2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Radio Frequency Controlled Clock Receiver

Removing 

Fig 1: Identifying Electrical Connection, Screws, And Receiver
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-- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect the connector on the radio frequency controlled clock receiver -J489- -item 1-.

-- Remove screws -2- and remove radio frequency controlled clock receiver.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

-- Install the rear bumper cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Tightening Specifications 

Component Nm
Radio frequency controlled clock receiver to bumper 2.5
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