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How to Remove the Centre Console of the Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 8V, MK 3 - Years 2012-2019

Follow these instructions to remove and replace the centre console of the Audi A3 in simple steps. First, get inside the vehicle and gently detach and remove the console by levering from the sides; then disconnect all the electrical connectors found underneath, including those for the buttons and the central control, as shown in the video. At this point, remove the old centre console and replace it with the new one, ensuring it is correctly secured after making all the necessary electrical connections.

Updated on 29 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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