Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 Audi S8FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Interior Equipment
- 68 Interior Equipment
- Storage Compartments And Covers
- Component Location Overview - Storage Compartment And Covers
- Overview - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover
- Overview - Steering Column Trim Panel
- Overview - Glove Compartment
- Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing And Installing
- Upper Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing And Installing
- Lower Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing And Installing
- Glove Compartment Handle, Removing And Installing
- Glove Compartment Handle Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing
- Glove Compartment, Removing And Installing
- Glove Compartment Lid, Removing And Installing
- Glove Compartment Lid Damping Element, Removing And Installing
- Extra Equipment
- Center Console
- Overview - Center Console
- Center Console Rear Trim, Removing And Installing
- Center Console Cover, Removing And Installing
- Center Console Insert, Removing And Installing
- Front Center Console Storage Compartment, Removing And Installing
- Center Console Trim Panel, Removing And Installing
- Center Console, Removing And Installing
- Center Console Decorative Trim, Removing And Installing
- CUPHOLDER, Removing And Installing
- Rear Center Console Storage Compartment, Removing And Installing
- Rear Center Console Vent, Removing And Installing
- Folding Tray Table In Rear Center Console, Removing And Installing
- Center Console Bracket, Removing And Installing
- Front Center Armrest
- Rear Center Armrest
- Overview - Rear Center Armrest
- Rear Center Armrest, Removing And Installing
- Rear Center Armrest Storage Compartment, Removing And Installing
- Rear Center Armrest Insert Trim, Removing And Installing
- Rear Seat Control Head, Removing And Installing
- Rear Center Armrest Cover, Removing And Installing
- Rear Center Armrest Decorative Trim, Removing And Installing
- Interior Rearview Mirror
- Overview - Interior Rearview Mirror
- Interior Rearview Mirror, Removing And Installing
- Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On And Off
- Compass Display, Switching On And Off
- Compass Zone, Adjusting
- Digital Compass, Calibrating
- Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Setting
- Magnetic Zones, Reading In Different World Maps
- Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Checking Function
- Special Tools
- Storage Compartments And Covers
Factory Service Tools
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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.