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Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-51justatest.Instrument panelComponent locations,overview1 - Glove boxRemoving68-1Page2 - Driver's storagecompartmentRemoving68-7PageSearch3 - Steering columnswitchRemoving70-55Page4 - Removinginstrument clusterRepair Manual, ElectricalEquipment, Repair Group 90;Servicing instrument cluster;Removing and installinginstrument cluster5 - Front section ofcenter consoleAdvancedSearchVersion: 2.5r01sp0003

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body InteriorRemoving68-28Page6 - Center section ofinstrument panelRemoving68-31Page

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-527 - Reinforcing bracketfor center section ofinstrument panelRemoving70-57Page8 - Instrument panelend trim (left)Removing70-58Page9 - Instrument panelend mountingscrews (left)Removing70-58Page10 - Instrument panelend trim (right)Removing70-59Page11 - Instrument panelend mountingscrews (right)Removing70-59Page

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior12 - Instrument panelmounting screws(driver's side)Removing70-60Page

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-5313 - Passenger sideairbagDetaching70-60Page14 - PhotosensorRemoving70-61Page15 - Connectors for sidevent lighting andtemperature sensorDetaching70-62Page16 - Connector for centervent lightingDetaching70-62Page17 - Trim strip forinstrument panelRemoving70-65Page

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-54Instrument panel, removingWARNING!Refer to parts list for correct combination ofinstrument panel and passenger side airbag unit.Note:Determining the correct coding for the anti-theft radiobefore removing.RemovingCAUTION!

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body InteriorOn vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics byOnStar , switch-off the emergency (back-up)battery for the Telematic/Telephone Control Moduleprior to disconnecting the vehicle battery. Switch-onthe emergency (back-up) battery after reconnectingRepair Manual,the vehicle batteryCommunication, Repair Group 01 .- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap atbattery.- Remove driver's side airbag unit86 .- Remove steering wheel91 .Page 69-Page 69-- Remove instrumentcluster.Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group90; Servicing instrument cluster; Removing andinstalling instrument cluster

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-55- Remove driver's storage compartment7.- Remove glove box1.Page 68-Page 68-- Remove rear section of center console9.Page 68-- Remove front section of center console28 .Page 68-- Removing center section of instrument panel (onvehicles with "Chorus" and "Concert" radios)Page 68-31 .- Removing center section of instrument panel (onvehicles with "Symphony" radio and "radionavigation system plus"Page 68-32 .Removing steering column switch

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body InteriorDriver's side airbag unit and steering wheelremoved.- Pull out steering column and tilt downward as far asit will go.- Remove screws -1(2x).Tightening torque: 2.8 Nm (25.2 inlb)- Remove grip 2-.

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-56- Remove two Phillips-head screws arrows-.Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5.4 inlb)- Remove upper steering column switch trim 1-.When installing, insert upper section into hooks onlower section, swivel downward and secure withscrews.- Remove screws -2(2x).Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 inlb)- Remove hex socket head bolt 1-.Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 inlb)- Remove lower steering column switch trim 3-.

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-57- Separate connection 1-.- Release locking lugs -arrows- and pull coilconnector with slip ring off steering column switch.Note:The steering must be in the center position (wheels instraight-ahead position) when the coil connector andslip ring are removed and installed.- Remove screw 2-.Tightening torque: 2.8 Nm (25 inlb)- Disconnect connectors -3(2x).- Remove steering column switch 4-.Removing reinforcing bracket

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior- Remove screws -1(5x).Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 inlb)- Remove reinforcing bracket 2-.

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-58Removing instrument panel end trim (left)- Use screwdriver to unclip left-hand instrument panelend trim.Removing instrument panel end mounting screws(left)- Remove screws -1- (3x). Tightening torque: 4 Nm(35 in lb)

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-59Removing instrument panel end trim (right)- Use screwdriver to unclip right-hand instrumentpanel end trim.Removing instrument panel end mounting screws(right)- Remove screws -1- (3x). Tightening torque: 4 Nm(35 in lb)

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-60Removing instrument panel mounting screws driver's side- Remove screws -1(2x).Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 inlb)Detaching passenger side airbag- Use screwdriver to lift connector -1- for passengerside airbag unit over retainer tab -2- and pull offconnector in direction of arrow -3-.

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-61- Remove bolts -1(4x).Tightening torque: 9 Nm (80 inlb)Removing photosensor- Carefully pry off cover A-.- Remove screw B-.- Lift photosensor and secure harness connector withcord or cable tie.- Disconnect harnessconnector.

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-62Disconnecting connectors for side vent lightingand temperature sensor- Disconnect connector -1- on left and right for sidevent lighting.- Disconnect connector -2- for side-vent temperaturesensor on left and right by squeezing togetherretainer tabs -3-.Disconnecting connector for center vent lighting- Disconnect connector -1- for center ventlighting.- Pull out instrument panel toward therear.

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-63Installing- Extend photosensor by attaching a cord or cabletie.- Locate instrument panel and insert extensionattached to photosensor.- Clip -1- with felt pad 2-.- Insert instrument panel into clips -1-, at the sametime pressing it down slightly.- Press gently to check that instrument panel isinstalled properly in clips -1-.- Install steering column switch but do not tightenmounts.

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior- Install lower section of trim -3- for steering columnswitch.- Tighten screws -2(2x).Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5.4 inlb)- Install screw -1- but do nottighten.

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-64- Install self-cancelling ring and slipring.- Install steeringwheel.- Position steering column switch with lower section oftrim at a distance of 3 mm from steering wheel(distance -a-).- Tighten clamp 1-.Tightening torque: 2.8 Nm (25 inlb)- Tighten socket-head bolt 2-.Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 inlb)- Perform remaining installation steps in reverse orderof removal.

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior70-65Trim strip for instrument panel, removing- Remove glove box1.Page 68-- Using a screwdriver, carefully press out trim strip forinstrument panel -1- from the rear.

Audi A6 Sedan 1998-2004, Audi A6 Avant 1999-2004, Audi allroad quattro 2001-2004, Audi S6 Avant 2002-2004, Audi RS6 2003-2004 - Body Interior just a test. 70-51 Instrument panel Component locations, overview 1 - Glove box Removing Page 68-1 2 - Driver's storage compartment Removing Page 68-7 3 - Steering column switch Removing Page 70-55 4 - Removing instrument cluster Repair Manual .