External Audio Source Connection -R199-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, THROUGH MY 2016

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION External Audio Source Connection -R199-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, THROUGH MY 2016
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The External Audio Source Connection -R199- -1- is located in the center console storage compartment -2- under the front center armrest.

Fig 1: AMI Component Location - USB Connection Baseplate -R193-, UE7
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RemovingΒ 

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the front center console storage compartment. Refer to FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release and disconnect the connectors from the External Audio Source Connection -R199-.

-- Press the tabs -arrows- on the External Audio Source Connection -R199- -2- and remove the External Audio Source Connection -R199- -2- from the storage compartment -1-.

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