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How does the disassembly of the central console of the Audi A3 8p take place?

Model: Audi A3 MK 2, 8P - Years 2003-2013
Part: Dashboard

The attached video tutorial could not be a better example of the work mentioned. We are talking about disassembling the central console of the Audi A3 8P to replace the original car radio with a new generation one, so let's proceed to review the work: after extracting the car radio with the appropriate side tabs and disconnecting the rear cables, we move on to disassembling the air conditioning controls, then we remove the frame with a lever and unscrew the screws securing it. The final part involves disassembling the entire lower part of the console, which is secured by screws on both sides, in the tunnel area.

Posted on 21 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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