Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A4 AND A5: Installing

2019 Audi A5 Quattro Premium Plus, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Installing
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-- Insert the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- -B- in the receiving shaft from the trim -D- and press in until the tabs -A- click into place.

-- Check that the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- -B- is seated correctly in the tabs -A- after replacing the trim -C-.

  • If the tabs -A- are not correctly engaged or holding, the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- -B- must be secured with the bolts -C- and spring nuts -E- (for example flat-head bolts 4.0 x 12 mm N 104 159 and spring nuts N 105 110 01). Refer to the Parts Information) in the trim -D-.

-- If equipped, install the bolts -C-.

Reinstall in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- After installing the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- check the DTC memory and if necessary erase. Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- If the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- is replaced, complete the test plan using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Tightening Specification

Component Tightening Specification
Front A/C Display Control Head E87 on the trim 1.5 Nm
RENDER: 1.0x

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