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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A6 SEDAN (4G2) L4-2.0L TURBO (CAEB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMSENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRINFORMATION ELECTRONICS CONTROL MODULE 1 (J794)
2012 Audi A6 Sedan (4G2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)
Information Electronics Control Module 1 (J794)
2012 Audi A6 Sedan (4G2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)SECTION Information Electronics Control Module 1 (J794)
Information Electronics Control Module 1 (J794)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Fiber Optic Pliers Repair Set (VAS 6223)
• Protective Cap For Cable Connector (VAS 6223/9)
The information electronics control module 1 is located inside the instrument panel.
- If control module is replaced, select "Replacement" function for appropriate control module in "Guided Fault-Finding" routine of the Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.
Removing
- Remove the CD from information electronics control module 1.
- Remove the Climatronic control module (J255).
- Remove the screw - 2 - from information electronics control module 1 - 1 -.
- Remove the information electronics control module 1- 1 -.
Pay attention to the wire routing to the display inside the instrument panel. It will not be possible to extend the display again if the wiring is routed incorrectly during installation.
- Release and disconnect all connectors from information electronics control module 1 and from the trim piece with the switches.
- Connect the (VAS 6223/9) - 1 - onto the MOST bus connectors - 2 -.
Next, remove the trim piece with the switches - 1 - from information electronics control module 1- 3 -.
Removing Trim Piece
- Remove the screws - 2 - (quantity: 4) and remove the trim piece with the switches - 1 - from information electronics control module 1 - 3 -.
Installing
- Install in reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the wire routing to the display inside the instrument panel. It will not be possible to extend the display again if the wiring is routed incorrectly during installation.
- Be sure to guides the wires from the information electronics control module 1 to the wiring harness and information electronics control module 1 exactly, otherwise the Front information display control head (J685) will not extend.
Component location overview for the tightening specification and installation instructions, refer to => [ Radio RMC Component Location Overview ] Radio RMC Component Location Overview.
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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.