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Congratulations on the S8 Sean, it's a beauty
Might I ask if you or Conquistador encountered any problems while removing the D3 centre console. I found the YouTube video I assume you're talking about and removed the ashtray holder, and the two screws behind it. That's where I stalled, the surround wouldn't budge, did you have to apply some force? I only want to remove it to retrieve some coins that have slipped behind the cup holder lid and prevent it from opening fully. They can't be removed with it in situ without risk of scratching the alu or carbon finish.
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With regards the centre console, I thought mine was stuck as well, compared to how easy the video shows it. What I did was pry it out not from the very top, but from the sides where the ashtray used to be. I'm not sure if there's a clip or not behind it, but I applied a little bit of pressure from the inside of the console, just below the trim to be removed, whilst pulling gently upwards. That seemed to free it up. I then repeated the process on the other side, and that freed up the top of the trim. As mentioned in the video, just be careful as you pull it up past the dash. I did manage to get out for a short run yesterday and discovered that I hadn't fitted the ashtray properly, as the cover would pop open when going over a bit of rough road. Something for me to check over the weekend.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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[quote=steamship;137924]Cheers. It's certainly attracting attention from family and DPD couriers.
...this is what happens when life gets busy and you disappear off a forum for a while! Next time you're down in Belfast give me a shout, would like to see the new car Sean
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Thanks for the reply Sean, sounds like I just need to apply a bit more pressure when attempting to remove it. The right side did seem to be moving whereas the left side was stuck firm, I'll have a look and see how it's held in position later
I should have known the video was misleading, it simply couldn't be as easy as that Thanks again
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Remember in these videos the bloke doing it has had a dry run before videoing it. You have years of dried polish, spilt coffee and fizzy drinks in the cracks, plus the retaining clips.
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I'll have you know it's immaculate in there, the ashtray is unused and only a thin layer of dust in evidence. It's a credit to its previous owners, including IT and roberto I've got more time today, I'm off out to take a closer look and have another go...
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His trim also seemed very flimsy when pulling it out and pushing it back in again, considering he was doing it with one hand.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds Last edited by steamship; 17th February 2018 at 12:15 PM. Reason: Added response to Ray |
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All sorted within an hour of my last post, great advice fellas
Undo the screws as shown and in the video, place thumbs on gear lever surround and ease trim up with index fingers, it'll pop out of the first pair of retention clips. Ease the trim past the dashboard and the leverage will pop it out of the second pair (just adjacent to the front edge of the cup holder) Watch for the pegs pulling out the clips as you ease up as they fall into the void below. I picked mine out with long nosed pliers. The cup holder fastens onto the centre console with another four torx (same size as the previous three) and undoing these allowed me to remove the coinage that had annoyed me for ages. Spent a while brushing out dust and debris, small vacuum cleaner completed the job, reassembled in minutes with an additional £2.30 in my pocket Thanks Sean, apologies for the thread hijack
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Can't complain about that! Cleaned part of the car, reduced it's weight a little by removing excess ballast and got paid for doing it as well.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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SWMBO has called a postponement on my modification.
She says I have to stay indoors because I have a cold. Can't be all bad, she just might collymoddle me for a bit.
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Ray at Wigan Pier 2014 A8L D4 4.0TFSI Gold (Sticker says "Beige") Can't leave you in a black smoke cloud anymore.. In progress, Nothing left to do. Gone 2004 A8 D3 3.0 TDI. Ebony Pearl Black (with little bits of other colours and glitter) |
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