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Removing the Center Console on Audi Q5 MK1

Model: Audi Q5 MK 1, 8R - Years 2008-2017
Part: Center console tunnel

In today's video, you will learn how to remove the center console on a first-generation Audi Q5, following the instructions below. First, get inside the vehicle and start by removing the climate control buttons; to do this, unscrew the screws located at the bottom of the center console, as shown in the video, then disconnect the electrical connectors at the back. At this point, remove the plastic pieces of the center console by prying them off the sides; disconnect the electrical connectors of the various buttons, then remove the shift boot and knob. Now unscrew the mounting screws of the console, also accessing the rear; remove the armrest and completely disassemble the console, following the video until the end!

Updated on 16 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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