Audi A6 C5 Instrument Panel Servicing

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, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 90; Servicing instrument cluster; Removing and installing instrument cluster 5 - Front section of center console Removing 68-28 6 - Center section of instrument panel Removing 68-31 7 - Reinforcing bracket for center section of instrument panel Removing Page 70-57 8 - Instrument panel end trim (left) Removing Page

2000 Audi A6 Airbag System Servicing

Before beginning repairs on the electrical system: Obtain the anti-theft radio security code. Switch the ignition off. Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap. On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar , switch-off the emergency (back-up) battery for the Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting vehicle battery After reconnecting vehicle battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows according to Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual. After reconnecting vehicle battery on vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar , switch-on the emergency (back-up) battery for the Telematic/Telephone Control Module Observe all safety precautions before starting work on any part of airbag system.