Console

Console

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B)

Removing

- Remove the wheel.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Remove subframe. Refer to => [ Subframe ] Subframe.

- Remove the level control system sensor, if applicable. Refer to => [ Level Control System Sensor ] Front Suspension.

- Remove the transverse link and bracket.

• For vehicles with a manual transmission, refer to => [ Transverse Link with Mounting Bracket, Manual Transmission ] Transverse Link With Mounting Bracket, Manual Transmission.

• For vehicles with S-Tronic or an automatic transmission, refer to => [ Left Transverse Link with Mounting Bracket, S-Tronic or Automatic Transmission ] Left Transverse Link With Mounting Bracket, S-Tronic or Automatic Transmission.

- Remove the bolt - 9 - for the right side of the vehicle or the bolt - 18 - for the left side






- Remove the bracket.

Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Ball Joint, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Bracket and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview ] Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Ball Joint, Stabilizer Bar, Transverse Link, Bracket and Vehicle Level Sensor Overview.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing and Wheel Bearing Unit Overview ] Service and Repair.

- Perform a headlamp basic setting using the (VAS 5051B) if the vehicle has automatic headlamp range control.

- On vehicles with electronically-controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), reprogram the control position using the (VAS 5051B).

- Axle alignment is required, see Table=> [ An axle alignment is necessary when: ] Wheel Alignment.

- Install the noise insulation.