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Hello from Norway!
Initially posted this on audizine, but wanted to share it here aswell. Can be removed if considered a "double post". I know there's great DIY's on this topic already
Anyways, this spring I decided to do the RNS-E retrofit. I initially had the Concert II single DIN headunit.
Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic, and will not take responsibility for anything that may be damaged or broken while using this DIY on your own vehicle. This DIY is intended as an aid only.
Table of contents
- Prerequisites (post #1)
- Removal of the center console (post #1)
- Modifying the center console (post #2)
- Modifying the climate control unit (post #2)
- Installing the double DIN cage (post #3)
- RNS-E installation (post #3)
Prerequisites
Single DIN → double DIN
Removal of center console
Use the radio removal keys. Insert as shown.
Pull straight out.
Remove connectors. The yellow plug is a fakra connector.
It might be a good idea to protect your gear knob.
Remove old climate control unit. It pulls straight out.
Remove all connectors from the back of the panel.
Remove the trim surrounding the gear knob. It has 4 clips, 1 at each corner. Pull straight up.
Push to release cover beneath e-brake lever. Remove 2x Philips screws
Remove 8mm bolts securing ashtray. Disconnect the power to the LED illumination.
Remove the cover in front of the ashtray to remove the assembly. It reveals two hidden 8mm bolts.
Remove followings bolts: 2x 8mm bolts below the ashtray assembly. 2x 8mm bolts below gear knob trim. 2x 8mm bolts all the way to the front of the center console (1 on each side).
Remove 4x 8mm bolts securing the center console and radio cage (2 shown in this picture)
Pull out e-brake lever handle. There is a little clip on the handle part that needs to be pushed upwards, in order for it to release. You can then remove the e-brake lever sleeve behind it.
Remove ashtray from rear seats to reveal the bolts securing the armrest and center console. The ashtray pulls straight out.
Use a universal joint to access the 13mm bolt securing the armrest. There are two more 13mm bolts securing rear part of center console.
Lift the center console up and backwards to remove it. Be careful not to scratch the painting on the ESP-button, card tray and cup holder.
The cup holder and card tray has a clip in each corner, securing it in place. Push these down, and use your other hand from behind to push it out. Unplug the connector to the LED.
The hazard button pulls straight out. Remove the single DIN cage. It is secured at the bottom pivot point by two T20 Torx screws.
Continued in post #2
Initially posted this on audizine, but wanted to share it here aswell. Can be removed if considered a "double post". I know there's great DIY's on this topic already
Anyways, this spring I decided to do the RNS-E retrofit. I initially had the Concert II single DIN headunit.
Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic, and will not take responsibility for anything that may be damaged or broken while using this DIY on your own vehicle. This DIY is intended as an aid only.
Table of contents
- Prerequisites (post #1)
- Removal of the center console (post #1)
- Modifying the center console (post #2)
- Modifying the climate control unit (post #2)
- Installing the double DIN cage (post #3)
- RNS-E installation (post #3)
Prerequisites
Single DIN → double DIN
- Double DIN radio cage
8E0 858 005 C (B6, aluminum) or 8E0 858 005 F (B7, plastic) - Climate control
8E0 820 043 BM (B7 model, facia color to match RNS-E)
- RNS-E navigation unit
8E0 035 192 D (A4 B7 face plate) - Quadlock adapter, GPS antenna, Fakra adapter
Ebay, Kufatec etc.
- Audi radio removal keys (x4)
- 8mm & 13mm socket, Torx T20 & T10, hacksaw ++
- Flat headed & Philips screw driver
Removal of center console
Use the radio removal keys. Insert as shown.
Pull straight out.
Remove connectors. The yellow plug is a fakra connector.
It might be a good idea to protect your gear knob.
Remove old climate control unit. It pulls straight out.
Remove all connectors from the back of the panel.
Remove the trim surrounding the gear knob. It has 4 clips, 1 at each corner. Pull straight up.
Push to release cover beneath e-brake lever. Remove 2x Philips screws
Remove 8mm bolts securing ashtray. Disconnect the power to the LED illumination.
Remove the cover in front of the ashtray to remove the assembly. It reveals two hidden 8mm bolts.
Remove followings bolts: 2x 8mm bolts below the ashtray assembly. 2x 8mm bolts below gear knob trim. 2x 8mm bolts all the way to the front of the center console (1 on each side).
Remove 4x 8mm bolts securing the center console and radio cage (2 shown in this picture)
Pull out e-brake lever handle. There is a little clip on the handle part that needs to be pushed upwards, in order for it to release. You can then remove the e-brake lever sleeve behind it.
Remove ashtray from rear seats to reveal the bolts securing the armrest and center console. The ashtray pulls straight out.
Use a universal joint to access the 13mm bolt securing the armrest. There are two more 13mm bolts securing rear part of center console.
Lift the center console up and backwards to remove it. Be careful not to scratch the painting on the ESP-button, card tray and cup holder.
The cup holder and card tray has a clip in each corner, securing it in place. Push these down, and use your other hand from behind to push it out. Unplug the connector to the LED.
The hazard button pulls straight out. Remove the single DIN cage. It is secured at the bottom pivot point by two T20 Torx screws.
Continued in post #2
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