVE -J401-, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .
- Speaker for telephone/navigation -R39
- In B-pillar trim through m.y. 2001
- Removing and installing. See SPEAKER FOR TELEPHONE/NAVIGATION -R39, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .
- Mid-range/tweeter
- In front door trim (top)
- Removing and installing. See LOUDSPEAKERS, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .
- Bass speaker
- In front door trim (bottom)
- Removing and installing. See LOUDSPEAKERS, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.