External Audio Source Connection -R199

2012 Audi A4 2.0T Avant QuattroSECTION External Audio Source Connection -R199

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Radio Removal Tool T10057
  • Fiber Optic Pliers Repair Set VAS 6223
  • Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

The external audio source connection is located inside the glove compartment.

-- Turn off all electrical consumers.

-- Remove the key.

Removing 

-- Open the glove compartment.

-- Insert the two clips of the T10057 into the slits on the external audio source connection until they engage. Points on the grip eyelets of tool face outward.

Fig 1: Inserting Two Clips Of Radio Removal Tool Into Release Slits On External Audio Source Connection Until They Engage
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-- Pull the external audio source connection out of mounting frame.

-- Disconnect all of the connectors from the external audio source connection.

Versions with MOST bus

-- Connect the VAS 6223/9 -1- to the connector for the MOST-Bus -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9
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All

-- Remove the T10057, push locking tabs on the external audio source connection to do so.

Remove the internal control unit

-- Remove the screw -2- on back side (2 Nm).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws On Back Side, Removal
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-- Press the tabs -4- and -5- down and up and remove the control module -5- back from the frame -1-.

Installing 

-- Connect all harness connectors.

-- Slide the external audio source connection on the mounting frame until it engages.

RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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