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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012S4 QUATTRO SEDAN (8K2) V6-3.0L SC (CCBA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL HEAD CONTROL MODULE (J523), THROUGH 10.31.2008
2012 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) V6-3.0L SC (CCBA)
Front Information Display Control Head Control Module (J523), Through 10.31.2008
2012 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) V6-3.0L SC (CCBA)SECTION Front Information Display Control Head Control Module (J523), Through 10.31.2008
Front Information Display Control Head Control Module (J523), through 10.31.2008
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Protective Cap For Cable Connector (VAS 6223/9)
The Front Information Display Control Head Control Module is located behind the instrument panel.
- Turn off all electrical consumers.
- Remove the key.
- If control module is replaced, select "Replacement" function for appropriate control module in "Guided Fault Finding".
Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Removing
- Remove the climate controls.
- Remove the CD changer (R41) from the instrument panel. Refer to => [ CD Changer (R41) through 10.31.2008 ] CD Changer (R41) Through 10.31.2008.
- Remove the screws - arrows - and remove the Front Information Display Control Head Control Module - 1 - in the direction of the - arrow - from the mount frame.
- Release and disconnect the connection for the MOST-Bus - 3 -.
- Connect the (VAS 6223/9) - 1 - to the connector for the MOST-Bus - 2 -.
- Loosen the ground connection - 2 -.
- Release and disconnect the connections - 1 - and - 4 - from the Front Information Display Control Head Control Module - 5 -.
- Rotate the Front Information Display Control Head Control Module control unit together with the bracket - 5 -.
- Remove the bolts - 3 - and remove Front Information Display Control Head Control Module - 2 - from the bracket - 1 -.
Installing
- Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Component Location Overview ] Component Location Overview.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.