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.
2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Multi-function steering wheel from m.y. 2002, layout
NOTE:
The following list refers to Fig 1.
- CAN-Bus (Infotainment)
- Radio -R-
- In center instrument panel
- Control module for multifunction steering wheel -J453-
- At 13-position relay carrier below drivers side storage compartment
- Removing and installing. See CONTROL MODULE FOR MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL -J453-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Multi-function steering wheel
- With integrated electronics
- with integrated operation switches
- Telephone/Telematic Control Module -J526-
- In front passenger's footwell
- Control module for navigation with CD mechanism -J401-
- In left rear luggage compartment storage box.
- Instrument cluster with display
- In instrument panel
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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.
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