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Audi A6 2005 ➤
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Edition 10.2009
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91 - Radio, telephone, navigation
Audi A6 2005 ➤
Communication - Edition 10.2009
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91 - Radio, telephone, navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1 MMI Infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General notes (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 General notes on the MMI system (from week 36/08 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 MMI basic/basic plus (up to week 35/08) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4 MMI minimum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.5 MMI (up to week 35/08) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.6 MMI maximum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.7 Sound system basic (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.8 Sound system basic (from week 36/08 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.9 Sound system Standard (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.10 Sound system Standard (from week 36/08 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.11 BOSE sound system, saloon (up to week 10/05) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.12 BOSE 6000 sound system, saloon (from week 11/05 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.13 BOSE 6000 sound system, Avant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.14 Microphone unit in front roof module R164 - overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.15 Aerial systems for saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.16 Aerial systems for Avant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.17 Fitting locations for MMI basic/basic plus, saloon (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
1.18 Fitting locations for MMI basic/basic plus, Avant (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.19 Fitting locations for MMI, saloon (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1.20 Fitting locations for MMI, saloon (from week 36/08 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.21 Fitting locations for MMI, Avant (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1.22 Fitting locations for MMI, Avant (from week 36/08 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
1.23 Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
1.24 Removing and installing control unit for front display and information control panel J523 , MMI
basic (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
1.25 Removing and installing control unit for front display and information control panel J523 , MMI
(up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
1.26 Removing and installing control unit 1 for information electronics J794 , MMI (from week 36/08
onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
1.27 Removing and installing MMI display basic (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
1.28 Removing and installing MMI display (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
1.29 Removing and installing MMI display (from week 36/08 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
1.30 Removing and installing multimedia system operating unit E380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
1.31 Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface J533 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
1.32 Removing and installing digital sound package control unit J525 (basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
1.33 Removing and installing digital sound package control unit J525 , BOSE 6000 basic (up to
week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
1.34 Removing and installing amplifier R12 (basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
1.35 Removing and installing digital sound package control unit J525 , MMI (up to week 35/08)
........................................................................ 81
1.36 Removing and installing digital sound package control unit J525 (BOSE 6000), MMI (up to
week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
1.37 Removing and installing amplifier R12 (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
1.38 Removing and installing digital sound package control unit J525 (BOSE 6000), MMI (from
week 36/08 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
1.39 Removing and installing radio R , MMI (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
1.40 Removing and installing radio R , MMI minimum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards)
........................................................................ 87
1.41 Removing and installing radio R , MMI maximum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards)
........................................................................ 89
1.42 Removing and installing digital radio R147 (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
1.43 Removing and installing CD changer R41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
1.44 Removing and installing loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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1.45 Removing and installing aerial amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

1.46 Removing and installing GPS aerial R50 , saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
1.47 Removing and installing roof aerial R216 , saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
1.48 Removing and installing roof aerial R216 , Avant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
2 MMI Infotainment system (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
2.2 General notes (from week 22/09 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
2.3 MMI (up to week 21/09) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
2.4 MMI maximum equipment (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
2.5 Sound system Standard (up to week 21/09) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
2.6 Sound system Standard (from week 22/09 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
2.17 Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
2.18 Removing and installing satellite radio R146 (up to week 21/09) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
2.19 Removing and installing roof aerial R216 , saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
2.20 Removing and installing roof aerial R216 , Avant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
3 MMI Infotainment system (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
3.3 MMI (up to model year 2007) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
3.4 MMI (from model year 2008 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
3.5 MMI (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
3.16 Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
3.17 Removing and installing display and operating unit changeover unit J728 . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
3.18 Removing and installing MiniDisc player R153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
4 Telephone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
4.3 Permanently installed telephone system (up to week 35/08) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
4.4 Mobile phone pre-installation (up to week 35/08) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
4.5 Mobile phone pre-installation (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
4.6 Bluetooth car phone (up to week 35/08) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
4.7 Bluetooth car phone (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
4.8 Pre-fitted components for mobile phone installation - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
4.9 Bluetooth hands-free system - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
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4.11 Fitting locations on saloon/Avant (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

4.12 Fitting locations on saloon/Avant (from week 36/08 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
4.13 Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
4.14 Removing and installing telephone bracket R126 (centre console) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
4.15 Removing and installing telephone bracket R126 (front centre armrest) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
4.16 Removing and installing telephone transmitter and receiver unit R36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
4.17 Removing and installing aerial amplifier for mobile telephone R86 , saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
4.18 Removing and installing aerial amplifier for mobile telephone R86 , Avant . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
4.19 Removing and installing microphone unit in front roof module R164 (up to model year
2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
4.20 Removing and installing microphone unit in front roof module R164 (from model year 2007
onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
4.21 Adapting telephone handset R37 (permanently installed telephone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
4.22 Removing and installing aerial for Bluetooth R152 (centre console) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
5 Telephone system (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
5.3 Mobile phone pre-installation (up to week 21/09) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
5.4 Mobile phone pre-installation (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
5.5 Bluetooth hands-free system (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
5.9 Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
5.10 Removing and installing telephone bracket R126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
6 Telephone system (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
6.3 Mobile phone pre-installation (up to model year 2007) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
6.4 Mobile phone pre-installation (from model year 2008 onwards, up to week 21/09) - layout
........................................................................ 227
6.5 Bluetooth hands-free system (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
6.9 Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
6.10 Removing and installing telephone transmitter and receiver unit R36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
7 Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
7.3 Navigation system, MMI basic plus (up to week 35/08) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
7.4 Navigation system, MMI minimum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout . . . . . . 239
7.5 Navigation system, MMI (up to week 35/08) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
7.6 Navigation system, MMI maximum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout . . . . . . 241
7.9 Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
7.10 Removing and installing navigation system with CD drive control unit J401 , MMI basic (up
to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
7.11 Removing and installing navigation system with CD drive control unit J401 , MMI (up to week
35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
8 Navigation system (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
8.3 Navigation system, MMI (up to model year 2007) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
8.4 Navigation system, MMI (from model year 2008 onwards, up to week 21/09) - layout . . . . 254
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8.5 Navigation system (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

8.8 Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
8.9 Removing and installing traffic data aerial R173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
8.10 Removing and installing chip card reader control unit J676 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
9 TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
9.3 TV system MMI (up to week 35/08) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
9.4 TV system (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
9.5 Fitting locations on saloon (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
9.6 Fitting locations on Avant (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
9.8 Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
9.9 Removing and installing TV tuner R78 (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
9.10 Removing and installing TV tuner R78 (from week 36/08 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
10 TV system (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
10.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
10.2 TV system, MMI (up to week 21/09) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
10.3 TV system, MMI (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
10.7 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
10.8 Removing and installing TV tuner R78 (up to week 21/09) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
10.9 Removing and installing TV card reader R204 (from model year 2008 onwards, up to
week 21/09) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
10.10 Removing and installing TV card reader R204 (from week 22/09 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
11 Reversing camera system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
11.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
11.2 Reversing camera system (up to week 35/08) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
11.3 Reversing camera system (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
11.7 Connectors on reversing camera system control unit J772 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
11.8 Removing and installing reversing camera system control unit J772 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
11.9 Removing and installing reversing camera R189 , saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
11.10 Removing and installing reversing camera R189 , Avant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
11.11 Calibrating reversing camera system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
12 Multi-function steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
12.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
12.2 Multi-function steering wheel, MMI - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
12.3 Removing and installing multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
12.4 Removing and installing tiptronic buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
13 Voice control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
13.3 Voice control system, MMI (up to week 35/08) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
13.4 Layout in MMI (from week 36/08 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
13.5 Connector on speech input control unit J507 (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
13.6 Removing and installing speech input control unit J507 (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
13.7 Removing and installing voice control system (from week 36/08 onwards) . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
14 Emergency alarm system (intercom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
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14.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

14.2 Removing and installing front left loudspeaker R2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
14.3 Removing and installing microphone in left exterior mirror R76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
15 Connection for external audio sources R199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
15.1 Connectors on connection for external audio sources R199 with AMI (MMI) . . . . . . . . . . 324
15.2 Connectors on connection for external audio sources R199 (interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
15.3 Connectors on connection for external audio sources R199 with AUX IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
15.4 Removing and installing connection for external audio sources R199 AMI (MMI) . . . . . . . . 326
15.5 Removing and installing connection for external audio sources R199 (AUX IN) . . . . . . . . 328
16 RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment system) - China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
16.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
16.2 RSE - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
16.3 Overview of fitting locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
16.4 Connectors on DVD player R7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
16.5 Connector for display unit wiring in seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
16.6 Connectors on TV tuner R78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
16.7 Relay and fuse carrier (driver's storage compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
16.8 Removing and installing DVD player R7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
16.9 Removing and installing DVD console with DVD player R7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
16.10 Changing country code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
16.11 Removing and installing multimedia system display unit 1 Y22 (display unit) . . . . . . . . . . 338
Contents v
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vi Contents
Audi A6 2005 ➤
91 – Radio, telephone, navigation

1 MMI Infotainment system
1.1 General notes (up to week 35/08)

The exchange of data for the radio, telephone/telematics, navi‐
gation and speech control systems, TV, audio players, sound
system and data bus diagnostic interface -J533- takes place via
the fibre optic MOST Bus.
The connection to the other bus systems in the vehicle is provided
by the data bus diagnostic interface -J533- .
The “central control unit” is the control unit for front display and
information control panel -J523- . The signals required to display
information on the instrument cluster display are transmitted via
the MOST Bus to the data bus diagnostic interface -J533- and
from there via the CAN Bus (instrument cluster) to the instrument
cluster.
1. MMI Infotainment system 1

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Fault finding is performed via the “Guided Fault Finding” ⇒ Vehicle

diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.
For more information, refer to ⇒ Self-study programme No. 286 ;
"New data bus systems - LIN, MOST, Bluetooth" .
Possible equipment versions are: “MMI basic”, “MMI basic
plus” (MMI basic plus Navigation) and “MMI”.
MMI basic
♦ Control unit for front display and information control panel -
J523- located in glove box (left-side) contains radio -R- / digital
sound package control unit -J525- / media player in position 1
-R118-
♦ Basic sound system with speakers in the front doors
♦ Multimedia system operating unit -E380- in centre console
(bottom)
♦ Display unit for front information display and operating unit
control unit -J685- in dash panel (centre)
♦ Media player in position 2 -R119- in glove box (right-side)
MMI basic plus
J523- located in glove box (left-side) contains radio -R- / media
player in position 1 -R118-
♦ Digital sound package control unit -J525- located in luggage
compartment (rear left)
♦ Sound systems: Standard or BOSE
(bottom)
MMI basic plus Navigation
J523- located in glove box (left-side) contains radio -R- / media
player in position 1 -R118- / navigation system with CD drive
control unit -J401-
(bottom)
MMI
J523- behind glove box
(bottom)
2 Rep. Gr.91 - Radio, telephone, navigation

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♦ Radio -R- (with speech input control unit -J507- ) in luggage

♦ Media player in position 1 -R118- with CD changer -R41- /
connection for external audio sources -R199- in glove box
(left-side)
♦ Media player in position 2 -R119- with CD changer -R41- in
glove box (right-side)
♦ Navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401- located in
luggage compartment (rear left)
All variations can be equipped with the multi-function steering
wheel and telephone.
Notes on fibre optic MOST Bus
In addition to the CAN Bus systems, the fibre optic “MOST BUS”
system is used.
A “fibre optic cable” is used as the connecting cable. The fibre
optic cables are fitted in corrugated tubes for protection.
Renew the complete fibre optic cable whenever possible.
It is important to ensure that the end faces of the connectors do
not become dirty.
If connectors are unplugged: fit a protective cap for cable con‐

nector -VAS 6223/9- .
When installing fibre optic cables, be sure to observe the mini‐
mum bending radius of 25 mm. Do not crush or kink the cables.
Repairing fibre optic cables ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 97 .
1.2 General notes on the MMI system (from

week 36/08 onwards)
The MMI fitted from week 36/08 onwards is an enhanced version
of the MMI which has been used up to now. The functions for
control unit, telephone, mobile phone pre-installation, AMI, CD
and DVD drives, navigation system (with hard disk) and SDS are
all integrated in the control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-
as one unit.
The radio -R- / CD changer -R41- / TV tuner -R78- and the digital
sound package control unit -J525- are externally linked to the
system via the MOST bus. The basic sound systems are directly
activated by the radio -R- . DAB/SDARS are optionally integrated
in the radio -R- .
The following versions of the MMI Infotainment system are avail‐
able:
MMI minimum equipment
♦ Control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- in glove box
contains CD player / SD memory card readers

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(bottom)
♦ CD changer -R41- / as an option connection for external audio
sources -R199- (interface) in glove box
♦ As an option digital sound package control unit -J525- in lug‐
gage compartment (rear left)
♦ Sound systems: basic/basic plus/Standard/BOSE
♦ Radio -R- in luggage compartment (rear left)
♦ Mobile phone pre-installation (fitted optionally)
♦ Bluetooth hands-free system (fitted optionally)
♦ Multi-function steering wheel (fitted optionally)
MMI maximum equipment
contains CD player / DVD player / navigation system / Blue‐
tooth car phone / voice control system / SD memory card
readers
♦ Internal hard drive (HD) to store navigation data and MP3 files
(bottom)
♦ Sound systems: Standard/BOSE
♦ TV tuner -R78- in luggage compartment (rear left)
♦ Mobile phone pre-installation (fitted optionally)
The exchange of data in the MMI systems takes place via the
MOST bus.
The connection to other bus systems in the vehicle is handled by
the data bus diagnostic interface -J533- .
Layout of control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- (MMI)
The control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- is a third-
generation MMI version. Depending on the equipment version,
the control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- contains the
following control units known from the second generation:

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1 - Control unit for front display

and information control panel -
J523-
2 - CD player -R89-
3 - Navigation system with CD
drive control unit -J401-
4 - Chip card reader for tele‐
phone -R115- / SD card reader
5 - Speech input control unit -
J507-
6 - Telephone transmitter and
receiver unit -R36- (Bluetooth
car phone)
receiver unit -R36- (phone pre-
installation)
8 - Internal hard drive (HD)
9 - Control unit 1 for informa‐
tion electronics -J794-
Layout of radio -R- (MMI)

Depending on the equipment version, the radio -R- contains the

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1 - Digital sound package con‐

trol unit -J525-
2 - Radio -R-
3 - Radio -R- AM/FM tuner
4 - Satellite radio -R146- (USA
only)
5 - Digital radio -R147-
Layout of MOST bus (MMI)

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1 - Display unit for front infor‐

mation display and operating
unit control unit -J685-
3 - MOST bus
4 - CD changer -R41-
5 - TV tuner -R78-
6 - Radio -R-
trol unit -J525-
8 - Data bus diagnostic inter‐
face -J533-
9 - Multimedia system operat‐
ing unit -E380-
Notes on MOST Bus

In addition to the CAN Bus systems, the fibre optic “MOST Bus”
system is used.
not become dirty.

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1.3 MMI basic/basic plus (up to week 35/08) - layout
1 - Control unit in dash panel

insert -J285- (instrument clus‐
ter) in dash panel
2 - Steering column electronics
control unit -J527- on steering
column on steering column
switch
3 - Multi-function steering
wheel
unit control unit -J685- in dash
panel (centre)
ing unit -E380- in centre con‐
sole (bottom)
6 - Navigation system aerial -
R50- (MMI basic plus Naviga‐
tion) saloon: behind roof end
trim; Avant: roof aerial
7 - Sound systems
8 - Window aerials
9 - Aerial amplifier
10 - Control unit for front dis‐
play and information control
panel -J523- in glove box (left-
side)
❑ MMI basic contains ra‐
dio -R- , digital sound
package control unit -
J525- and media player
in position 1 -R118-
❑ MMI basic plus contains
radio -R- and media
player in position 1 -R118-
❑ MMI basic plus Navigation contains radio -R- , media player in position 1 -R118- and navigation system
with CD drive control unit -J401-
11 - Data bus diagnostic interface -J533- behind glove box
12 - Media player in position 2 -R119- in glove box (right-side)
13 - Telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- in front of front seat (left-side) beneath floor covering
14 - Digital sound package control unit -J525- (MMI basic plus) behind luggage compartment side trim (left-
side)
15 - Digital radio -R147- behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side)

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1.4 MMI minimum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout

panel (centre)
tion electronics -J794- in glove
box (left-side)
sole (bottom)
4 - MOST bus
face -J533- behind glove box
6 - Radio -R- located behind
luggage compartment side
trim (left-side)
trol unit -J525- behind luggage
compartment side trim (left-
side)
8 - CD changer -R41- in glove
box (right-side)
9 - Connection for external au‐
dio sources -R199- (interface)
in glove box

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.5 MMI (up to week 35/08) - layout

panel (centre)
and information control panel
behind glove box
ter) in dash panel
5 - Radio -R- with optional
speech input control unit -
J507- behind luggage com‐
partment side trim (left-side)
6 - Digital radio -R147- behind
trim (left-side)
7 - TV tuner -R78- , digital TV
tuner -R171- behind luggage
side)
drive control unit -J401- behind
trim (left-side)
side)
receiver unit -R36- in front of
front seat (left-side) beneath
floor covering
11 - Multi-function steering wheel
12 - Media player in position 1 -R118- in glove box (left-side)
14 - Steering column electronics control unit -J527- on steering column on steering column switch
15 - Multimedia system operating unit -E380- in centre console (bottom)

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1.6 MMI maximum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout

sole (bottom)
2 - Roof aerial -R216- ( GPS
aerial -R50- )
panel (centre)
4 - Roof aerial -R216- ( tele‐
phone aerial -R65- )
5 - Microphone unit in front roof
module -R164- ( front left mi‐
crophone -R140- ) in front in‐
terior light -W1-
6 - Telephone bracket -R126-
in centre console storage com‐
partment
box (left-side)
8 - MOST bus
9 - FBAS wire
box (right-side)
11 - TV tuner -R78- behind lug‐
gage compartment side trim
(left-side)
12 - Connection for external
audio sources -R199- (inter‐
face) in glove box
trim (left-side)
14 - Digital sound package control unit -J525- behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side)
16 - Microphone unit in front roof module -R164- ( front right microphone -R141- ) in front interior light -W1-
1.7 Sound system basic (up to week 35/08)

1- Control unit for front display and information control panel -
J523- contains radio -R- / digital sound package control unit
-J525- / media player in position 1 -R118- in glove box (left-
side)
2- Front left treble loudspeaker -R20- / front right treble loud‐
speaker -R22- in door trim (front top)
3- Front left mid-range and bass loudspeaker -R101- / front
right mid-range and bass loudspeaker -R102- in door trim
(front bottom)

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1.8 Sound system basic (from week 36/08 onwards)

trim (left-side)
2 - Front left treble loudspeaker
-R20- / front right treble loud‐
speaker -R22- in door trim
(front top)
3 - Front left mid-range and
bass loudspeaker -R101- /
front right mid-range and bass
loudspeaker -R102- in front
doors (bottom)
4 - Rear left treble loudspeaker
-R14- / rear right treble loud‐
(rear top)
5 - Rear left mid-range and
bass loudspeaker -R159- / rear
right mid-range and bass loud‐
speaker -R160- in rear doors
(bottom)
6 - MOST bus

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1.9 Sound system Standard (up to week 35/08)

side)
2 - Front left bass loudspeaker
-R21- / front right bass loud‐
(front bottom)
(front top)
4 - Front left mid-range loud‐
speaker -R103- / front right
mid-range loudspeaker -R104-
in door trim (front centre)
(rear top)
(rear bottom)
module -R164- ( internal mi‐
crophone -R74- ) in front inte‐
rior light -W1-

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1.10 Sound system Standard (from week 36/08 onwards)

trim (left-side)
(front top)
speaker -R103- and front right
in front doors (centre)
(rear top)
(bottom)
-R21- in front door (bottom)
7 - Front right bass loudspeak‐
er -R23- in front door (bottom)
8 - MOST bus

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1.11 BOSE sound system, saloon (up to week 10/05)

side)
-R21- in door trim (front bot‐
tom)
(front top)
(rear top)
(rear bottom)
7 - Rear left mid-range loud‐
speaker -R105- ( loudspeaker
in rear shelf -R150- )
8 - Rear right mid-range loud‐
9 - Centre mid-range and tre‐
ble loudspeaker -R158- in
dash panel (front centre)
10 - Front right bass loud‐
(front bottom)
11 - Amplifier -R12- (auxiliary amplifier) behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side)
12 - Microphone unit in front roof module -R164- ( internal microphone -R74- ) in front interior light -W1-
13 - Microphone unit in front roof module -R164- ( voice command microphone -R206- ) in front interior light -
W1-

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1.12 BOSE 6000 sound system, saloon (from week 11/05 onwards)

side)
tom)
(front top)
(rear top)
(rear bottom)
speaker -R105- / rear right
( loudspeaker in rear shelf -
R150- )
er -R23- in door trim (front bot‐
tom)
W1- (up to week 35/08)

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1.13 BOSE 6000 sound system, Avant

side)
tom)
(front top)
(rear top)
(rear bottom)
in D-pillars (left and right)
R150- )
tom)
W1- (up to week 35/08)
1.14 Microphone unit in front roof module -

R164- - overview
The microphone unit in front roof module -R164- is fitted in the
front interior light -W1- . There are up to three microphones in‐
stalled (depending on equipment).
One of the microphones ( internal microphone -R74- ) is connec‐
ted directly to the digital sound package control unit -J525- .

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1.14.1 Microphone unit in front roof module -

R164- (up to model year 2006)
Microphone unit in front roof module -R164-
A - Direction of travel
B - Front interior light -W1-
C - Internal microphone -R74- (grey) for digital sound package
control unit -J525- (only with BOSE)
D - Microphone (blue) for digital sound package control unit -
J525- (left-hand drive) and telephone transmitter and receiver unit
-R36- (right-hand drive)
E - Microphone (black) for telephone transmitter and receiver unit
-R36- (left-hand drive) and digital sound package control unit -
J525- (right-hand drive)
F - Digital sound package control unit -J525-
G - Telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36-
Pin assignment
A - Internal microphone -R74- (grey) with 2-pin connector (T2n)
B - Microphone (black)
C - Microphone (blue)
D - 4-pin connector (T4k), pins 1-2: microphone (black), pins 3-4:
microphone (blue)
Note
Items -B- and -C- are installed depending on equipment.
Removing and installing microphone unit in front roof module -

R164- ⇒ page 207 .

R164- (from model year 2007 onwards)
1- Microphone (blue) for digital sound package control unit -
J525- (left-hand drive) and telephone transmitter and re‐
ceiver unit -R36- (right-hand drive)
2- Interior monitor send and receive module 1 -G303-
3- Microphone (black) for telephone transmitter and receiver
unit -R36- (left-hand drive) and digital sound package con‐
trol unit -J525- (right-hand drive)
4- Internal microphone -R74- (black) for digital sound package
control unit -J525- (all vehicles with BOSE) and for personal
danger alarm control unit -J476- (special vehicles with DSP)
5- Multi-pin connector, 6-pin, blue (T6ao)

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Pin assignment
Left-hand drive vehicles:
1- Telephone microphone -R38- (black)
2- 6-pin connector, blue (T6ao), pins 1-2: telephone micro‐
phone -R38- (black), pins 3-4: internal microphone -R74-
(black), pins 5-6: voice command microphone -R206- (blue)
3- Internal microphone -R74- (black)
4- Voice command microphone -R206- (blue)
Right-hand drive vehicles:
2- 6-pin connector, blue (T6ao), pins 1-2: voice command mi‐
crophone -R206- (blue), pins 3-4: internal microphone -R74-
(black), pins 5-6: telephone microphone -R38- (black)
R164- ⇒ page 208 .

R164- (from week 36/08 onwards)
1- Microphone (blue) to control unit 1 for information electron‐
ics -J794-
3- Microphone (black) to control unit 1 for information elec‐
tronics -J794-
4- Internal microphone -R74- (black) to digital sound package
5- Multi-pin connector, 6-pin, blue (T6c)

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Pin assignment
1- Front left microphone -R140- (black)
2- 6-pin connector, blue (T6c), pins 1-2: front left microphone
-R140- (black), pins 3-4: internal microphone -R74- (black),
pins 5-6: front right microphone -R141- (blue)
4- Front right microphone -R141- (blue)
2- 6-pin connector, blue (T6c), pins 1-2: front right microphone
-R141- (blue), pins 3-4: internal microphone -R74- (black),
pins 5-6: front left microphone -R140- (black)
R164- ⇒ page 208 .
1.15 Aerial systems for saloon
1.15.1 Aerial system basic (up to week 35/08)

The aerial system consists of the window aerials and the radio,
telephone and navigation system aerial -R52- ( roof aerial -
R216- ).
The radio, telephone and navigation system aerial -R52- is always
installed if a telephone is fitted. If a navigation system is also fitted,
the GPS aerial -R50- is not required on the rear window.
Window aerials
♦ Digital radio aerial -R183- (DAB) to aerial amplifier 2 -R111-
on rear window (top right) (up to model year 2006)
♦ Digital radio aerial -R183- (DAB) at D-pillar (left-side) (from
model year 2007 onwards)
♦ Aerial -R11- (AM/FM1)/ radio aerial 2 -R93- (FM2) to aerial
amplifier -R24- on rear window (top left)
♦ Central locking and anti-theft alarm system aerial -R47- (FZV,
remote locking) to aerial amplifier 2 -R111- on rear window
(top right)
♦ GPS aerial -R50- (navigation system) on rear window (top left)
♦ Auxiliary heater aerial -R182- (RC) on rear window (top right)
Roof aerial -R216-
♦ GPS aerial -R50- (navigation system)
♦ Telephone aerial -R65- (GSM)
The digital radio aerial -R183- / aerial amplifier 2 -R111- with DAB
connection apply for European versions only.
Repairing aerial wiring ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 97 .

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1 - Radio, telephone and navi‐

gation system aerial -R52-
❑ Roof aerial -R216-
❑ GPS/GSM
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 102
2 - High-level brake light bulb -
M25-
3 - Auxiliary heater aerial -
R182-
❑ RC
❑ Rear window (top right)
❑ Only on vehicles with
auxiliary heater
⇒ page 98
4 - Aerial amplifier 2 -R111-
❑ Central locking and anti-
theft alarm system aer‐
ial -R47- (FZV, remote
locking)
❑ Digital radio aerial -
R183- (DAB) up to mod‐
el year 2006
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 25
⇒ page 98
5 - Aerial amplifier -R24-
❑ Aerial -R11- (AM/FM1)
❑ Radio aerial 2 -R93-
(FM2)
❑ Rear window (top left)
❑ Connectors ⇒ page 25
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 98
6 - Digital radio aerial -R183-
❑ DAB
❑ From model year 2007 onwards
❑ D-pillar (left-side)
The digital radio aerial -R183- applies for European versions only.
1.15.2 Aerials for MMI (up to week 35/08)

R216- ).
The radio, telephone and navigation system aerial -R52- is always
installed if a telephone is fitted. If a navigation system is also fitted,
the GPS aerial -R50- is not required on the rear window.

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Window aerials
on rear window (top right) (up to model year 2006)
♦ Digital radio aerial -R183- (DAB) at D-pillar (left-side) (from
♦ Aerial -R11- (AM/FM1)/ radio aerial 2 -R93- (FM2)/ TV aerial 1
-R55- (TV1)/ TV aerial 2 -R56- (TV2) to aerial amplifier -R24-
on rear window (top left)
remote locking)/ TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3)/ TV aerial 4 -R58-
(TV4) to aerial amplifier 2 -R111- on rear window (top right)
Roof aerial -R216-
The digital radio aerial -R183- / aerial amplifier 2 -R111- with DAB
connection apply for European versions only.

❑ GPS/GSM
⇒ page 102
M25-
R182-
❑ RC
auxiliary heater
⇒ page 98
locking)
R183- (DAB) up to mod‐
el year 2006
❑ TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 25
⇒ page 98

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5 - GPS aerial -R50-

❑ GPS
❑ Radio aerial 2 -R93- (FM2)
❑ HF (high frequency) / ZF (intermediate frequency)
7 - Digital radio aerial -R183-
❑ DAB
❑ From model year 2007 onwards
1.15.3 Aerials for MMI (from week 36/08 on‐

wards)
The aerial system consists of the window aerials and the roof
aerial -R216- .
Window aerials
at D-pillar (left-side)
♦ Radio aerial 2 -R93- (AM/FM1)/ TV aerial 1 -R55- (TV1)/ TV
aerial 2 -R56- (TV2)/ TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3) to aerial amplifier
-R24- on rear window (top left)
♦ Aerial -R11- (FM2)/ central locking and anti-theft alarm system
aerial -R47- (FZV, remote locking) to aerial amplifier 2 -R111-
on rear window (top right)
Roof aerial -R216-
Aerial amplifier 3 -R112- with DAB connection applies for Euro‐
pean versions only.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1 - Roof aerial -R216-

❑ GPS/GSM
⇒ page 102
M25-
R182-
❑ RC
auxiliary heater
⇒ page 98
❑ Aerial -R11- (FM2)
locking)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 25
⇒ page 98
❑ GPS
⇒ page 102
(AM/FM1)
❑ Digital radio aerial -R183- (DAB)

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1.15.4 Pin assignment at aerial amplifier -R24-

(up to week 35/08)
1- Connection TV1 (brown) to TV tuner -R78- / digital TV tuner
-R171-
2- Connection HF (high frequency), white to radio -R-
3- Earth connection on roof (2 Nm)
4- Connection intermediate frequency/ZF (yellow) from radio -
R-
5- Connection TV2 (green) to TV tuner -R78- / digital TV tuner
-R171-

(from week 36/08 onwards)
1- Connection TV1 (green) to TV tuner -R78-
2- Connection AM/FM1 (white) to radio -R-
4- Connection TV2 (yellow) from TV tuner -R78-
5- Connection TV3 (purple) to TV tuner -R78-
1.15.6 Pin assignment at aerial amplifier 2 -

R111- (up to week 35/08)
-R171-
-R171-
4- Connection FZV (remote locking) (grey) to entry and start
authorisation switch -E415-
5- Connection DAB (black) to digital radio -R147- (up to model
year 2006)

2- Not used
4- Connection FM2 (brown) to radio -R-
5- Not used

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.15.8 Pin assignment at digital radio aerial -

R183- (up to week 35/08)
1- Connection DAB (black) to digital radio -R147-
2- 3-pin connector (1=band 3, 2=L band, 3=terminal 31)

1- Connection DAB (black) to radio -R-
2- 3-pin connector (1=band 3, 2=L band, 3=terminal 31) at dig‐
ital radio aerial -R183-
1.16 Aerial systems for Avant
1.16.1 Aerial system basic (up to week 35/08)

R216- ).
Window aerials
♦ Auxiliary heater aerial -R182- (RC)/ digital radio aerial -R183-
(DAB) to aerial amplifier 4 -R113- on side window (right-side)
♦ Aerial -R11- (AM/FM1)/ central locking and anti-theft alarm
system aerial -R47- (FZV, remote locking) to aerial amplifier 2
-R111- on side window (right-side)
♦ Radio aerial 2 -R93- (FM3/FM4) to aerial amplifier 3 -R112- on
rear window (left-side)
♦ Aerial amplifier -R24- on side window (left-side)
Roof aerial -R216-
pean versions only.

Audi A6 2005 ➤

❑ GPS/GSM
⇒ page 105
locking)
❑ Side window (right-side)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 32
⇒ page 100
❑ Auxiliary heater aerial -
R182- (RC)
R183- (DAB)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 33
⇒ page 101
4 - Not fitted
(FM3/FM4)
❑ Rear window (left side)
❑ Side window (left-side)

R216- ).
Window aerials
♦ Aerial -R11- (AM/FM1)/ TV aerial 1 -R55- (TV1)/ central lock‐
ing and anti-theft alarm system aerial -R47- (FZV, remote
locking) to aerial amplifier 2 -R111- on side window (right-side)
♦ Radio aerial 2 -R93- (FM3/FM4)/ TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3) to
aerial amplifier 3 -R112- on rear window (left-side)

Audi A6 2005 ➤
♦ TV aerial 2 -R56- (TV2) to aerial amplifier -R24- on side win‐

dow (left-side)
♦ TV aerial 4 -R58- (TV4) to aerial amplifier 4 for TV -R85- on
rear window (right-side)
Roof aerial -R216-
pean versions only.

❑ GPS/GSM
⇒ page 105
locking)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 32
⇒ page 100
R182- (RC)
R183- (DAB)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 33
⇒ page 101
4 - Aerial amplifier 4 for TV -
R85-
❑ Rear window (right-
side)
❑ Radio aerial 2 -R93- (FM3/FM4)

Audi A6 2005 ➤


wards)
aerial -R216- .
Window aerials
♦ Radio aerial 2 -R93- (AM/FM1)/ central locking and anti-theft
alarm system aerial -R47- (FZV, remote locking) to aerial am‐
plifier -R24- on side window (left-side)
♦ Aerial -R11- (FM2)/ TV aerial 2 -R56- (TV2) to aerial amplifier 2
-R111- on rear window (right-side)
♦ TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3) to aerial amplifier 3 -R112- on side
window (right-side)
Roof aerial -R216-
pean versions only.

Audi A6 2005 ➤

❑ GPS/GSM
⇒ page 105
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 32
⇒ page 100
R182- (RC)
R183- (DAB)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 33
⇒ page 101
side)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 32
⇒ page 100
R82-
❑ Radio aerial 2 -R93- (AM/FM1)
❑ Central locking and anti-theft alarm system aerial -R47- (FZV, remote locking)

Audi A6 2005 ➤

(without TV) up to week 35/08
1- Connection AM/FM1 (black) from aerial amplifier 2 -R111-
2- Connection FM3/FM4 (grey) from aerial amplifier 3 -R112-
R-
5- 3-pin connector (1=terminal 30, 2=terminal 31)
6- Connection for window aerials FM2

(with TV) up to week 35/08
-R171-
-R171-
3- Connection AM/FM1/TV1 (black) from aerial amplifier 2 -
R111- at side window (right-side)
R-
8- Connection for window aerials FM2/ TV aerial 2 -R56- (TV2)

1- Connection for window aerials radio aerial 2 -R93- (AM/
FM1)/ central locking and anti-theft alarm system aerial -
R47- FZV (remote locking)
2- Connection FZV (remote locking) (white) to entry and start

R112- (up to week 35/08)
-R171-
2- Connection FM3/FM4 (white) to aerial amplifier -R24-
3- Connection for window aerials radio aerial 2 -R93- (FM3/
FM4)/ TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3)

Audi A6 2005 ➤

1- Connection for window aerials TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3)
2- Connection TV3 (brown) to TV tuner -R78-
1.16.9 Pin assignment at aerial amplifier 4 for

TV -R85-
-R171-

R111- (up to week 35/08)
1- Connection for window aerials aerial -R11- (AM/FM1)/ TV
aerial 1 -R55- (TV1)/ central locking and anti-theft alarm
system aerial -R47- FZV (remote locking)
3- Connection AM/FM1/TV1 (grey) to aerial amplifier -R24-

1- Connection for window aerials aerial -R11- (FM2)/ TV aer‐
ial 2 -R56- (TV2)
2- Connection FM2 (white) to radio -R-

Audi A6 2005 ➤

R113- (up to week 35/08)
1- Connection for window aerials digital radio aerial -R183-
(DAB)/ auxiliary heater aerial -R182- (RC)
2- Connection DAB (black) to digital radio -R147-
3- Connection RC (yellow) to remote control receiver for aux‐
iliary heating -R64-

1- Connection for window aerials digital radio aerial -R183-
(DAB)/ auxiliary heater aerial -R182- (RC)
2- Connection DAB (black) to radio -R-
3- Connection RC (yellow) to remote control receiver for aux‐
iliary heating -R64-

TV -R82- (from week 36/08 onwards)
1.17 Fitting locations for MMI basic/basic plus, saloon (up to week 35/08)

Audi A6 2005 ➤

J523-
❑ In glove box (left-side)
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 45
⇒ page 69
❑ Behind roof end trim
❑ Overview (up to week
35/08) ⇒ page 20
3 - Loudspeaker in rear shelf -
R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
❑ In rear shelf (left and
right)
⇒ page 97
trol unit -J525-
❑ Behind luggage com‐
partment side trim (left-
side)
❑ Pin assignment (Stand‐
ard) ⇒ page 62
❑ Pin assignment (BOSE)
⇒ page 64
⇒ page 78
❑ Pin assignment (BOSE
6000) ⇒ page 65
(BOSE 6000)
⇒ page 79
- Amplifier -R12-
❑ Only with BOSE to week 10/05
❑ Behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side)
❑ Pin assignment ⇒ page 65
5 - Loudspeakers in doors (rear)
❑ Rear left treble loudspeaker -R14- / rear right treble loudspeaker -R16- in door trim (rear top)
❑ Rear left mid-range and bass loudspeaker -R159- / rear right mid-range and bass loudspeaker -R160-
in door (rear bottom)
6 - Loudspeakers in doors (front)
❑ Front left treble loudspeaker -R20- / front right treble loudspeaker -R22- in door trim (front top)
❑ Front left mid-range and bass loudspeaker -R101- / front right mid-range and bass loudspeaker -R102-
(MMI basic) in door (front bottom)
❑ Front left mid-range loudspeaker -R103- / front right mid-range loudspeaker -R104- (MMI basic plus) in
door (front centre)

Audi A6 2005 ➤

❑ Front left bass loudspeaker -R21- / front right bass loudspeaker -R23- (MMI basic plus) in door (front
bottom)
❑ Removing and installing buttons ⇒ page 312
8 - Display unit for front information display and operating unit control unit -J685-
❑ In dash panel (centre)
9 - Centre mid-range and treble loudspeaker -R158-
❑ Only with BOSE
❑ In dash panel (front centre)
10 - Media player in position 2 -R119-
❑ In glove box (right-side)
CD changer -R41-
MiniDisc player -R153-

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.18 Fitting locations for MMI basic/basic plus, Avant (up to week 35/08)

J523-
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 45
⇒ page 69
R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
❑ In D-pillars (left and
right)
⇒ page 97
❑ On side window (left-
side)
35/08) ⇒ page 26
❑ On rear window
35/08) ⇒ page 26
trol unit -J525-
side)
❑ Pin assignment (Stand‐
ard) ⇒ page 62
⇒ page 78
❑ Pin assignment (BOSE 6000) ⇒ page 65
❑ Removing and installing (BOSE 6000) ⇒ page 79
in rear door (bottom)
❑ Front left mid-range and bass loudspeaker -R101- / front right mid-range and bass loudspeaker -R102-
(MMI basic) in door (front bottom)
❑ Front left mid-range loudspeaker -R103- / front right mid-range loudspeaker -R104- (MMI basic plus) in
door (front centre)

Audi A6 2005 ➤
❑ Front left bass loudspeaker -R21- / front right bass loudspeaker -R23- (MMI basic plus) in door (front
bottom)
❑ Only with BOSE
CD changer -R41-

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.19 Fitting locations for MMI, saloon (up to week 35/08)

J523-
❑ Behind glove box
❑ Pin assignment (up to
model year 2007)
⇒ page 49
❑ Pin assignment (from
model year 2008 on‐
wards) ⇒ page 50
⇒ page 71
wheel
buttons ⇒ page 312
35/08) ⇒ page 21
R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
right)
⇒ page 97
5 - Radio -R-
side)
❑ As an option with
speech input control unit
-J507-
❑ Pin assignment, radio -R- ⇒ page 59
❑ Removing and installing radio -R- ⇒ page 86
- Digital sound package control unit -J525-
❑ Pin assignment (Standard) ⇒ page 62
❑ Pin assignment (BOSE) ⇒ page 64
- Amplifier -R12-
❑ Only with BOSE (up to week 10/05)
- Digital radio -R147-

Audi A6 2005 ➤

❑ Front left mid-range loudspeaker -R103- / front right mid-range loudspeaker -R104- in door (front centre)
❑ Front left bass loudspeaker -R21- / front right bass loudspeaker -R23- in door (front bottom)
❑ Only with BOSE
CD changer -R41-
Connection for external audio sources -R199- (AMI)
- Media player in position 2 -R119-
CD changer -R41-

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.20 Fitting locations for MMI, saloon (from week 36/08 onwards)

❑ Pin assignment, mini‐
mum equipment (from
week 36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 47
❑ Pin assignment, maxi‐
mum equipment (from
week 36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 51
(from week 36/08 on‐
wards) ⇒ page 72
wheel
❑ Overview (from week
36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 23
R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
right)
⇒ page 97
5 - Radio -R-
side)
❑ Pin assignment (from week 36/08 onwards) ⇒ page 60
❑ Removing and installing, minimum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) ⇒ page 87
❑ Removing and installing, maximum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) ⇒ page 89
❑ Removing and installing, BOSE 6000 (from week 36/08 onwards) ⇒ page 85

Audi A6 2005 ➤

❑ Removing and installing (from week 36/08 onwards) ⇒ page 75
❑ Only with BOSE
- Connection for external audio sources -R199-
❑ In glove box (interface)

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.21 Fitting locations for MMI, Avant (up to week 35/08)

J523-
model year 2007)
⇒ page 49
wards) ⇒ page 50
⇒ page 71
wheel
❑ On side window (right-
side)
35/08) ⇒ page 27
❑ On rear window
35/08) ⇒ page 27
R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
right)
⇒ page 97
6 - Radio -R-
❑ As an option with speech input control unit -J507-
- Digital radio -R147-
❑ On side window (left-side)

Audi A6 2005 ➤
❑ Overview (up to week 35/08) ⇒ page 27

❑ Only with BOSE
❑ In glove box
CD changer -R41-
❑ In glove box
CD changer -R41-

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.22 Fitting locations for MMI, Avant (from week 36/08 onwards)

❑ Pin assignment, mini‐
mum equipment (from
week 36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 47
mum equipment (from
week 36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 51
wards) ⇒ page 72
wheel
side)
36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 29
❑ On rear window
36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 29
R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
right)
6 - Radio -R-
❑ Removing and installing, minimum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) ⇒ page 89
❑ Removing and installing, maximum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) ⇒ page 89
❑ Overview (from week 36/08 onwards) ⇒ page 29

Audi A6 2005 ➤
❑ Only with BOSE
1.23 Pin assignment

1.23.1 Connectors for MMI basic (up to week
35/08)
Control unit for front display and information control panel -J523-
D - Connection block with four multi-pin connectors and one fuse
for unit
E - MOST bus
F - Connection ZF (intermediate frequency), yellow, to aerial am‐
plifier -R24-
G - Connection HF (high frequency), white, from aerial amplifier
-R24-
Note
Contacts which are not listed are not used.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, brown (T8g)

1- Wake-up to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
2- Loudspeaker, front right (+) MMI basic
3- Loudspeaker, front left (+) MMI basic
4- Res HU to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
5- Res BT to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
6- Front right loudspeaker (–) MMI basic
7- Front left loudspeaker (–) MMI basic
8- Earth to display unit for front information display and oper‐
ating unit control unit -J685-
B - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin, black (T12p)

1- Data to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
2- Not used
3- Data (+) to display unit for front information display and op‐
erating unit control unit -J685-
4- Data (–) to display unit for front information display and op‐
5- Data from multimedia system operating unit -E380-
C - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin, black (T12q)

5 - Data (–) from display unit for front information display and op‐
7 - Earth to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
11 - Data (+) from display unit for front information display and
operating unit control unit -J685-
D - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8h)

11 - NF mute (low frequency) from pre-fitted components for mo‐
bile phone installation (MMI basic plus)
12 - Terminal 31
13 - Voltage supply to display unit for front information display and
14 - Open circuit diagnostic lead
15 - Terminal 30
16 - Voltage supply to multimedia system operating unit -E380-

Audi A6 2005 ➤
E - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
1.23.2 Connectors for MMI minimum equip‐

ment (from week 36/08 onwards)
Control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-
1- Connection block with four multi-pin connectors
2- MOST bus
3- Not used
4- Multi-pin connector, 4-pin, grey (T4am) to display unit for
front information display and operating unit control unit -
J685-
5- Multi-pin connector, 4-pin (T4ao) to connection for external
audio sources -R199-
6- Not used
7- Not used
8- Not used
Note
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, brown (T8y)

1 - NF mute (low frequency) from pre-fitted components for mobile
phone installation
3 - Wake-up to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
6 - Res MU to multimedia system operating unit -E380-

Audi A6 2005 ➤
B - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin, blue (T12ac)

Left-hand drive vehicle
8 - Microphone input (+) from microphone unit in front roof module
-R164- ( front left microphone -R140- )
9 - Microphone input (–) from microphone unit in front roof module
Right-hand drive vehicle
-R164- ( front right microphone -R141- )
C - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin, green (T12ad)

All pins are connected to the connection for external audio sour‐
ces -R199- .
1- NF in, earth (low frequency)
2- NF in, right-side (low frequency)
3- USB (+5V)
4- USB (earth)
5- Not used
6- Detect
7- NF in, left-side (low frequency)
8- NF in, screen earth (low frequency)
9- FBAS wire (+)
10 - FBAS wire (–)
11 - iPod data
12 - iPod data
D - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8z)

10 - Data from multimedia system operating unit -E380-
11 - Data to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
12 - Terminal 31
14 - Res BT from multimedia system operating unit -E380-
15 - Terminal 30

Audi A6 2005 ➤
2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
4 - Multi-pin connector, 4-pin, grey (T4am)

All pins are connected to the display unit for front information dis‐
play and operating unit control unit -J685- .
1- LVDS (–)
2- LIN
3- LVDS (+)
4- Earth
5 - Multi-pin connector, 4-pin (T4ao)

ces -R199- .
1- D (+)
2- iPod detected
3- D (–)
4- Earth
1.23.3 Connectors for MMI (up to model

year 2007)
A - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, red (T20g)
B - MOST bus
C - Multi-pin connector, 22-pin (T22) to display unit for front in‐
formation display and operating unit control unit -J685-
- Multi-pin connector, 22-pin (T22) to display and operating unit
changeover unit -J728- (Japan nav)
D - FBAS input (green) from TV tuner -R78- / reversing camera
system control unit -J772-
Note

Audi A6 2005 ➤
A - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, red (T20g)

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 31
11 - CAN Bus High (Infotainment)
12 - CAN Bus Low (Infotainment)
13 - RESET to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
14 - RESET from multimedia system operating unit -E380-
bile phone installation/Japan nav/China nav
B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
1.23.4 Connectors for MMI (from model

year 2008 onwards, up to week 35/08)
A - Multi-pin connector, 10-pin, black (T10ak), LVDS wire (Japan
nav)
B - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, black (T20g)
C - MOST bus
D - Multi-pin connector, 22-pin, black (T22) to display unit for front
information display and operating unit control unit -J685-
E - FBAS input (green) from TV tuner -R78- / reversing camera
system control unit -J772-
Note

Audi A6 2005 ➤
B - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, black (T20g)

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 31
bile phone installation/Japan nav/China nav
C - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
1.23.5 Connectors for MMI maximum equip‐

ment (from week 36/08 onwards)
2- MOST bus
3- FBAS input (green) from TV tuner -R78-
J685-
6- Not used
7- GPS connection from roof aerial -R216-
8- GSM connection from roof aerial -R216-
Note

Audi A6 2005 ➤

1- NF mute (low frequency) from pre-fitted components for
mobile phone installation
2- Voltage supply to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
4- Not used
5- Mobile phone “ON” signal to aerial amplifier for mobile tel‐
ephone -R86-
6- Res MU to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
7- Open circuit diagnostic lead

5 - FBAS wire (–) from reversing camera system control unit -
J772-
11 - FBAS wire (+) from reversing camera system control unit -
J772-
J772-
J772-

Audi A6 2005 ➤

ces -R199- .
3- USB (+5V)
4- USB (earth)
5- Not used
6- Detect
9- FBAS wire (+)
11 - iPod data
12 - iPod data

9 - “Telephone ON” signal to telephone bracket -R126-
12 - Terminal 31
13 - SNDREQ signal from telephone bracket -R126- (mobile tel‐
ephone)
15 - Terminal 30
2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

Audi A6 2005 ➤

1- LVDS (–)
2- LIN
3- LVDS (+)
4- Earth

ces -R199- .
1- D (+)
2- iPod detected
3- D (–)
4- Earth
1.23.6 Connectors for MMI basic display (up to

week 35/08)
Display unit for front information display and operating unit control
unit -J685-
Note
Multi-pin connector, 10-pin

2 - Terminal 30
3 - Terminal 31
6 - Earth
7 - Data (+) from control unit for front display and information
control panel -J523-
8 - Data (–) from control unit for front display and information con‐
trol panel -J523-
9 - Data (+) to control unit for front display and information control
panel -J523-
10 - Data (–) to control unit for front display and information control
panel -J523-

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.23.7 Connectors for MMI display (up to week

35/08)
unit -J685-
Note
Multi-pin connector, 22-pin (T22e)

All pins are connected to the control unit for front display and in‐
formation control panel -J523- .
1- Voltage supply
2- Earth
3- Not used
4- Earth
5- TMP
6- Rx2 (+)
7- Rx2 (–)
8- FOTO rear
9- INV status
10 - FOTO display
11 - Earth
12 - Earth
13 - Rx0 (+)
14 - Rx0 (–)
15 - Earth
16 - Rx1 (–)
17 - Rx1 (+)
18 - Rxclk (+)
19 - Rxclk (–)
20 - Cable Diag.
21 - Rx3 (–)
22 - Rx3 (+)

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.23.8 Connectors for MMI display (from

week 36/08 onwards)
unit -J685-
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8ac)
B - Multi-pin connector, 4-pin, black (T4an) from control unit 1 for
information electronics -J794-
Note
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8ac)

4 - Terminal 30
5 - Terminal 31
B - Multi-pin connector, 4-pin, black (T4an)

All pins are connected to the control unit 1 for information elec‐
tronics -J794- .
1- LVDS (–)
2- LIN
3- LVDS (+)
4- Earth

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.23.9 Connectors on multimedia system oper‐

ating unit -E380-
Multimedia system operating unit -E380-
Note
Multi-pin connector, 16-pin, black

6 - Wake Up from control unit for front display and information
7 - Voltage supply from control unit for front display and informa‐
tion control panel -J523-
8 - Earth from control unit for front display and information control
panel -J523-
10 - Signal from open/close button for front display -E462-
13 - RESET to control unit for front display and information control
panel -J523-
14 - RESET from control unit for front display and information
15 - Data from control unit for front display and information control
panel -J523-
16 - Data to control unit for front display and information control
panel -J523-
1.23.10 Connectors on data bus diagnostic in‐

terface -J533- (up to model year 2008)
Data bus diagnostic interface -J533-
A - Multi-pin connector, 26-pin, black (T26a)
B - MOST bus
Note

Audi A6 2005 ➤
A - Multi-pin connector, 26-pin, black (T26a)

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 30
3 - Instrument cluster wake-up
6 - CAN Bus High (convenience)
8 - CAN Bus High (drive train)
9 - CAN Bus High (instrument cluster)
11 - CAN Bus High (diagnosis)
13 - E-CAN High
14 - Terminal 31
15 - Terminal 31
16 - Terminal 15
19 - CAN Bus Low (convenience)
21 - CAN Bus Low (drive train)
22 - CAN Bus Low (instrument cluster display)
24 - CAN Bus Low (diagnosis)
26 - E-CAN Low
B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
1.23.11 Connectors on data bus diagnostic in‐

terface -J533- (from model year 2009
onwards)
Data bus diagnostic interface -J533-
1- MOST bus
2- Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, black (T20p)
Note

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
2 - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, black (T20p)

1 - Terminal 30
2 - LIN 1 from alternator -C- / battery monitor control unit -J367-
6 - CAN Bus Low (drive train)
7 - CAN Bus Low (extended)
8 - CAN Bus Low (instrument cluster display)
9 - CAN Bus Low (diagnosis) to diagnostic connector (T16)
11 - Terminal 31
14 - Terminal 15
16 - CAN Bus High (drive train)
17 - CAN Bus High (extended)
18 - CAN Bus High (instrument cluster)
19 - CAN Bus High (diagnosis) to diagnostic connector (T16)
20 - Screen earth
1.23.12 Connectors on radio -R- , MMI (up to

week 35/08)
Radio -R-
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8p)
B - MOST bus
C - Connection HF (high frequency), white, from aerial amplifier -
R24-
D - Connection ZF (intermediate frequency), yellow, to aerial am‐
plifier -R24-
Note

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A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8p)

1 - Terminal 31
2 - Terminal 30
B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
1.23.13 Connectors on radio -R- , MMI (from

week 36/08 onwards)
Radio -R-
1- Connection (AM/FM1/FM2), white, from aerial amplifier -
R24- / aerial amplifier 2 -R111-
2- Connection (DAB), black, from aerial amplifier 3 -R112- /
aerial amplifier 4 -R113-
4- MOST bus
Note
1 - Aerial connection (AM/FM1/FM2)

A - Contact 2 (AM/FM1) from aerial amplifier -R24- ( radio aerial 2
-R93- )
B - Contact 1 (FM2) from aerial amplifier 2 -R111- ( aerial -R11- )

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A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, brown (T8q)

1- Loudspeaker (+), rear right
2- Loudspeaker (+), front right
3- Loudspeaker (+), front left
4- Loudspeaker (+), rear left
5- Loudspeaker (–), rear right
6- Loudspeaker (–), front right
7- Loudspeaker (–), front left
8- Loudspeaker (–), rear left
B - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin, blue (T12aa)

17 - NF in, left-side (low frequency)
18 - NF in, earth (low frequency)
19 - NF in, diag (low frequency)
21 - NF diag (low frequency)
22 - NF (–) (low frequency) from pre-fitted components for mobile
phone installation
23 - NF in, right-side (low frequency)
24 - NF in, screen earth (low frequency)
27 - NF screen earth (low frequency)
28 - NF (+) (low frequency) from pre-fitted components for mobile
phone installation
C - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin

29 - Headphones output 1 (diag)
31 - Headphones output 1/2 (diag)
35 - Headphones output 1 (left)
36 - Headphones output 1 (earth)
37 - Headphones output 1 (right)
D - Multi-pin connector, 10-pin, black (T10ao)

9 - Subwoofer in rear shelf -R157-
41 - Terminal 31
42 - Terminal 30

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4 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
1.23.14 Connectors for sound system Standard

(up to week 35/08)
Digital sound package control unit -J525-
A - Multi-pin connector, 32-pin, black (T32f)
B - MOST bus
Note

Audi A6 2005 ➤
A - Multi-pin connector, 32-pin, black (T32f)

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 31
3 - Front left bass loudspeaker -R21- (+)
4 - Front right bass loudspeaker -R23- (+)
6 - Front left loudspeaker (+)
7 - Front right loudspeaker (+)
8 - Rear left loudspeaker (+)
9 - Rear right loudspeaker (+)
15 - Front left bass loudspeaker -R21- (–)
16 - Front right bass loudspeaker -R23- (–)
18 - Front left loudspeaker (–)
19 - Front right loudspeaker (–)
20 - Rear left loudspeaker (–)
21 - Rear right loudspeaker (–)
23 - Microphone 1 (+) from microphone unit in front roof module
-R164- ( internal microphone -R74- )
24 - Microphone 2 (+) (not used)
phone installation/Japan nav/China nav
26 - NF 2 (low frequency) (+) (not used)
28 - Microphone 1 (–) from microphone unit in front roof module
29 - Microphone 2 (–) (not used)
31 - NF 2 (low frequency) (–) (not used)
B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.23.15 Connectors for BOSE sound system

A - Multi-pin connector, 32-pin, black
B - MOST bus
C - Multi-pin connector, 18-pin, black
Note
A - Multi-pin connector, 32-pin, black

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 31
8 - Switched positive to amplifier -R12-
10 - Subwoofer (+) to amplifier -R12-
13 - Loudspeaker in rear shelf -R150- (–)
14 - Loudspeaker in rear shelf -R150- (+)
22 - Subwoofer (-) to amplifier -R12-
B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

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C - Multi-pin connector, 18-pin, black

1 - Microphone 1 (+) from microphone unit in front roof module -
R164- ( internal microphone -R74- )
2 - Microphone 2 (+) from microphone unit in front roof module -
R164- ( voice command microphone -R206- )
-R164- ( voice command microphone -R206- )
1.23.16 Connectors on amplifier -R12- (auxiliary

amplifier)
Note
Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black

2 - Signal input (+) from digital sound package control unit -J525-
3 - Signal input (-) from digital sound package control unit -J525-
4 - Switched positive from digital sound package control unit -
J525-
5 - Terminal 31
6 - Terminal 30
1.23.17 Connectors for BOSE 6000 sound sys‐

tem
A - MOST bus
B - Multi-pin connector, 18-pin (not used)
C - Multi-pin connector, 32-pin, black (T32f)
Note

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A - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
C - Multi-pin connector, 32-pin, black (T32f)

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 31
9 - Microphone 1 (–) from microphone unit in front roof module -
R164- ( internal microphone -R74- )
11 - Loudspeaker in rear shelf -R150- (–)
12 - Loudspeaker in rear shelf -R150- (+)
13 - Centre mid-range and treble loudspeaker -R158- (–)
14 - Centre mid-range and treble loudspeaker -R158- (+)
23 - Microphone unit in front roof module -R164- (screen)
-R164- ( voice command microphone -R206- ) up to week 35/08
-R164- ( voice command microphone -R206- ) up to week 35/08

Audi A6 2005 ➤
1.23.18 Connectors on CD changer -R41-

CD changer -R41-
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8m/T8n)
B - MOST bus
Note

1 - Terminal 31
2 - Terminal 30
B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
1.23.19 Connectors on MiniDisc player -R153-

B - MOST bus
Note

Audi A6 2005 ➤

1 - Terminal 31
2 - Terminal 30
B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
1.23.20 Connectors on digital radio -R147- (up

to week 35/08)
Digital radio -R147-
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8l)
B - MOST bus
C - Connection DAB (black) from aerial amplifier 4 -R113- / digital
radio aerial -R183-
Note
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8l)

1 - Terminal 31
2 - Terminal 30

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B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
1.24 Removing and installing control unit for

front display and information control
panel -J523- , MMI basic (up to week
35/08)
The control unit for front display and information control panel -
J523- is located in the glove box (left-side).
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Radio release tool -T10057-
♦ Protective cap for cable connector -VAS 6223/9-
– Switch off all electrical equipment.

– Remove ignition key.
– When renewing control unit, select “Replacement” function for
appropriate control unit in “Guided Fault Finding”.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
To do so, use the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information sys‐

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
WARNING
The MOST Bus cables for the control unit for front display and
information control panel -J523- have been made as short as
possible.
Unplug the Most Bus connector at the control unit for front dis‐
play and information control panel -J523- before removing the
control unit for front display and information control panel -
J523- .
A service flap for changing the air conditioning system pollen filter
is fitted to the bottom of the glove box. The connectors on control
unit for front display and information control panel -J523- can be
unplugged after removing the service flap.
If there is no service flap fitted, the glove box must be removed
⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr. 68 .
The service flap -A- is secured at the bottom of the glove box
-B- by 4 retainers -C-. Moderate force may be required to release
the retainers.
– Release retainers -C- and detach service flap -A-.
– Unplug all connectors at control unit for front display and in‐
– Fit protective cap for cable connector -VAS 6223/9- -1- onto
MOST bus connector -2-.
– Open glove box.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Insert two radio release tools -T10057- into slots on control

unit for front display and information control panel -J523- until
they engage. Pointed ends of grips must face outwards.
– Pull control unit for front display and information control panel
-J523- out of mounting frame.
– Pull out radio release tool -T10057- by pressing retaining tabs
on control unit for front display and information control panel -
J523- .
Installing
– Plug in connectors.
– Slide control unit for front display and information control panel
-J523- into mounting frame until it engages.
1.25 Removing and installing control unit for

front display and information control
panel -J523- , MMI (up to week 35/08)
The control unit for front display and information control panel -
J523- is located behind the glove box.

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
– Remove the glove box ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 68 .
– Unplug connectors -2-, -3- and -4- on control unit for front dis‐
play and information control panel -J523- -1-.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- (3 Nm) and remove control unit for

front display and information control panel -J523- -1-.
Installing
– Installation is performed in reverse sequence.
1.26 Removing and installing control unit 1

for information electronics -J794- , MMI
The control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- is located in
the glove box (left-side).

Audi A6 2005 ➤

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
WARNING
The MOST Bus cables for the control unit 1 for information
electronics -J794- have been made as short as possible.
Unplug the MOST Bus connector at the control unit 1 for infor‐
mation electronics -J794- before removing the control unit 1 for
information electronics -J794- .
is fitted to the bottom of the glove box. The connectors at the
control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- can be unplugged
after removing the service flap.
the retainers.
– Unplug all connectors at control unit 1 for information elec‐
tronics -J794- .
– Open glove box.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Insert two radio release tools -T10057- into slots in control

unit 1 for information electronics -J794- until they engage.
Pointed ends of grips must face outwards.
– Pull control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- out of
mounting frame.
– Press release tabs on control unit 1 for information electronics
-J794- and remove radio release tools -T10057- .
Installing
– Slide control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- into
mounting frame until it engages.
1.27 Removing and installing MMI display

basic (up to week 35/08)
The display unit for front information display and operating unit
control unit -J685- (display) is secured (together with the instru‐
ment cluster) to the “instrument cluster trim panel” from behind.
Removing
– Remove instrument cluster trim panel ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. Gr. 70 .
– Unplug connector at display and instrument cluster.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- (2 Nm).
– Carefully detach display -2- from panel -1-.
Installing

(up to week 35/08)
Removing

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Release the connector cover -2- by pressing the tab -1- in the
direction of the -arrow A-.
– Pivot the connector cover -2- upwards (-arrow B-) and unplug
the connector.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- (2 Nm) and detach display.

Installing
– Be sure that the connector cover is properly engaged.

Removing
– Unplug connector at display and instrument cluster.
– Carefully detach display -2- from panel -1-.
Installing
1.30 Removing and installing multimedia sys‐

tem operating unit -E380-
The multimedia system operating unit -E380- is secured to the
centre console.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
The parking brake contact switch -F321- is fitted on the multime‐

dia system operating unit -E380- . It must be removed.
Removing
– Remove centre console (front) ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 68 .
– Unplug all connectors at multimedia system operating unit -
E380- .
– Release the retaining clips -1-, -2-, -3- and -6- on the trim frame
-5- carefully with a narrow screwdriver.
– Remove the trim frame -5- from the multimedia system oper‐
ating unit -E380- -4- upwards.
– Turn the centre console over.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- (3 Nm) and detach the multimedia

system operating unit -E380- -1- upwards out of the centre
console -2-.
Removing parking brake contact switch -F321-

– Pull the parking brake contact switch -F321- -2- out of the
multimedia system operating unit -E380- -1-.
Installing
1.31 Removing and installing data bus diag‐

nostic interface -J533-
The data bus diagnostic interface -J533- is located behind the
glove box.

Audi A6 2005 ➤

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
– Remove the glove box ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 68 .
– Unplug all connectors -2- at data bus diagnostic interface -
J533- -1-.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- (3 Nm) and remove data bus diagnos‐

tic interface -J533- -1-.
Installing
1.32 Removing and installing digital sound

package control unit -J525- (basic)
The digital sound package control unit -J525- is located behind
the luggage compartment side trim (left-side).

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
Vehicles with storage area in luggage compartment:
– Open left-side luggage compartment storage area.
Vehicles without storage area in luggage compartment:
– Remove luggage compartment side trim (left-side) ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr. 70 .
All vehicles:
– Unplug all connectors at digital sound package control unit -
J525- .

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Remove bolts -1- and -3- (4 Nm) at digital sound package

control unit -J525- -2- and detach digital sound package con‐
trol unit -J525- -2- from retaining plate.
Installing

package control unit -J525- , BOSE
6000 basic (up to week 35/08)

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing

Audi A6 2005 ➤

All vehicles:
J525- .
– Remove bolts -2- and -3- (4 Nm) at digital sound package

control unit -J525- -1- and detach digital sound package con‐
trol unit -J525- -1- from retaining plate.
Installing
1.34 Removing and installing amplifier -R12-

(basic)
The amplifier -R12- is located behind the luggage compartment
side trim (left-side).
Removing

Audi A6 2005 ➤
All vehicles:
– Unplug connector at amplifier -R12- -3-.
– Unscrew bolts -1-, -2- and -4- (2 Nm) and remove the amplifier
-R12- -3-.
Installing

package control unit -J525- , MMI (up to
week 35/08)

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing

Audi A6 2005 ➤
All vehicles:
– Unscrew the nuts -2- and -4- (5 Nm) and bolt -1- (5 Nm) on the
infotainment rack -3-.
– Pivot the rack into the luggage compartment until the securing
bolts -2- for the digital sound package control unit -J525- -1-
are accessible.
J525- .
– Unscrew bolts -2- (4 Nm) and remove digital sound package

control unit -J525- -1- from rack -3-.
Installing

package control unit -J525- (BOSE
6000), MMI (up to week 35/08)

Audi A6 2005 ➤


tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
All vehicles:
– Pivot the rack into the luggage compartment until the securing
bolts -2- for the digital sound package control unit -J525- -1-
are accessible.
J525- .

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Unscrew bolts -2- (4 Nm) and remove digital sound package

control unit -J525- -1- from rack -3-.
Installing
1.37 Removing and installing amplifier -R12-

(MMI)
The amplifier -R12- is located behind the luggage compartment
The amplifier -R12- is secured to the underside of the infotain‐
ment rack.
Removing
All vehicles:
– Pivot rack into luggage compartment until securing nuts for
amplifier -R12- are accessible.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Unplug connector at amplifier -R12- .

– Unscrew nuts -2- (2 Nm).
– Remove amplifier -R12- -3- from the rack -1- downwards.
Installing

package control unit -J525- (BOSE
6000), MMI (from week 36/08 onwards)

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
J525- .

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Unscrew bolts -1- (3.5 Nm) at digital sound package control

unit -J525- -2- and detach digital sound package control unit -
J525- -2- from bracket -3-.
Installing
1.39 Removing and installing radio -R- , MMI

(up to week 35/08)
The radio -R- is located behind the luggage compartment side
trim (left-side).

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing

Audi A6 2005 ➤
All vehicles:
infotainment rack.
– Pivot rack into luggage compartment until securing bolts for
radio -R- -3- are accessible.
– Unplug all connectors at radio -R- -3-.
– Unscrew bolts -1- (4 Nm).

– If fitted, first remove digital radio -R147- ⇒ page 91 / satellite
radio -R146- ⇒ page 139 -4-.
The digital radio -R147- / satellite radio -R146- blocks access to
one of the two bolts.
– Remove the radio -R- -3- from the rack -2-.
– Remove speech input control unit -J507- ⇒ page 317 .
Installing

minimum equipment (from week 36/08
onwards)
trim (left-side).

Audi A6 2005 ➤

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
The radio -R- is engaged in the bracket. It must be removed to‐
gether with the bracket first.
– Unscrew nuts -1- (3.5 Nm) from bracket -3-.
– Unplug connectors at radio -R- -2-.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Push the two tabs -arrows- (left and right) on radio -R- -2- and
pull radio -R- -2- out of bracket -3- -arrow-.
Installing

maximum equipment (from week 36/08
onwards)
trim (left-side).

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
First remove the infotainment rack.
If a digital sound package control unit -J525- is installed, it must
be removed together with the bracket.
– Unplug connectors on digital sound package control unit -
J525- .

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Unscrew nuts -1- and bolts -3- (3.5 Nm) from bracket -2- and
lift bracket with digital sound package control unit -J525- into
luggage compartment.
– Unscrew nuts -1-, -2- and -4- (3.5 Nm) from infotainment rack
-3-.
– Swivel infotainment rack -3- into luggage compartment and
unplug any connectors that are in the way.
– Unplug connectors at radio -R- .

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Push the two tabs -arrows- (left and right) on radio -R- and pull
radio -R- -arrow- out of infotainment rack.
Installing
1.42 Removing and installing digital radio -

R147- (up to week 35/08)
The digital radio -R147- is located behind the luggage compart‐
ment side trim (left-side).

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing

Audi A6 2005 ➤
All vehicles:
– Pivot rack into luggage compartment until securing bolts at
digital radio -R147- are accessible.
– Unplug all connectors at digital radio -R147- .

The digital radio -R147- -3- is held in place at the bottom by only
two U-shaped clips -2-.
– Remove the digital radio -R147- -3- from the infotainment rack
-1-.
Installing
1.43 Removing and installing CD changer -

R41-
The procedure for removing and installing the drives in the media
player in position 1 -R118- / media player in position 2 -R119- is
the same.

Audi A6 2005 ➤

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
WARNING
The MOST Bus cables for the CD changer -R41- have been
made as short as possible.
Unplug the MOST Bus connector at the CD changer -R41- be‐
fore removing the CD changer -R41- .
is fitted to the bottom of the glove box. If the service flap is re‐
moved, the connectors on the CD changer -R41- can be unplug‐
ged.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
the retainers.
– Unplug all electrical connectors at CD changer -R41- .
– Open glove box.
– Insert two radio release tools -T10057- into slots on CD chang‐

er -R41- until they engage. Pointed ends of grips must face
outwards.
– Pull CD changer -R41- out of mounting frame.
– Press release tabs on CD changer -R41- and remove radio
release tool -T10057- .
Installing
– Slide CD changer -R41- into mounting frame until it engages.
1.44 Removing and installing loudspeakers
1.44.1 Removing and installing front bass loud‐

speaker
The procedure for removing and installing front left bass loud‐
speaker -R21- and front right bass loudspeaker -R23- is the
same.
Removing
– Remove front door trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 70 .
– Unplug connector at front left bass loudspeaker -R21- -2-.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Unscrew bolts (6x) -arrows- (2 Nm).

– Detach front left bass loudspeaker -R21- -2- from mounting
-1-.
Installing
1.44.2 Removing and installing front mid-range

loudspeaker
The procedure for removing and installing front left mid-range
loudspeaker -R103- and front right mid-range loudspeaker -
R104- is the same.
Removing
Gr. 70 .
– Unplug connector -1- at front left mid-range loudspeaker -
R103- -2-.
– Detach front left mid-range loudspeaker -R103- -2- from
mounting.
Installing
1.44.3 Removing and installing front treble

loudspeaker
The procedure for removing and installing front left treble loud‐
speaker -R20- and front right treble loudspeaker -R22- is the
same.
Removing
Gr. 70 .

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Unplug connector -2- at front left treble loudspeaker -R20-

-1-.
– Press the retainers in the direction of the -arrow- while turning
the front left treble loudspeaker -R20- -1-.
– Detach front left treble loudspeaker -R20- -1- from door trim.
Installing
1.44.4 Removing and installing rear mid-range

and bass loudspeaker
The procedure for removing and installing rear left mid-range and
bass loudspeaker -R159- and rear right mid-range and bass loud‐
speaker -R160- is the same.
Removing
– Remove rear door trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 70 .
– Unplug electrical connector -1- at rear left mid-range and bass
loudspeaker -R159- -2-.
– Detach rear left mid-range and bass loudspeaker -R159- -2-
from mounting.
Installing
1.44.5 Removing and installing rear treble

loudspeaker
The procedure for removing and installing rear left treble loud‐
speaker -R14- and rear right treble loudspeaker -R16- is the
same.
Removing
– Remove rear door trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 70 .

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Unplug connector -2- at rear left treble loudspeaker -R14-

-1-.
– Press the retainers in the direction of the -arrow- while turning
the rear left treble loudspeaker -R14- -1-.
– Detach rear left treble loudspeaker -R14- -1- from door trim.
Installing
1.44.6 Removing and installing centre mid-

range and treble loudspeaker -R158-
Removing
– Remove indirect ventilation trim panel ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. Gr. 70 .
– Lift centre mid-range and treble loudspeaker -R158- -2- out of
dash panel -1- and unplug connector.
Installing
1.44.7 Removing and installing loudspeakers

in rear shelf -R150- , saloon
The loudspeakers in rear shelf -R150- are connected as one unit
and must be renewed together.
Removing
– Remove rear shelf ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.
70 .
– Unplug connectors.
– Unscrew bolts (2 Nm).
– Remove loudspeaker in rear shelf -R150- from rear shelf.
Installing
1.44.8 Removing and installing loudspeakers

in rear shelf -R150- , Avant
The loudspeakers in rear shelf -R150- are fitted in the D-pillars
(left and right). They can be renewed separately.

Audi A6 2005 ➤

Removing
– Remove D-pillar trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 70 .
– Unplug connector at loudspeaker in rear shelf -R150- -1-.
– Detach loudspeaker in rear shelf -R150- -1- from D-pillar.
Installing
1.45 Removing and installing aerial amplifier
1.45.1 Removing and installing aerial amplifier

-R24- / aerial amplifier 2 -R111- , saloon
The aerial amplifier -R24- and aerial amplifier 2 -R111- are loca‐
ted behind the roof end trim.
The procedure for removing and installing the aerial amplifier -
R24- and the aerial amplifier 2 -R111- is the same.
Removing
– Remove roof end trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 70 .
– Unplug connectors for aerial wires -3- and -4-.
– Unscrew earth connection -2- (2 Nm).
– Release retainers -arrows- on both sides and remove the aer‐
ial amplifier -R24- -1-.
Installing
1.45.2 Removing and installing auxiliary heater

aerial -R182- , saloon
The auxiliary heater aerial aerial -R182- is located behind the roof
end trim (right-side).

Audi A6 2005 ➤
Removing
Gr. 70 .
– Unplug connector for aerial wire -2-.
– Unscrew earth connection -1- (2 Nm).
– Release retaining tabs -arrows- on both sides and remove
auxiliary heater aerial -R182- -3-.
Installing

-R24- , Avant (up to week 35/08)
The aerial amplifier -R24- is located behind the luggage compart‐
Removing
– Unplug all connectors on aerial amplifier -R24- -1-.
– Unscrew bolts -2- (2 Nm) at aerial amplifier -R24- -1-.
– Detach aerial amplifier -R24- -1-.
Installing

-R24- , Avant (from week 36/08 on‐
wards)
The aerial amplifier -R24- is located behind the luggage compart‐
Removing

Audi A6 2005 ➤
– Unplug connectors -1- and -3- at aerial amplifier -R24- -2-.

– Unscrew bolts -arrows- (2 Nm) at aerial amplifier -R24- -2-.
– Detach aerial amplifier -R24- -2- with bracket.
Installing
1.45.5 Removing and installing aerial amplifi‐

er 2 -R111- , Avant
The aerial amplifier 2 -R111- is located behind the D-pillar trim
(right-side).
Removing
– Remove D-pillar trim (right-side) ⇒ General body repairs, in‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 70 .
– Unplug all connectors on aerial amplifier 2 -R111- -1-.
– Unscrew bolt -2- (2 Nm) and detach aerial amplifier 2 -R111-
-1- from D-pillar.
Installing

er 3 -R112- / aerial amplifier 4 for TV -
R85- , Avant
The aerial amplifier 3 -R112- and aerial amplifier 4 for TV -R85-
are located behind the rear lid trim.
The procedure for removing and installing the aerial amplifier 3 -
R112- and aerial amplifier 4 for TV -R85- is the same.
Removing
– Remove rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 70 .

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– Unscrew bolt -1- (2 Nm) and detach the aerial amplifier 3 -
R112- -1- from the rear lid.
Installing

er 4 -R113- , Avant
The aerial amplifier 4 -R113- is located behind the C-pillar trim
(right-side).
Removing
– Remove C-pillar trim (right-side) ⇒ General body repairs, in‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 70 .
– Unscrew bolt -3- (2 Nm) and detach aerial amplifier 4 -R113-
-4- from D-pillar.
Installing
1.45.8 Removing and installing digital radio

aerial -R183- (up to week 35/08)/ aerial
amplifier 3 -R112- (from week 36/08 on‐
wards), saloon
The digital radio aerial -R183- / aerial amplifier 3 -R112- are lo‐
cated behind the D-pillar trim (left-side).
Removing
– Remove D-pillar trim (left-side) ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 70 .

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– Unplug connector -2- at digital radio aerial -R183- -1-.

– Unscrew bolt -3- (2 Nm) and detach digital radio aerial -R183-
-1- from D-pillar.
Installing
1.46 Removing and installing GPS aerial -

R50- , saloon
On vehicles with navigation only (without telephone) the GPS
aerial -R50- is located behind roof end trim (rear).
Removing
Gr. 70 .
– Unplug connectors -2- and -3-.
– Release retainers -arrows- and detach GPS aerial -R50- -1-.
Installing
1.47 Removing and installing roof aerial -

R216- , saloon
To remove roof aerial -R216- , remove D-pillar trims and head‐
liner.
Removing
Gr. 70 .
– Remove D-pillar trim (left and right) ⇒ General body repairs,
– Remove headliner completely ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 70 and lay it down on dash panel.

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– Unclip cable clips -2- and -6-.
– Unplug connector -1- at D-pillar (right-side).
– Unplug connector -1- at D-pillar (left-side).

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– Unscrew nut -4- (6 Nm).

– Lift roof aerial -R216- -1- off roof.
Installing
– Guide in aerial wiring and carefully fit roof aerial -R216- -1-
onto roof.
– Make sure that the aerial wiring -3- is fitted in the grooves
-arrows- on the aerial base and securing nut -2- so that it does
not become pinched or crimped.
– Tighten nut evenly to 6 Nm.
– Make sure that the roof aerial -R216- is fitted evenly on the
roof.
– Secure aerial wiring and plug in connectors.
– Perform further installation in reverse sequence.

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R216- , Avant
Removing
Gr. 70 .
– Unplug connectors in retainers -2- and -4-.
– Unscrew nut -3- (6 Nm) and unclip aerial wiring.
– Lift roof aerial -R216- off roof.
Installing
– Guide in aerial wiring and carefully fit roof aerial -R216- onto
roof.
– Make sure that the aerial wiring -3- is fitted in the grooves
-arrows- on the aerial base and securing nut -2- so that it does
not become pinched or crimped.

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roof.
– Secure aerial wiring and clip aerial wiring into retainers -2- and
-4-.

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2 MMI Infotainment system (USA)

The data for the Infotainment, telephone, navigation and speech
control systems, audio players, sound system and data bus di‐
agnostic interface -J533- is transmitted via the fibre optic MOST
Bus.
cluster.
MMI Infotainment system
(bottom)
♦ Radio -R- (with speech input control unit -J507- ) in luggage
♦ Satellite radio -R146- in luggage compartment (rear left)
connection for external audio sources -R199- in glove box
(left-side)
♦ Media player in position 2 -R119- with CD changer -R41- in
glove box (right-side)
♦ Phone pre-installation
♦ Multi-function steering wheel
Notes on MOST Bus
system is used.
not become dirty.
2. MMI Infotainment system (USA) 107

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2.2 General notes (from week 22/09 on‐

wards)
control unit, mobile phone pre-installation, AMI, CD and DVD
drives, navigation system (with hard disk) and SDS are all inte‐
grated in the control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- as
one unit.
The radio -R- / CD changer -R41- and the digital sound package
control unit -J525- are externally linked to the system via the
MOST bus. The basic sound systems are directly activated by the
radio -R- , and SDARS is optionally integrated in the radio -R- .
contains CD player / DVD player / navigation system / voice
control system / SD memory card readers
(bottom)
MOST bus.

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Layout of control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- (MMI)

J523-
2 - CD player -R89-
4 - SD card reader
5 - Speech input control unit -
J507-
6 - Bluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem
7 - Not fitted
Layout of radio -R- (MMI)


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trol unit -J525-
2 - Radio -R-
3 - Radio -R- AM/FM tuner
4 - Satellite radio -R146-
5 - Not fitted
Layout of MOST bus (MMI)

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3 - MOST bus
5 - Not fitted
6 - Radio -R-
trol unit -J525-
face -J533-
ing unit -E380-
Notes on MOST Bus

system is used.
not become dirty.

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2.3 MMI (up to week 21/09) - layout

panel (centre)
ter) in dash panel
5 - Radio -R- with optional
speech input control unit -
6 - Satellite radio -R146- loca‐
ted behind luggage compart‐
ment side trim (left-side)
trim (left-side)
side)
floor covering
wheel
11 - Media player in position 1
-R118- in glove box (left-side)
13 - Steering column electronics control unit -J527- on steering column on steering column switch
14 - Multimedia system operating unit -E380- in centre console (bottom)

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2.4 MMI maximum equipment (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout

sole (bottom)
2 - Roof aerial -R216- ( GPS
aerial -R50- )
panel (centre)
4 - Not fitted
terior light -W1-
6 - Not fitted
box (left-side)
8 - MOST bus
9 - FBAS wire
box (right-side)
11 - Not fitted
face) in glove box
trim (left-side)
14 - Digital sound package
control unit -J525- behind lug‐
(left-side)
16 - Microphone unit in front roof module -R164- ( front right microphone -R141- ) in front interior light -W1-

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2.5 Sound system Standard (up to week 21/09)

side)
-R21- / front right bass loud‐
(front bottom)
(front top)
(rear top)
(rear bottom)
module -R164- ( internal mi‐
rior light -W1-

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2.6 Sound system Standard (from week 22/09 onwards)

trim (left-side)
(front top)
speaker -R103- and front right
in front doors (centre)
(rear top)
(bottom)
-R21- in front door (bottom)
er -R23- in front door (bottom)
8 - MOST bus

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side)
tom)
(front top)
(rear top)
(rear bottom)
R150- )
R150- (right-side)
speaker -R23- in door trim (front bottom)
W1-

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side)
tom)
(front top)
(rear top)
(rear bottom)
R150- )
tom)
W1-

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side)
tom)
(front top)
(rear top)
(rear bottom)
R150- )
tom)
W1-

R164- - overview

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Pin assignment
microphone (blue)
Note

R164- ⇒ page 207 .

control unit -J525- (all vehicles with BOSE)

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Pin assignment
R164- ⇒ page 208 .

ics -J794-
tronics -J794-

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Pin assignment
R164- ⇒ page 208 .
2.11.1 Aerial system for MMI (up to

week 21/09)
R216- ).
Window aerials
♦ Aerial -R11- (AM/FM1)/ radio aerial 2 -R93- (FM2) to aerial
amplifier -R24- on rear window (top left)
remote locking) to aerial amplifier 2 -R111- on rear window
(top right)
Roof aerial -R216-
♦ Satellite aerial -R170- (SAT)

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❑ Ter/SAT/GPS/GSM
❑ SAT/GPS/GSM (from
wards)
⇒ page 141
M25-
locking)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 124
⇒ page 98
(FM2)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 123
⇒ page 98

wards)
aerial -R216- .
Window aerials
♦ Radio aerial 2 -R93- (AM/FM1) to aerial amplifier -R24- on rear
window (top left)
Roof aerial -R216-

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❑ SAT/GPS/GSM
⇒ page 141
M25-
locking)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 124
⇒ page 98
(AM/FM1)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 124
⇒ page 98

(up to week 21/09)
1- Not used
2- Connector HF (high frequency), white to radio -R-
4- Connector ZF (intermediate frequency), yellow from radio -
R-
5- Not used

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1- Not used
4- Not used
5- Not used

R111- (up to week 21/09)
1- Not used
2- Not used
5- Not used

2- Not used
5- Not used

R216- ).
Window aerials
♦ Radio aerial 2 -R93- (FM3/FM4) to aerial amplifier 3 -R112- on
♦ Aerial amplifier -R24- on side window (left-side)
Roof aerial -R216-

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❑ Ter/SAT/GPS/GSM
❑ SAT/GPS/GSM (from
wards)
⇒ page 142
locking)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 127
⇒ page 100
3 - Not fitted
4 - Not fitted
(FM3/FM4)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 127
⇒ page 100

wards)
aerial -R216- .
Window aerials
♦ Aerial -R11- (FM2) to aerial amplifier 2 -R111- on rear window
(right-side)
Roof aerial -R216-

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❑ SAT/GPS/GSM
⇒ page 142
2 - Not fitted
3 - Not fitted
side)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 127
⇒ page 100
5 - Not fitted
(AM/FM1)
locking)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 127
⇒ page 99

(up to week 21/09)
R-
6- Connection for window aerials FM2

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R112- (up to week 21/09)
1- Not used
FM4)

R111- (up to week 21/09)
1- Connection for window aerials aerial -R11- (AM/FM1)/ cen‐
tral locking and anti-theft alarm system aerial -R47- FZV
(remote locking)
3- Connection AM/FM1 (white) to aerial amplifier -R24-

1- Connection for window aerials aerial -R11- (FM2)
2- Connection FM2 (white) to radio -R-

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1 - Media player in position 1 -

R118-
CD changer -R41-
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 67
⇒ page 92
Connection for external audio
sources -R199- (AMI)
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 324
⇒ page 326
- Media player in position 2 -
R119-
CD changer -R41-
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 67
⇒ page 92
wheel
❑ Overview ⇒ page 121
(left-side)
5 - Loudspeaker in rear shelf -R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
❑ In rear shelf (left and right)
6 - Radio -R-
❑ Pin assignment, radio -R- (up to week 35/08) ⇒ page 59
❑ Removing and installing radio -R- (up to week 35/08) ⇒ page 86

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- Amplifier -R12-
- Satellite radio -R146-
- Navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-
10 - Control unit for front display and information control panel -J523-
❑ Pin assignment (up to model year 2007) ⇒ page 49
❑ Pin assignment (from model year 2008 onwards) ⇒ page 50

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❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 67
⇒ page 92
- Connection for external audio
sources -R199-
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 325
wheel
(left-side)
R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
right)
⇒ page 97
6 - Radio -R-
side)

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10 - Control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-

J523-
model year 2007)
⇒ page 49
wards) ⇒ page 50
⇒ page 71
wheel
❑ On rear window
R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
right)
⇒ page 97
6 - Radio -R-
side)
speech input control unit -J507-

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- Satellite radio -R146-
❑ Only with BOSE
CD changer -R41-
CD changer -R41-

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week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 135
wards) ⇒ page 72
wheel
❑ On rear window
R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
right)
⇒ page 97
6 - Radio -R-
side)
week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 138
(from week 36/08 onwards) ⇒ page 89

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❑ Only with BOSE
Connection for external audio sources -R199-
2.17 Pin assignment

2.17.1 Connectors on satellite radio -R146- (up
to week 21/09)
Satellite radio -R146-
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8k)
B - MOST bus
C - Connection SAT (green) from roof aerial -R216-
D - Connection Ter (brown) from roof aerial -R216- (up to 10/06)
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8k)

1 - Terminal 31
2 - Terminal 30

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B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
2.17.2 Pin assignment, control unit 1 for infor‐

mation electronics -J794- (from
week 22/09 onwards)
2- MOST bus
3- Not used
J685-
6- Not used
8- Not used
Note

1- NF mute (low frequency) not used
4- Not used
5- Not used

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J772-
J772-
J772-
J772-

ces -R199- .
3- USB (+5V)
4- USB (earth)
5- Not used
6- Detect
9- FBAS wire (+)
11 - iPod data
12 - iPod data

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12 - Terminal 31
15 - Terminal 30
2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

1- LVDS (–)
2- LIN
3- LVDS (+)
4- Earth

ces -R199- .
1- D (+)
2- iPod detected
3- D (–)
4- Earth

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2.17.3 Pin assignment, radio -R- (from

week 22/09 onwards)
Radio -R-
2- Connection (SAT), black, from roof aerial -R216-
4- MOST bus
Note

-R93- )


22 - NF (low frequency) (–)
28 - NF (low frequency) (+)

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41 - Terminal 31
42 - Terminal 30
4 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
2.18 Removing and installing satellite radio -

R146- (up to week 21/09)
The satellite radio -R146- is located behind luggage compartment

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tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
All vehicles:
– Pivot rack into luggage compartment until securing nuts for
satellite radio -R146- are accessible.
– Unplug all connectors at satellite radio -R146- .

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– Unscrew bolts -4- (2 Nm) at satellite radio -R146- -3-.

The satellite radio -R146- -3- is held in place at the bottom by only
two U-shaped clips -2-.
– Remove the satellite radio -R146- -3- from the infotainment
rack -1-.
Installing

R216- , saloon
To remove roof aerial -R216- , remove D-pillar trims and head‐
liner.
Removing
Gr. 70 .
– Remove D-pillar trim (left and right) ⇒ General body repairs,
– Remove headliner completely ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 70 and lay it down on dash panel.
– Unplug connector -1- for aerial wire at D-pillar (right-side).
– Unplug connectors -1- to -3- for aerial wire at D-pillar (left-

side).
– Release aerial wires up to roof aerial -R216- .

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– Unscrew bolt -2- (6 Nm).

– Push roof aerial -R216- -1- towards rear and lift it off roof.
Installing
roof.
– Make sure that the lug -arrow- engages properly in the opening
in the roof.
roof.
– Secure aerial wiring and plug in connectors.

R216- , Avant
Removing
Gr. 70 .
– Unplug connectors in retainers -1-, -2- and -4-.
– Unscrew nut -3- (6 Nm) and unclip aerial wiring.
– Lift roof aerial -R216- off roof.
Installing
roof.

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– Make sure that the lug -arrow- engages properly in the opening
-3- in the roof.
roof.
– Secure aerial wiring with adhesive tape and clip aerial wiring
into retainers -1-, -2- and -4-.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
3 MMI Infotainment system (Japan)

The data for the radio, navigation and speech control systems,
TV, audio players, sound system and data bus diagnostic inter‐
face -J533- is transmitted via the fibre optic MOST Bus.
cluster.
MMI Infotainment system
(bottom)
♦ Sound system: BOSE
connection for external audio sources -R199-
♦ Multi-function steering wheel
Notes on fibre optic MOST Bus
In addition to the CAN Bus systems, the fibre optic “MOST BUS”
system is used.
not become dirty.

Audi A6 2005 ➤


wards)
control unit, mobile phone pre-installation, AMI, CD and DVD
drives and navigation system (with hard disk) are all integrated in
the control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- as one unit.
The radio -R- / CD changer -R41- / TV tuner -R78- and the digital
sound package control unit -J525- are externally linked to the
system via the MOST bus. The basic sound systems are directly
activated by the radio -R- .
♦ Control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- in centre con‐
sole (top) contains CD player / DVD player / navigation sys‐
tem / SD memory card readers
(bottom)
♦ Connection for external audio sources -R199- (AUX IN socket)
in centre console storage compartment
♦ Sound system: BOSE
♦ TV tuner -R78- in luggage compartment (rear left)
MOST bus.
3. MMI Infotainment system (Japan) 145

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Control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- - layout


J523-
2 - CD player -R89-
4 - SD card reader
5 - Not fitted
6 - Bluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem
7 - Not fitted
Radio -R- - layout


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trol unit -J525-
2 - Radio -R-
3 - Radio -R- (AM/FM tuner)
4 - Not fitted
5 - Not fitted
MOST bus - layout

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3 - MOST bus
5 - TV tuner -R78-
6 - Radio -R-
trol unit -J525-
face -J533-
ing unit -E380-
Notes on MOST Bus

system is used.
not become dirty.

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3.3 MMI (up to model year 2007) - layout
wheel
switch
R118- in glove box (left-side)
R119- in glove box (right-side)
trim (left-side)
(left-side)
side)
10 - Navigation system with
CD drive control unit -J401- be‐
hind luggage compartment
side trim (left-side)
11 - Display and operating unit
changeover unit -J728- in front
of front seat (left-side) beneath
floor covering
12 - Multimedia system oper‐
ating unit -E380- in centre console (bottom)
13 - Display unit for front information display and operating unit control unit -J685- in dash panel (centre)
14 - Control unit in dash panel insert -J285- (instrument cluster) in dash panel

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3.4 MMI (from model year 2008 onwards) - layout
wheel
switch
R118- in glove box (left-side)
R119- in glove box (right-side)
trim (left-side)
(left-side)
side)
10 - Navigation system with
CD drive control unit -J401- be‐
11 - Multimedia system oper‐
ating unit -E380- in centre con‐
sole (bottom)
unit control unit -J685- in dash panel (centre)
13 - Control unit in dash panel insert -J285- (instrument cluster) in dash panel

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3.5 MMI (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout

sole (bottom)
panel (centre)
4 - Not fitted
terior light -W1-
6 - Not fitted
box (left-side)
8 - MOST bus
9 - FBAS wire
box (right-side)
(left-side)
face) in glove box
trim (left-side)
gage compartment side trim (left-side)
16 - Not fitted

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side)
tom)
(front top)
(rear top)
(rear bottom)
8 - Rear right mid-range loud‐
(front bottom)
W1-

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side)
tom)
(front top)
(rear top)
(rear bottom)
R150- )
tom)
W1-

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side)
tom)
(front top)
(rear top)
(rear bottom)
R150- )
tom)
W1-

R164- - overview

Audi A6 2005 ➤

Pin assignment
microphone (blue)
Note

R164- ⇒ page 207 .


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Pin assignment
1 - Telephone microphone -R38- (black)
2 - 6-pin connector, blue (T6ao), pins 1-2: telephone microphone
-R38- (black), pins 3-4: internal microphone -R74- (black), pins
5-6: voice command microphone -R206- (blue)
3 - Internal microphone -R74- (black)
4 - Voice command microphone -R206- (blue)
1 - Voice command microphone -R206- (blue)
2 - 6-pin connector, blue (T6ao), pins 1-2: voice command micro‐
phone -R206- (blue), pins 3-4: internal microphone -R74- (black),
pins 5-6: telephone microphone -R38- (black)
3 - Internal microphone -R74- (black)
4 - Telephone microphone -R38- (black)
R164- ⇒ page 208 .

ics -J794-
tronics -J794-

Audi A6 2005 ➤
Pin assignment
R164- ⇒ page 208 .
3.10.1 Aerial system for MMI (up to

week 21/09)
The aerial system consists of the window aerials.
Window aerials
♦ Aerial -R11- (AM/FM1)/ radio aerial 2 -R93- (FM2)/ TV aerial 1
-R55- (TV1)/ TV aerial 2 -R56- (TV2) to aerial amplifier -R24-
on rear window (top left)
remote locking)/ TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3)/ TV aerial 4 -R58-
(TV4)/ data transmission aerial -R180- (VICS) to aerial ampli‐
fier 2 -R111- on rear window (top right)
♦ GPS aerial -R50- on rear window (top left)

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(FM2)
❑ HF (high frequency) / ZF
(intermediate frequen‐
cy)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 159
⇒ page 98
❑ GPS
⇒ page 102
3 - High level brake light
locking)
up to model year 2007
❑ Data transmission aerial
-R180- (VICS)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 160

wards)
aerial -R216- .
Window aerials
♦ Radio aerial 2 -R93- (AM/FM1)/ TV aerial 1 -R55- (TV1)/ TV
aerial 2 -R56- (TV2)/ TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3) to aerial amplifier
-R24- on rear window (top left)
Roof aerial -R216-

Audi A6 2005 ➤

❑ GPS/GSM
⇒ page 102
M25-
locking)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 160
⇒ page 98
(AM/FM1)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 160
⇒ page 98

(up to week 21/09)
R-

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4- Connection TV2 (yellow) from TV tuner -R78-

R111- (up to week 21/09)
1 - Connection TV3 (brown) to TV tuner -R78-
2 - Connection TV4 (green) to TV tuner -R78- (up to model year
2007)
- Not used (from model year 2008 onwards)
3 - Earth connection on roof (2 Nm)
4 - Connection FZV (remote locking) (grey) to entry and start au‐
thorisation switch -E415-
5 - Connection VICS (black) to navigation system with CD drive
control unit -J401-

2- Not used
5- Not used

R216- ).
Window aerials
♦ TV aerial 1 -R55- (TV1)/ TV aerial 2 -R56- (TV2)/ data trans‐
mission aerial -R180- (VICS) to aerial amplifier -R24- on side
window (left-side)
♦ Radio aerial 2 -R93- (FM3/FM4)/ TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3) to
aerial amplifier 3 -R112- on rear window (top left)

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rear window (top right)
Roof aerial -R216-

❑ GPS/GSM
⇒ page 105
locking)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 164
⇒ page 100
3 - Not used
R85-
❑ Up to model year 2007
side)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 164
⇒ page 100
(FM3/FM4)
❑ Data transmission aerial -R180- (VICS)
❑ HF (high frequency) / ZF (intermediate frequency) / TV1

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wards)
aerial -R216- .
Window aerials
♦ Aerial -R11- (FM2)/ TV aerial 2 -R56- (TV2) to aerial amplifier 2
-R111- on rear window (right-side)
♦ TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3) to aerial amplifier 3 -R112- on side
window (right-side)
Roof aerial -R216-

❑ GPS/GSM
⇒ page 105
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 164
⇒ page 100
3 - Not fitted
side)
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 164
⇒ page 100
R82-
❑ Connectors
⇒ page 165
⇒ page 100
(AM/FM1)

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❑ Central locking and anti-theft alarm system aerial -R47- (FZV, remote locking)

(up to week 21/09)
R-
7- Connection VICS (yellow) to navigation system with CD
9- Connection for window aerials TV aerial 1 -R55- (TV1)/ TV
aerial 2 -R56- (TV2)/ data transmission aerial -R180- (VICS)


R112- (up to week 21/09)
FM4)/ TV aerial 3 -R57- (TV3)

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3.11.7 Pin assignment for aerial amplifier 4 for

TV -R85- (up to model year 2007)
1 - Connection for window aerials TV aerial 4 -R58- (TV4)
2 - Connection TV4 (green) to TV tuner -R78-

R111- (up to week 21/09)
1- Connection for window aerials aerial -R11- (AM/FM1)/ cen‐
tral locking and anti-theft alarm system aerial -R47- FZV
(remote locking)
3- Connection AM/FM1 (white) to aerial amplifier -R24-

1 - Connection for window aerials aerial -R11- (FM2)/ TV aerial 2
-R56- (TV2)
2 - Connection FM2 (white) to radio -R-
- Connection TV2 (purple) to TV tuner -R78-

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TV -R82- (from week 22/09 onwards)

J523-
model year 2007)
⇒ page 49
wards) ⇒ page 172
⇒ page 71
wheel
(left-side)
R150-
right)
⇒ page 97
5 - Radio -R-
side)
-J507-
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 59

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- Amplifier -R12-
8 - Display and operating unit changeover unit -J728-
❑ In front of front left seat beneath floor covering
11 - Media player, position 1 -R118-
CD changer -R41-
- Media player, position 2 -R119-
CD changer -R41-

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week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 174
wards) ⇒ page 72
wheel
❑ Overview (from
week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 158
R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
right)
⇒ page 97
5 - Radio -R-
side)
week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 177
wards) ⇒ page 89

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❑ Only with BOSE

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J523-
model year 2007)
⇒ page 49
wards) ⇒ page 172
⇒ page 71
wheel
side)
❑ On rear window
R150-
right)
⇒ page 97
6 - Radio -R-
side)

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CD changer -R41-
CD changer -R41-

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week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 174
wards) ⇒ page 72
wheel
side)
❑ Overview (from
week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 162
❑ On rear window
❑ Overview (from
week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 162
R150-
❑ Only with BOSE
right)
⇒ page 97
6 - Radio -R-

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❑ Only with BOSE
3.16 Pin assignment

3.16.1 Connectors on display and operating
unit changeover unit -J728- (up to model
year 2007)
Display and operating unit changeover unit -J728-
A - Multi-pin connector, 22-pin, black (T22a) to display unit for
front information display and operating unit control unit -J685-
B - Multi-pin connector, 22-pin, black (T22b) from navigation sys‐
tem with CD drive control unit -J401-
C - Multi-pin connector, 22-pin, black (T22c) from control unit for
front display and information control panel -J523-
3.16.2 Connectors for MMI (from model

year 2008 onwards, up to week 21/09)
A - Multi-pin connector, 10-pin, black (T10ak), LVDS wire to nav‐
igation system with CD drive control unit -J401-
B - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, red (T20g) to multimedia system
operating unit -E380-
C - MOST bus
D - Multi-pin connector, 22-pin, black (T22) to display unit for front
information display and operating unit control unit -J685-
E - FBAS input

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A - Multi-pin connector, 10-pin, black (T10ak)

All pins are connected to the navigation system with CD drive
control unit -J401- .
1- Rx0 (+)
2- Rx0 (–)
3- Earth
4- CLK (+)
5- CLK (–)
6- Rx1 (–)
7- Rx1 (+)
8- Earth
9- Rx2 (–)
10 - Rx2 (+)
B - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, red (T20g)

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 31
C - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

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3.16.3 Connectors for MMI (from week 22/09

onwards)
2- MOST bus
3- FBAS input (green) from TV tuner -R78-
J685-
6- Not used
8- Not used
Note

1- NF mute (low frequency) not used
4- Not used
5- Mobile phone “ON” signal to aerial amplifier for mobile tel‐
ephone -R86-

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4 - Data VICS to chip card reader control unit -J676-
J772-
6 - Data ETC to chip card reader control unit -J676-
10 - Data VICS from chip card reader control unit -J676-
J772-
12 - Data ETC from chip card reader control unit -J676-
J772-
J772-

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ces -R199- .
3- USB (+5V)
4- USB (earth)
5- Not used
6- Detect
9- FBAS wire (+)
11 - iPod data
12 - iPod data

12 - Terminal 31
15 - Terminal 30
2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

1- LVDS (–)
2- LIN
3- LVDS (+)
4- Earth

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ces -R199- .
1- D (+)
2- iPod detected
3- D (–)
4- Earth
3.16.4 Connectors on radio -R- (from

week 22/09 onwards)
Radio -R-
2- Not used
4- MOST bus
Note

-R93- )


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22 - NF (low frequency) (–)
28 - NF (low frequency) (+)


41 - Terminal 31
42 - Terminal 30
4 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

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3.17 Removing and installing display and op‐

erating unit changeover unit -J728-
Display and operating unit changeover unit -J728- is located in
front of front seat (left-side) beneath floor covering.
Removing
– Remove front seat (left-side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. Gr. 72 .
– Fold back floor covering ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 70 .
– Release electronics box cover and open box -arrows-.
The display and operating unit changeover unit -J728- is only
wedged in the electronics box.
– Pry display and operating unit changeover unit -J728- -1- out
of electronics box -2-.
– Unplug all connectors at display and operating unit change‐
over unit -J728- .
Installing
3.18 Removing and installing MiniDisc player

-R153-

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Removing
WARNING
The MOST Bus fibre optic cables for the MiniDisc player -
R153- have been made as short as possible.
Before removing the control unit, unplug the MOST Bus con‐
nector at the MiniDisc player -R153- .
A service flap for renewing the air conditioning system pollen filter
is fitted to the underside of the glove box. The connectors at the
MiniDisc player -R153- can be unplugged after removing the
service flap.
the retainers.
– Unplug all connectors at MiniDisc player -R153- .
– Insert two radio release tools -T10057- into slots on MiniDisc

player -R153- until they engage. Pointed ends of grips must
face outwards.
– Pull MiniDisc player -R153- out of mounting frame.
on MiniDisc player -R153- .
Installing
– Slide MiniDisc player -R153- into mounting frame until it en‐
gages.

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4 Telephone system

The telephone system consists of the following versions:
♦ Telephone (permanently installed)
The telephone transmitter/receiver unit -R36- is linked to the MMI
Infotainment system via the MOST Bus.
The telephone bracket -R126- for the SIM card and the cordless
telephone handset -R37- (Bluetooth technology) is fitted in the
centre console or centre armrest. The system is operated using
the multimedia system operating unit -E380- or the telephone
handset -R37- .
front interior light -W1- . One microphone ( telephone microphone
-R38- ) is connected directly to the telephone transmitter and re‐
ceiver unit -R36- .
Infotainment system via the MOST Bus. It also has an aerial for
Bluetooth -R152- .
The telephone bracket -R126- is fitted in the centre console or
centre armrest. The system is operated using the multimedia sys‐
tem operating unit -E380- or the mobile telephone -R54- .
ceiver unit -R36- .
♦ Bluetooth car phone
The Bluetooth car phone supports the operation of Bluetooth mo‐
bile phones. It is not necessary to fit the Bluetooth mobile phones
into a bracket and they do not have to be linked to the hands-free
unit in the vehicle.
In this case, the Bluetooth link is the only means of connecting
the mobile phone. It is also possible to read out the SIM card of
the mobile phone (telephone directory).
The Bluetooth car phone has its own handset (Bluetooth handset)
equipped with SIM card slide-in module and charging cradle.
The Bluetooth car phone and mobile phone are either operated
via the Bluetooth handset, the hands-free unit with multi-function
steering wheel or via the speech dialogue system.
Infotainment system via the MOST Bus.
ceiver unit -R36- .
♦ Pre-fitted components for mobile phone installation
The connector for pre-fitted components is located behind the
glove box.
-R38- ) is connected directly to the connector.
4. Telephone system 181

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The aerial connection for the radio, telephone and navigation

system aerial -R52- is located at the connector.
Notes on Bluetooth technology
A standardised radio connection system (Bluetooth technology)
has been used to transmit data between telephone transmitter
and receiver unit -R36- and telephone handset -R37- / mobile tel‐
ephone -R54- .
An additional transmitter/receiver unit is fitted in the telephone
transmitter/receiver unit -R36- . A separate Bluetooth aerial -
R152- links the telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- and
the telephone bracket -R126- , allowing cordless operation of the
telephone handset -R37- / mobile telephone -R54- .
The range of the radio wave connection is approx. 10 m.

wards)
♦ Mobile phone pre-installation in control unit 1 for information
electronics -J794-
The telephone bracket -R126- is fitted in the centre console. The
system is operated using the MMI infotainment system or the mo‐
bile telephone -R54- .
Microphones for the microphone unit in front roof module -R164-
are integrated in the front interior light -W1- . One of these
microphones is connected directly to the control unit 1 for infor‐
mation electronics -J794- .
The aerial connection is located at the telephone bracket -R126- .
♦ Bluetooth car phone in control unit 1 for information electronics
-J794-
The Bluetooth car phone supports the operation of Bluetooth mo‐
bile phones. It is not necessary to fit the Bluetooth mobile phones
into a bracket and they do not have to be linked to the hands-free
unit in the vehicle.
In this case, the Bluetooth link is the only means of connecting
the mobile phone. It is also possible to read out the SIM card of
the mobile phone (telephone directory).
The Bluetooth car phone has its own handset (Bluetooth handset)
equipped with SIM card slide-in module and charging cradle.
The Bluetooth car phone and mobile phone are either operated
via the Bluetooth handset, the hands-free unit with multi-function
steering wheel or via the speech dialogue system.
The aerial for Bluetooth -R152- is fitted in the control unit 1 for
microphones is connected directly to the control unit 1 for infor‐
The aerial connection is located at the control unit 1 for informa‐
tion electronics -J794- .

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♦ Pre-fitted components for mobile phone installation

The connector for pre-fitted components is located behind the
glove box.
microphone is connected to the connector.
The aerial connection for the roof aerial -R216- (GPS/GSM/RC)
is located at the connector.
♦ Bluetooth hands-free system in control unit 1 for information
electronics -J794-
The control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- with micro‐
phone unit in front roof module -R164- is fitted and used as a
hands-free system only. It is connected to the mobile telephone -
R54- via Bluetooth.
is used to transmit data between the control unit 1 for information
electronics -J794- and the telephone handset -R37- / mobile tel‐
ephone -R54- .
An additional transmitter and receiver unit is fitted in the control
unit 1 for information electronics -J794- . A separate aerial for
Bluetooth -R152- links the control unit 1 for information electronics
-J794- and the telephone bracket -R126- / mobile telephone -
R54- , allowing cordless operation of the telephone handset -
R37- / mobile telephone -R54- .
4.3 Permanently installed telephone system (up to week 35/08) - layout

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panel (centre)
J523- in glove box (left-side)
(MMI basic) / behind glove box
(MMI)
sole (bottom)
ter) in dash panel
switch
wheel
module -R164- in front interior
light -W1-
9 - Telephone handset -R37- ,
wireless
with SIM card reader and aerial
for Bluetooth -R152-
11 - Microphone unit in front
roof module -R164- ( tele‐
phone microphone -R38- ) in
front interior light -W1-
13 - Digital sound package control unit -J525- behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side) (MMI basic
plus/MMI)
14 - Sound systems
15 - Aerial for Bluetooth -R152- in centre console
16 - Radio, telephone and navigation system aerial -R52- (roof aerial)

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4.4 Mobile phone pre-installation (up to week 35/08) - layout

with mobile telephone -R54-
panel (centre)
J523- in glove box (left-side)
(MMI basic) / behind glove box
(MMI)
sole (bottom)
ter) in dash panel
switch
wheel
light -W1-
(left-side) (MMI basic plus/
MMI)
11 - Sound systems
13 - Microphone unit in front roof module -R164- ( telephone microphone -R38- ) in front interior light -W1-
14 - Aerial amplifier for mobile telephone -R86- behind luggage compartment side trim (right-side)
15 - Aerial for Bluetooth -R152- on telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36-

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4.5 Mobile phone pre-installation (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout
1 - Roof aerial -R216- (GPS/

GSM/RC)
panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
box (left-side)
module -R164- ( front right mi‐
terior light -W1-
switch
wheel
ter) in dash panel
(left-side)
roof module -R164- ( front left
microphone -R140- ) in front
interior light -W1-
12 - Telephone bracket -R126- with mobile telephone -R54-
13 - Aerial amplifier for mobile telephone -R86- behind luggage compartment side trim (right-side)

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4.6 Bluetooth car phone (up to week 35/08) - layout

panel (centre)
J523- in glove box (MMI ba‐
sic) / behind glove box (MMI)
sole (bottom)
ter) in dash panel
switch
wheel
light -W1-
side)
10 - Sound systems
floor covering
15 - Mobile telephone -R54- (customer's own mobile phone)
16 - Telephone bracket -R126- with telephone handset -R37-

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4.7 Bluetooth car phone (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout

GSM/RC)
panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
box (left-side)
terior light -W1-
switch
wheel
ter) in dash panel
(left-side)
with telephone handset -R37-
roof module -R164- ( front left microphone -R140- ) in front interior light -W1-
4.8 Pre-fitted components for mobile phone

installation - layout
1- Roof aerial -R216-
2- Microphone unit in front roof module -R164- ( telephone mi‐
crophone -R38- ) in front interior light -W1-
3- Digital sound package control unit -J525- / radio -R- (from
week 36/08 onwards)
4- Sound systems
5- Terminal 15
6- Terminal 30
7- Terminal 31
8- Multi-pin connector, 18-pin, black (T18c) behind glove box

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4.9 Bluetooth hands-free system - layout

panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
terior light -W1-
tion electronics -J794- with
aerial for Bluetooth -R152- in
glove box (left-side)
side)

R164- - overview

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Pin assignment
microphone (blue)
Note

R164- ⇒ page 207 .

control unit -J525- (all vehicles with BOSE) and for personal
danger alarm control unit -J476- (special vehicles with DSP)

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Pin assignment
R164- ⇒ page 208 .

ted directly to the digital sound package control unit -J525- . The
other microphones are connected to the control unit 1 for infor‐
ics -J794-
tronics -J794-
control unit -J525-

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Pin assignment
R164- ⇒ page 208 .
4.11 Fitting locations on saloon/Avant (up to week 35/08)

J523-
❑ In glove box (MMI basic/
basic plus)
❑ Behind glove box (MMI)
module -R164-
(up to model year 2006)
⇒ page 207
(from model year 2007
onwards) ⇒ page 208
4 - Aerial amplifier for mobile
telephone -R86-
partment side trim
(right-side)
model year 2008)
⇒ page 201
(saloon) ⇒ page 206
(Avant) ⇒ page 207
❑ Overview saloon

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⇒ page 21
❑ Overview Avant ⇒ page 27
6 - Digital sound package control unit -J525-
7 - Telephone handset -R37-
- Telephone bracket -R126- with mobile telephone -R54-
❑ In centre console (bottom)
❑ Removing and installing telephone bracket -R126- ⇒ page 203
❑ In centre armrest
❑ Removing and installing aerial for Bluetooth -R152- ⇒ page 210
❑ Adapting telephone handset -R37- (permanently installed telephone) ⇒ page 208
8 - Telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36-
❑ Pin assignment for permanently installed telephone ⇒ page 195
❑ Pin assignment of mobile phone pre-installation ⇒ page 196
❑ Pin assignment for Bluetooth car phone ⇒ page 198
❑ Pin assignment for pre-fitted components for mobile phone installation ⇒ page 201

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4.12 Fitting locations on saloon/Avant (from week 36/08 onwards)

❑ Pin assignment of mo‐
bile phone pre-installa‐
tion ⇒ page 197
❑ Pin assignment for
Bluetooth car phone
⇒ page 199
Bluetooth hands-free
system ⇒ page 202
⇒ page 72
module -R164-
36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 191
3 - Aerial amplifier for mobile
telephone -R86-
partment side trim
(right-side)
wards) ⇒ page 202
❑ Overview saloon ⇒ page 23
❑ Overview Avant ⇒ page 29
5 - Telephone handset -R37-
- Telephone bracket -R126-
❑ In centre console (bottom)

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4.13 Pin assignment

4.13.1 Connectors for permanently installed
telephone system (up to week 35/08)
Telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36-
A - GSM connection (purple) from roof aerial -R216-
B - Connection (yellow) from aerial for Bluetooth -R152-
C - MOST bus
D - Multi-pin connector, 42-pin, blue (T42)
Note
C - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
D - Multi-pin connector, 42-pin, blue (T42)

6 - Terminal 31 (screen earth) to telephone bracket -R126-
7 - Data (+) to telephone bracket -R126-
8 - Terminal 31 to telephone bracket -R126-
15 - Terminal 31
16 - Terminal 31
28 - Data (–) to telephone bracket -R126-
29 - CNT-RL to telephone bracket -R126-
35 - Terminal 30
36 - Terminal 30
37 - Terminal 31
41 - Microphone input (–) from microphone unit in front roof mod‐
ule -R164- ( telephone microphone -R38- )
42 - Microphone input (+) from microphone unit in front roof mod‐

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4.13.2 Connectors for mobile phone pre-instal‐

lation (up to week 35/08)
A - Multi-pin connector, 54-pin, black (T54)
B - Connection (yellow) for aerial for Bluetooth -R152-
C - MOST bus
Note

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 31
3 - Mobile phone “ON” signal to aerial amplifier for mobile tele‐
phone -R86-
42 - Microphone output (+) to telephone bracket -R126-
43 - Microphone output (–) to telephone bracket -R126-
44 - Terminal 31 (screen earth) to telephone bracket -R126-
45 - NF (+) (low frequency) from telephone bracket -R126-
46 - NF (–) (low frequency) from telephone bracket -R126-
47 - SNDREQ signal from telephone bracket -R126-
49 - Data (+) to telephone bracket -R126-
50 - Data (–) to telephone bracket -R126-
51 - Data (+) from telephone bracket -R126-
52 - Data (–) from telephone bracket -R126-
C - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

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lation (from week 36/08 onwards)
2- MOST bus
3- Not used
J685-
6- Not used
7- Not used
Note

5 - Mobile phone “ON” signal to aerial amplifier for mobile tele‐
phone -R86-

-R164- ( front left microphone -R140- ), left-hand drive
- Microphone input (+) from microphone unit in front roof module
-R164- ( front right microphone -R141- ), right-hand drive
- Microphone input (–) from microphone unit in front roof module

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12 - Terminal 31
13 - SNDREQ signal from telephone bracket -R126- (mobile tel‐
ephone)
15 - Terminal 30
2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
4.13.4 Connectors for Bluetooth car phone (up

to week 35/08)
A - Connection (yellow) for aerial for Bluetooth -R152-
B - MOST bus
C - Multi-pin connector, 54-pin, black (T54)
D - GSM connection (purple) from roof aerial -R216-
Note
B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

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C - Multi-pin connector, 54-pin, black (T54)

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 31
3 - “Mobile phone ON” signal from telephone bracket -R126-
10 - Terminal 31 (screen earth)
4.13.5 Connectors for Bluetooth car phone

2- MOST bus
3- Not used
J685-
6- Not used
7- Not used
Note


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9 - “Telephone ON” signal to telephone bracket -R126-
12 - Terminal 31
15 - Terminal 30
2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

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4.13.6 Connector for pre-fitted components for

mobile phone installation
Note
Multi-pin connector, 18-pin, black (T18c)

1 - Terminal 31
4 - NF mute (low frequency) to control unit for front display and
information control panel -J523- / control unit 1 for information
electronics -J794-
7 - NF (–) (low frequency) to digital sound package control unit -
J525- / radio -R-
-R164- ( telephone microphone -R38- )
10 - Terminal 15
11 - Terminal 30
16 - NF (+) (low frequency) to digital sound package control unit
-J525- / radio -R-
4.13.7 Connectors for aerial amplifier for mo‐

bile telephone -R86- (up to model year
2008)
Aerial amplifier for mobile telephone -R86-
A - Multi-pin connector, 3-pin, black (T3r)
B - GSM connection (purple) from roof aerial -R216-
C - Aerial connection (purple) to telephone bracket -R126-
Note
A - Multi-pin connector, 3-pin, black (T3r)

1- Terminal 30
2- Terminal 31
3- Mobile phone “ON” signal from telephone transmitter and
receiver unit -R36-

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4.13.8 Connectors for aerial amplifier for mo‐

bile telephone -R86- (from model year
2009 onwards)
Aerial amplifier for mobile telephone -R86-
A - GSM connection (purple) from roof aerial -R216-
B - Aerial connection (purple) to telephone bracket -R126-
C - Multi-pin connector, 4-pin, black (T4y)
Note
C - Multi-pin connector, 4-pin, black (T4y)

1- Terminal 30
2- Terminal 31
3- “Mobile phone ON” signal from control unit 1 for information
electronics -J794-
4- Safety PIN (not used)
4.13.9 Connectors for Bluetooth hands-free

system
2- MOST bus
3- Not used
J685-
6- Not used
7- Not used
8- Not used
Note

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12 - Terminal 31
15 - Terminal 30
2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
4.14 Removing and installing telephone

bracket -R126- (centre console)

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Removing
Depending on version, the telephone bracket -R126- is secured
in the storage compartment with several bolts.
– Remove telephone handset -R37- .
– Remove SIM card from holder.
– Unclip telephone bracket -R126- -2- from centre console.
– Unplug connectors on reverse side.
– Unscrew bolts -3- (2 Nm) and lift off telephone bracket -R126- .
Installing

bracket -R126- (front centre armrest)
♦ Removal wedge -3409-

Removing
Depending on version, the telephone bracket -R126- is secured
in the storage compartment with several bolts.
– Open front centre armrest.
– Remove telephone handset -R36- from telephone bracket -
R126- .
– Remove SIM card from telephone bracket -R126- .

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– Use removal wedge -3409- to carefully pry storage compart‐

ment off trim and bottom cover.
– Unplug connectors and remove storage compartment.
– Unscrew bolts -1- and -2- (2 Nm) on reverse side and unplug
connector -arrow-.
– Press telephone bracket -R126- out of storage compartment.
Installing

transmitter and receiver unit -R36-
Telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- is located in front
of front seat (left-side) beneath floor covering.

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
– Remove front seat (left-side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. Gr. 72 .
– Fold back floor covering ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 70 .

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– Release electronics box cover and open box -arrows-.

The telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- is only wedged
in the electronics box.
– Pry telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- -1- out of

electronics box -2- in direction of -arrow-.
– Unplug all connectors.
Installing
– Readapt Bluetooth connection between telephone transmitter
and receiver unit -R36- and telephone handset -R36-
⇒ page 208 .

for mobile telephone -R86- , saloon
The aerial amplifier for mobile telephone -R86- is located behind
the luggage compartment side trim (right-side).
Removing
– Remove luggage compartment side trim (right-side) ⇒ Gen‐
eral body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr. 70 .
The aerial amplifier for mobile telephone -R86- is clipped into a
retainer.

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– Unplug connectors -2-, -3- and -4- at aerial amplifier for mobile
telephone -R86- -1-.
– Press retaining tabs apart in direction of -arrow- and remove
aerial amplifier for mobile telephone -R86- -1-.
Installing

for mobile telephone -R86- , Avant
The aerial amplifier for mobile telephone -R86- is located behind
Removing
The aerial amplifier for mobile telephone -R86- is clipped into a
retainer.
– Unplug all connectors at aerial amplifier for mobile telephone
-R86- -1-.
– Press retaining tabs apart in direction of -arrow- and remove
aerial amplifier for mobile telephone -R86- -1-.
Installing
4.19 Removing and installing microphone

unit in front roof module -R164- (up to
model year 2006)
The microphone unit in the front roof module -R164- can only be
renewed as a complete unit.
Removing
– Remove front interior light -W1- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr.
96 .

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– Unclip connector -1- from retainer in front interior light -W1-

and unplug.
– Pry the individual microphones -2- out of retainer in direction
of arrow.
Installing
4.20 Removing and installing microphone

unit in front roof module -R164- (from
The microphone unit in the front roof module -R164- can only be
renewed as a complete unit.
Removing
96 .
– Unclip connector -5- from retainer in front interior light -W1-
and unplug.
– Pry the individual microphones -1-, -3- and -4- out of retainer.
Installing
4.21 Adapting telephone handset -R37- (per‐

manently installed telephone)
If the telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- or the tele‐
phone handset -R37- have been renewed, the Bluetooth connec‐
tion between the telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36-
and telephone handset -R37- must be readapted (rematched).

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The adaption process is performed using the menu on telephone

handset -R37- .
Start by erasing all Bluetooth data in the telephone handset -
R37- .
– Switch on the MMI and telephone handset -R37- . The tele‐
phone handset -R37- rests in the telephone bracket -R126- .
– After the Motorola logo has appeared in the telephone handset
-R37- , press the C button until the “menu” appears.
– Press the “Menu” button on telephone handset -R37- and se‐
lect Bluetooth .
– Choose “Devices” and confirm using the Menu button.
– Choose “Erase” and confirm using the Select key.
– Erase every single entry on the list.
Continue:
– Go back in the “Menu” until “Bluetooth” is displayed.
– Confirm entry with Select key in the display.
– Choose “Vehicle Base Station” and confirm using the Se-
lect key.
– Select “New Scan” and confirm with the Select key. The
scanning process will begin. The process takes up to 30 sec‐
onds.
If the Bluetooth unit is detected, its name will appear in the hand‐
set display: “Audi Phone 1234567”.
The MMI displays “Generating connection”.
– Confirm using the rotary pushbutton.
“Bluetooth PIN” will then appear in the MMI display.
– Confirm using the rotary pushbutton.
The PIN entry field must be selected prior to confirming.
An input mask will appear in the display into which the Bluetooth
PIN is entered.
– Enter any desired 4-digit PIN code into the MMI and confirm
entry with rotary pushbutton. Be sure to make a note of the
PIN code.
You will then be requested by the MMI to enter the SAME PIN
code into the telephone handset -R37- .
– Enter the same PIN code into the handset -R37- and confirm
the entry using the Select key.
A message will appear in the MMI display confirming the bonding
process with the handset -R37- .
Note
The “Bluetooth PIN” does not refer in any way to the PIN of the
SIM card. The entry of the “Bluetooth PIN” is required only during
the adaption process. Therefore it is not necessary to supply the
customer with the “Bluetooth PIN”.
– Then check the telephone for proper function.

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4.22 Removing and installing aerial for Blue‐

tooth -R152- (centre console)
The aerial for Bluetooth -R152- -1- is bonded to frame for centre
console -2- beneath front cup holder -arrow-.
Removing
– Remove centre console (front) ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. Gr. 68 .
– Use a suitable tool to remove aerial for Bluetooth -R152- -1-

and unplug connector.
Installing
– Clean bonding area at frame for centre console.
– Start by attaching connector.
The aerial for Bluetooth -R152- is supplied with adhesive tape
fitted.
– Remove protective coating from adhesive tape on aerial for
Bluetooth -R152- .

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– Press aerial for Bluetooth -R152- -1- (approx. 10 N, 3-5 sec.)

in direction of -arrow- onto bonding area.

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5 Telephone system (USA)

The telephone system consists of the mobile phone pre-installa‐
tion components.
Infotainment system via the MOST Bus. It also has a Bluetooth
interface.
The telephone bracket -R126- is fitted in the centre armrest. The
system is operated using the multimedia system operating unit -
E380- or the mobile telephone -R54- .
ceiver unit -R36- .
Bluetooth technology is a standardised radio wave data trans‐
mission system.
An additional transmitter/receiver unit is fitted in the telephone
transmitter/receiver unit -R36- . A separate “Bluetooth aerial” links
the telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- and the tele‐
phone bracket -R126- , allowing cordless operation of all mobile
telephones -R54- with Bluetooth technology.

wards)
♦ Mobile phone pre-installation in control unit 1 for information
electronics -J794-
The mobile phone pre-installation does not have a separate con‐
trol unit ( telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- ), but all
functions are integrated in the control unit 1 for information elec‐
tronics -J794- . The system is operated using the MMI infotain‐
ment system or the mobile telephone -R54- .
microphones ( front left microphone -R140- ) is connected directly
to the control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- .
electronics -J794-
R54- via Bluetooth.

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is used to transmit data between the control unit 1 for information
electronics -J794- and the mobile telephone -R54- .
An additional transmitter and receiver unit is fitted in the control
unit 1 for information electronics -J794- . A separate aerial for
Bluetooth -R152- links the control unit 1 for information electronics
-J794- and the mobile telephone -R54- .
5.3 Mobile phone pre-installation (up to week 21/09) - layout

panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
ter) in dash panel
switch
wheel
light -W1-
(left-side)
11 - Sound systems
floor covering
5. Telephone system (USA) 213

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5.4 Mobile phone pre-installation (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout

panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
box (left-side)
terior light -W1-
switch
wheel
ter) in dash panel
(left-side)
roof module -R164- ( front left
interior light -W1-

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5.5 Bluetooth hands-free system (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout

panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
terior light -W1-
side)

R164- - overview

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Pin assignment
microphone (blue)
Note

R164- ⇒ page 207 .


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Pin assignment
R164- ⇒ page 208 .

ics -J794-
tronics -J794-
control unit -J525-

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Pin assignment
R164- ⇒ page 208 .

J523-
module -R164-
⇒ page 207
❑ SAT/GPS/GSM
❑ Overview saloon
⇒ page 121
❑ Overview Avant
⇒ page 124
trol unit -J525-
side)
with mobile telephone -R54-

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⇒ page 223

❑ Pin assignment of mo‐
bile phone pre-installa‐
tion ⇒ page 221
system ⇒ page 222
⇒ page 72
module -R164-
❑ SAT/GPS/GSM
❑ Overview saloon
⇒ page 122
❑ Overview Avant
⇒ page 125
wheel

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5.9 Pin assignment

B - Connection (yellow) for aerial for Bluetooth -R152-
C - MOST bus
Note

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 31
42 - Microphone output (+) to telephone bracket -R126-
43 - Microphone output (–) to telephone bracket -R126-
44 - Terminal 31 (screen earth)
45 - NF (+) (low frequency) from telephone bracket -R126-
46 - NF (–) (low frequency) from telephone bracket -R126-
47 - SNDREQ signal from telephone bracket -R126-
49 - Ser-Tx (+) to telephone bracket -R126-
50 - Ser-Tx (–) to telephone bracket -R126-
51 - Ser-Rx (+) from telephone bracket -R126-
52 - Ser-Rx (–) from telephone bracket -R126-
B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

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lation (from week 22/09 onwards)
2- MOST bus
3- Not used
4- Multi-pin connector, 4-pin (T4am) to display unit for front in‐
5- Multi-pin connector, 4-pin (T4ap) to connection for external
6- Not used
7- Not used
8- Not used
Note
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, brown (T8ah)

B - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin, blue (T12x)


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D - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T16q)

12 - Terminal 31
15 - Terminal 30
2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

system (from week 22/09 onwards)
2- MOST bus
3- Not used
J685-
6- Not used
7- Not used
8- Not used
Note

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12 - Terminal 31
15 - Terminal 30
2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

bracket -R126-

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Removing
– Remove mobile telephone -R54- .
– Unclip telephone bracket -R126- in direction of -arrow-.
– Unclip storage compartment from centre console.
– Unplug connector -arrow- on reverse side.

– Unscrew bolts -1- and -2- (2 Nm) and lift off telephone bracket
-R126- from storage compartment.
Installing

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6 Telephone system (Japan)

The telephone system consists of the mobile phone pre-installa‐
tion components.
The telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- is linked to the
communications system via the navigation system with CD drive
control unit -J401- .
The holder for the mobile telephone -R54- is located in the centre
armrest. The system is operated using the multimedia system
operating unit -E380- or the mobile telephone -R54- .
ceiver unit -R36- .

wards)
The telephone system consists of the Bluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem.
electronics -J794-
R54- via Bluetooth.
6.3 Mobile phone pre-installation (up to model year 2007) - layout
6. Telephone system (Japan) 225

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panel (centre)
sole
floor covering
trim (left-side)
receiver unit -R36- beneath
centre console storage com‐
partment
7 - Connector (T12t) in centre
armrest storage compartment
module -R164- ( telephone mi‐
rior light -W1-

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6.4 Mobile phone pre-installation (from model year 2008 onwards, up to

week 21/09) - layout

panel (centre)
sole
trim (left-side)
partment
6 - Connector (T12t) in centre
rior light -W1-

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6.5 Bluetooth hands-free system (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout

panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
terior light -W1-
side)

R164- - overview

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Pin assignment
microphone (blue)
Note

R164- ⇒ page 207 .

control unit -J525- (all vehicles)

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Pin assignment
R164- ⇒ page 208 .

ics -J794-
tronics -J794-
control unit -J525-

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Pin assignment
R164- ⇒ page 208 .

J523-
module -R164-
⇒ page 207
trol unit -J525-
side)
receiver unit -R36-
❑ Beneath centre console
storage compartment
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 233
⇒ page 235

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system ⇒ page 234
⇒ page 72
module -R164-
wheel

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6.9 Pin assignment

Note
Multi-pin connector, 54-pin, black (T54)

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 31
4 - Switch-on signal to navigation system with CD drive control
unit -J401-
6 - Data to navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-
7 - Data from navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-
8 - NF (+) (low frequency) to digital sound package control unit -
J525-
9 - NF (–) (low frequency) to digital sound package control unit -
J525-
10 - Terminal 31 (screen earth) to navigation system with CD drive
control unit -J401-
ule -R164- ( telephone microphone -R38- ) (up to model year
2007)
ule -R164- ( telephone microphone -R38- ) (up to model year
2007)
16 - NF mute (low frequency) to control unit for front display and
information control panel -J523-
37 - Connector cable (CU)
38 - Connector cable (TxAF)
39 - Connector cable (AG)
42 - Connector cable (TTxD)
43 - Connector cable (TRxD)
45 - Connector cable (CU)
46 - Connector cable (RxAF)
48 - Connector cable (PCon1)
49 - Connector cable (PCon2)
50 - Connector cable (AdPDt)
51 - Connector cable (AdPCt)

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2- MOST bus
3- Not used
J685-
6- Not used
7- Not used
8- Not used
Note



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12 - Terminal 31
15 - Terminal 30
2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

transmitter and receiver unit -R36-
The telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- is located be‐
neath the centre console storage compartment.
tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
– Unclip storage compartment -1- in direction of -arrow A-.
– Slide storage compartment -1- in direction of -arrow B- out of
centre console.
Connector cable -2- is secured on back of storage compartment
with two bolts -3- and is part of wiring harness for connector at
telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- .
Telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- is located in centre
console beneath centre armrest.
– Pry out cover panel.

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Telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- is only push-fitted

in holder.
– Pry telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- -2- out of
holder -3-.
– Unplug connector -1-.
Installing

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7 Navigation system

The navigation system is linked to the MMI Infotainment system
via the fibre optic MOST Bus.
The navigation system is available starting with the “MMI basic
plus” system.
With the “MMI basic plus” the navigation system with CD drive
control unit -J401- is located in the glove box and contains the
radio -R- and control unit for front display and information control
panel -J523- .
With the “MMI” the navigation system with CD drive control unit -
J401- is located in the luggage compartment (rear left).
The operation of all versions takes place using the multimedia
system operating unit -E380- .

wards)
The navigation system is part of the control unit 1 for information
electronics -J794- in the glove box.
The multimedia system operating unit -E380- is used for opera‐
tion.
Navigation data are stored on an internal hard disk (HDD) on MMI
system with maximum equipment.
7.3 Navigation system, MMI basic plus (up to week 35/08) - layout
7. Navigation system 237

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ter) in dash panel
switch
wheel
panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
6 - GPS aerial -R50- behind
roof end trim/vehicles with tel‐
ephone/Avant: roof aerial -
R216-
7 - Window aerials
8 - Aerial amplifier -R24- be‐
hind roof end trim (left-side)
drive control unit -J401- in
glove box
11 - Media player in position 2
-R119- in glove box (right-side)
floor covering
13 - Digital sound package control unit -J525- behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side)
14 - Sound systems
15 - Microphone unit in front roof module -R164- in front interior light -W1-
16 - Digital radio -R147- behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side)

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7.4 Navigation system, MMI minimum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) -
layout

GSM/RC)
panel (centre)
box (left-side)
sole (bottom)
6 - MOST bus
trim (left-side)
side)
box (right-side)
face) in glove box

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7.5 Navigation system, MMI (up to week 35/08) - layout

panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
ter) in dash panel
switch
wheel
8 - Radio -R- with speech input
(left-side)
trim (left-side)
roof end trim/vehicles with tel‐
ephone/Avant/USA: roof aerial
-R216-
control unit -J525- behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side)
12 - Sound systems

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7.6 Navigation system, MMI maximum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards)
- layout

GSM/RC)
panel (centre)
box (left-side)
sole (bottom)
switch
wheel
ter) in dash panel
side)
trim (left-side)
roof module -R164- ( front right
interior light -W1-

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J523- (MMI)
(centre)
❑ Overview (MMI basic)
⇒ page 20
❑ Overview (MMI)
⇒ page 21
- Roof aerial -R216-
❑ Overview (MMI basic)
⇒ page 26
❑ Overview (MMI)
⇒ page 27
❑ Overview (saloon USA)
⇒ page 121
❑ Overview (Avant USA)
⇒ page 124
trol unit -J525-
side)
- Navigation system with CD
drive control unit -J401- (MMI)
side)
6 - Navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401- (MMI basic plus)
❑ In glove box
❑ Pin assignment (up to week 35/08) ⇒ page 244

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❑ Overview saloon
⇒ page 23
❑ Overview Avant
⇒ page 29
❑ Overview (saloon USA)
⇒ page 122
❑ Overview (Avant USA)
⇒ page 125
(centre)
❑ Overview saloon
⇒ page 23
wheel
week 36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 246
wards) ⇒ page 72

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7.9 Pin assignment

7.9.1 Connectors for basic plus navigation
system (up to week 35/08)
Navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-
D - Connection block with four multi-pin connectors and one fuse
for unit
E - MOST bus
F - Connection HF (high frequency), white, from aerial amplifier -
R24-
G - Connection ZF (intermediate frequency), yellow, to aerial am‐
plifier -R24-
H - GPS connection (blue) from GPS aerial -R50- / roof aerial -
R216-
Note
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, brown (T8g)

1 - Wake Up to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
4 - Res HU to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
5 - Res BT to multimedia system operating unit -E380-
8 - Earth to display unit for front information display and operating
B - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin, black (T12p)

3 - Data (+) to display unit for front information display and oper‐
4 - Data (–) to display unit for front information display and oper‐

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C - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin, black (T12q)

5 - Data (–) from display unit for front information display and op‐
11 - Data (+) from display unit for front information display and
D - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8h)

bile phone installation
12 - Terminal 31
13 - Voltage supply to display unit for front information display and
15 - Terminal 30
E - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
7.9.2 Connectors for navigation system, MMI

(up to week 35/08)
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8o)
B - MOST bus
C - GPS connection (blue) from GPS aerial -R50- / roof aerial -
R216-
Note

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A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8o)

1 - Terminal 31
2 - Terminal 30
B - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
7.9.3 Connectors for navigation system, MMI

2- MOST bus
3- FBAS input
J685-
6- Not used
8- Not used
Note

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1 - NF mute (low frequency) from pre-fitted components for mobile
phone installation

J772-
J772-
J772-
J772-

12 - Terminal 31
15 - Terminal 30

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2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
7.10 Removing and installing navigation sys‐

tem with CD drive control unit -J401- ,
MMI basic (up to week 35/08)
The navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401- is located
in the glove box.


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tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
WARNING
The MOST Bus fibre optic cables for the navigation system with
CD drive control unit -J401- have been made as short as pos‐
sible.
Unplug the Most Bus connector at the navigation system with
CD drive control unit -J401- before removing the navigation
system with CD drive control unit -J401- .
is fitted to the bottom of the glove box. The connectors on the
navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401- can be un‐
plugged after removing the service flap.
the retainers.
– Unplug all connectors at navigation system with CD drive con‐
trol unit -J401- .
– Insert two radio release tools -T10057- into slots on navigation

system with CD drive control unit -J401- until they engage.
– Pull navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401- out of
mounting frame.
– Press release tabs on navigation system with CD drive control
unit -J401- and remove radio release tool -T10057- .
Installing
– Insert the navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-
into mounting frame until it engages.

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7.11 Removing and installing navigation sys‐

tem with CD drive control unit -J401- ,
MMI (up to week 35/08)
behind the luggage compartment side trim (left-side).

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing

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All vehicles:
– Unplug any connectors on the control units that are in the way.
– Pivot the rack into the luggage compartment until the connec‐
tors for the navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-
are accessible.
– Unplug the connector for the fibre optic MOST Bus.
– Unplug the remaining connectors.
– Insert two radio release tools -T10057- into slots on navigation

system with CD drive control unit -J401- until they engage.
– Pull the navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-
out of the rack.
– Press release tabs on navigation system with CD drive control
unit -J401- and remove radio release tool -T10057- .
Installing
– Insert the navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-
into mounting frame until it engages.

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8 Navigation system (Japan)

The navigation system is linked to the communications system
via the fibre optic MOST Bus.
in the luggage compartment. The multimedia system operating
unit -E380- is used for operation.
A chip card reader control unit -J676- with traffic data aerial -
R173- (toll) and the mobile phone pre-installation are integrated
in the system.

wards)
The navigation system is part of the control unit 1 for information
electronics -J794- located in the centre console (top).
The multimedia system operating unit -E380- is used for opera‐
tion.
Navigation data are stored on an internal hard disk (HDD).
A chip card reader control unit -J676- with traffic data aerial -
R173- (toll) is integrated in the system.
8.3 Navigation system, MMI (up to model year 2007) - layout

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1 - Traffic data aerial -R173- on

centre of windscreen (top left)
2 - Chip card reader control
unit -J676- in glove box
partment
4 - Connection for mobile
phone (T12t) in centre armrest
storage compartment
trim (left-side)
floor covering
panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
behind roof end trim (rear right)
roof end trim (centre)/vehicles
with telephone/Avant: roof aer‐
ial -R216-
8. Navigation system (Japan) 253

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8.4 Navigation system, MMI (from model year 2008 onwards, up to week 21/09)
- layout

centre of windscreen (top left)
trim (left-side)
partment
5 - Connection for mobile
phone (T12t) in centre armrest
storage compartment
rior light -W1-
panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
behind roof end trim (rear right)
roof end trim (centre)/vehicles
with telephone/Avant: roof aer‐
ial -R216-

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8.5 Navigation system (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout

panel (centre)
box (left-side)
windscreen (top centre)
sole (bottom)
switch
wheel
insert -J285- in dash panel
(left-side)
trim (left-side)
roof module -R164- ( front right microphone -R141- ) in front interior light -W1-

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J523-
3 - Traffic data aerial -R173-
❑ On windscreen (top
centre)
⇒ page 264
(centre)
trol unit -J525-
side)
- Navigation system with CD
side)
model year 2007)
⇒ page 258
❑ Pin assignment (from model year 2008 onwards, up to week 21/09) ⇒ page 259
❑ Removing and installing (up to week 35/08) ⇒ page 250
7 - Chip card reader control unit -J676-
❑ In glove box
❑ Pin assignment (up to week 21/09) ⇒ page 263

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2 - Traffic data aerial -R173-
❑ On windscreen (top
centre)
⇒ page 264
(centre)
trol unit -J525-
side)
week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 261
wards) ⇒ page 72
unit -J676-
❑ In glove box

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8.8 Pin assignment

8.8.1 Connectors for navigation system (up to
model year 2007)
A - MOST bus
B - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T8o)
C - Multi-pin connector, 32-pin, black (T32i) to chip card reader
control unit -J676-
D - Multi-pin connector, 22-pin, black (T22d) to display and oper‐
ating unit changeover unit -J728-
E - GPS connection (blue) from GPS aerial -R50- / roof aerial -
R216-
F - Connection VICS (black) from aerial amplifier 2 -R111-
Note
A - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

1 - Terminal 31
2 - Terminal 30

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C - Multi-pin connector, 32-pin, black (T32i)

8 - Data from telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36-
10 - Terminal 31 to telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36-
11 - Data from chip card reader control unit -J676-
12 - Terminal 31 (screen earth) to chip card reader control unit -
J676-
J676-
24 - Data to telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36-
26 - Switch-on signal from telephone transmitter and receiver unit
-R36-
27 - Data to chip card reader control unit -J676-
32 - Switch-on signal from chip card reader control unit -J676- /
traffic data aerial -R173-
8.8.2 Connectors for navigation system (from

model year 2008 onwards, up to
week 21/09)
A - MOST bus
C - Multi-pin connector, 26-pin, black (T26d) to chip card reader
control unit -J676- / telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36-
D - Multi-pin connector, 10-pin, black (T10ai) to control unit for
front display and information control panel -J523-
E - GPS connection (blue) from GPS aerial -R50- / roof aerial -
R216-
F - Connection VICS (black) from aerial amplifier 2 -R111-
Note
A - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

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1- Terminal 31
2- Terminal 30
3- Not used
4- Speed signal from ABS control unit with EDL -J104-
6- Not used
7- Microphone input (–) from microphone unit in front roof mod‐
8- Microphone input (+) from microphone unit in front roof
module -R164- ( telephone microphone -R38- )
C - Multi-pin connector, 26-pin, black (T26d)

6 - Terminal 31 (screen earth) to telephone transmitter and re‐
ceiver unit -R36-
7 - Switch-on signal from telephone transmitter and receiver unit
-R36-
13 - Switch-on signal from chip card reader control unit -J676- /
traffic data aerial -R173-
J676-
J676-
Multi-pin connector, 10-pin, black (T10ai)

All pins are connected to the control unit for front display and in‐
1- Tx2 (+)
2- Tx2 (–)
3- LV-Diag
4- Tx1 (+)
5- Tx1 (–)
6- CLK (+)
7- CLK (–)
8- Earth
9- Tx0 (+)
10 - Tx0 (–)

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8.8.3 Connectors for navigation system (from

week 22/09 onwards)
2- MOST bus
3- FBAS input
4- Multi-pin connector, 4-pin (T4am) to display unit for front in‐
6- Not used
8- Not used
Note

5 - Switch-on signal from chip card reader control unit -J676-

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J772-
J772-
J772-
J772-

12 - Terminal 31
15 - Terminal 30

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2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
8.8.4 Connector on chip card reader control

unit -J676- (up to week 21/09)
Chip card reader control unit -J676-
Note
Multi-pin connector, 32-pin, black (T32k)

1-16 - To traffic data aerial -R173-
17 - Data VICS to navigation system with CD drive control unit -
J401-
control unit -J401-
19 - Data VICS from navigation system with CD drive control unit
-J401-
21 - Switch-on signal to navigation system with CD drive control
unit -J401-
22 - Terminal 30
23 - Data ETC to navigation system with CD drive control unit -
J401-
control unit -J401-
25 - Data ETC from navigation system with CD drive control unit
-J401-
28 - Terminal 31

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8.8.5 Connector on chip card reader control

unit -J676- (from week 22/09 onwards)
Chip card reader control unit -J676-
Note
Multi-pin connector, 32-pin, black (T32k)

1-16 - To traffic data aerial -R173-
17 - Data VICS to control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-
19 - Data VICS from control unit 1 for information electronics -
J794-
21 - Switch-on signal to control unit 1 for information electronics
-J794-
22 - Terminal 30
23 - Data ETC to control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-
25 - Data ETC from control unit 1 for information electronics -
J794-
28 - Terminal 31
8.9 Removing and installing traffic data aer‐

ial -R173-
The connectors for the traffic data aerial -R173- are located be‐
hind the front interior light -W1- .
Removing
96 .
Do not detach connectors at front interior light -W1- .
– Unplug connectors -1- and -2- for traffic data aerial -R173- .
Removing traffic data aerial -R173- :

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– Use a small screwdriver to pull out the expanding clip -2- in

direction of arrow.
– Pull traffic data aerial -R173- -1- down off windscreen in di‐
rection of arrow.
Installing
8.10 Removing and installing chip card read‐

er control unit -J676-
The chip card reader control unit -J676- is inserted above the CD
changer -R41- at the glove box lining.
Removing
– Open glove box.
– Remove chip card.
– Slide chip card reader control unit -J676- -1- towards rear in
direction of arrow until it can be detached from lining -2-.
– Pull out retaining clip -4-.
– Unplug connector -3-.
Installing
– Make sure all retaining tabs of chip card reader control unit -
J676- engage in lining.

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9 TV system

The TV system is part of the MMI Infotainment system.
The TV tuner -R78- is connected to the other components of the
Infotainment system via the MOST Bus. The multimedia system
operating unit -E380- is used for operation.
In addition, a digital TV tuner -R171- can be fitted for areas where
digital TV reception (DVB-T) is possible. The digital TV tuner -
R171- is operated via a separate remote control.
The digital TV tuner -R171- is not connected to a BUS system; it
has a limited self-diagnosis capability via the analogue TV tuner
-R78-
From model year 2006 onwards, a so-called “hybrid” TV tuner -
R78- is fitted for receiving analogue and digital TV channels.
Fault finding on the analogue/hybrid TV tuner -R78- is performed
via the “Guided Fault Finding” ⇒ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and
information system VAS 5051.

wards)
Infotainment system via the MOST Bus. The multimedia system
operating unit -E380- is used for operation.
A so-called “hybrid” tuner is fitted for receiving analogue and dig‐
ital TV channels.
A DVD drive is fitted in the control unit 1 for information electronics
-J794- and can be used to play DVDs.
9.3 TV system MMI (up to week 35/08) - layout

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panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
R118- / media player in posi‐
tion 2 -R119- in glove box
(left-side)
7 - Digital TV tuner -R171- be‐
9 - Window aerials
(left-side)
11 - Sound systems
9. TV system 267
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9.4 TV system (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout

panel (centre)
tion electronics -J794- (with
DVD player) in glove box (left-
side)
sole (bottom)
box (right-side)
(left-side)
side)
8 - Aerial amplifier -R24- / aer‐
ial amplifier 2 -R111- / aerial
amplifier 3 -R112-
9 - Aerial amplifier -R24- / aer‐
ial amplifier 1 for TV -R82-
10 - TV aerial 2 -R56- / TV aer‐
ial 3 -R57-
11 - TV aerial 1 -R55-
12 - FBAS wire to control unit 1
for information electronics -
J794-

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9.5 Fitting locations on saloon (up to week 35/08)

tion 2 -R119-
❑ In glove box
wheel
❑ Overview saloon (up to
week 35/08) ⇒ page 21
R150-
trol unit -J525-
side)
- TV tuner -R78-
side)
❑ Pin assignment (ana‐
logue) ⇒ page 272
week 35/08)
⇒ page 274
⇒ page 277
- Digital TV tuner -R171-
side)
9. TV system 269
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9.6 Fitting locations on Avant (up to week 35/08)

J523-
wheel
side)
❑ Overview Avant (up to
week 35/08) ⇒ page 27
❑ On rear window
❑ Overview Avant (up to
week 35/08) ⇒ page 27
R150-
trol unit -J525-
side)
- TV tuner -R78-
side)
❑ Pin assignment (ana‐
logue) ⇒ page 272
week 35/08)
⇒ page 274
- Digital TV tuner -R171-
❑ Overview Avant (up to week 35/08) ⇒ page 27

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12 - Media player in position 1 -R118- / media player in position 2 -R119-

❑ In glove box

mum equipment (from
week 36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 51
wards) ⇒ page 72
wheel
❑ Overview saloon (from
week 36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 23
❑ Overview Avant (from
week 36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 29
R150-
trol unit -J525-
side)
- TV tuner -R78-
side)
week 36/08 onwards)
⇒ page 276
9. TV system 271
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9.8 Pin assignment

9.8.1 Connectors on TV tuner -R78- (ana‐
logue)
TV tuner -R78-
A - MOST bus
B - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, red (T20n)
C - Connection TV3/TV4 (green) from aerial amplifier 2 -R111- /
digital TV tuner -R171- (saloon)
- Connection TV3/TV4 (green) from aerial amplifier 3 -R112- /
aerial amplifier 4 for TV -R85- / digital TV tuner -R171- (Avant)
D - Connection TV1/TV2 (brown) from aerial amplifier -R24- / dig‐
ital TV tuner -R171- (saloon/Avant)
E - FBAS output (green) to control unit for front display and infor‐
mation control panel -J523-
Note
A - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

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B - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, red (T20n)

1 - Terminal 30
2 - Terminal 31
8 - Screen earth 1
9 - Screen earth 1
10 - Audio Input, left 1
11 - Audio Input, right 1
12 - Video Input 1
13 - Screen earth 1
14 - Screen earth 2
15 - Screen earth 2
16 - Audio Input, left 2
17 - Audio Input, right 2
18 - Video Input 2
19 - Screen earth 2
9.8.2 Connectors on digital TV tuner -R171-

Digital TV tuner -R171-
A - Connection TV1/TV2 (brown) from aerial amplifier -R24- (sa‐
loon/Avant)
B - Connection TV3/TV4 (green) from aerial amplifier 2 -R111-
(saloon)
aerial amplifier 4 for TV -R85- (Avant)
C - Connection TV3/TV4 (green) to TV tuner -R78-
D - Connection TV1/TV2 (brown) to TV tuner -R78-
E - Button for initialising remote control
F - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, red (T20o)
G - Connection for SW download cable (not used)
Note
9. TV system 273
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F - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, red (T20o)

1- Screen earth
2- Video Output
3- Screen earth
4- Audio Output, left
5- Audio Output, right
6- Screen earth
7- Screen earth
8- Terminal 31
9- Power on/off
10 - Terminal 30
11 - Screen earth
12 - Video input
13 - Screen earth
14 - Audio Input, left
15 - Audio Input, right
16 - Screen earth
9.8.3 Connectors on TV tuner -R78- (up to

week 35/08)
TV tuner -R78-
loon/Avant)
B - Connection TV3/TV4 (green) from aerial amplifier 2 -R111-
(saloon)
aerial amplifier 4 for TV -R85- (Avant)
C - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, red (T20n)
D - MOST bus
mation control panel -J523- / reversing camera system control
unit -J772-
Note

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1- Terminal 30
2- Terminal 31
4- Screen earth
5- Video output (RSE)
6- Screen earth (audio)
7- Audio output L (RSE)
8- Audio output R (RSE)
9- Screen earth
10 - Audio input L
11 - Audio input R
12 - Video input
13 - Screen earth
14 - Screen earth
15 - Screen earth
16 - Audio input L
17 - Audio input R
18 - Video input
19 - Screen earth
20 - ID PIN
D - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
9. TV system 275
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9.8.4 Connectors on TV tuner -R78- (from

week 36/08 onwards)
TV tuner -R78-
loon)
- Connection TV1/TV2 (brown) from aerial amplifier 1 for TV -
R82- / aerial amplifier 2 -R111- (Avant)
B - Connection TV3 (green) from aerial amplifier -R24- (saloon)
- Connection TV3 (green) from aerial amplifier 3 -R112- (Avant)
D - MOST bus
E - FBAS output (green) to control unit 1 for information electron‐
ics -J794-
Note

1- Terminal 30
2- Terminal 31
4- Screen earth
5- Video out (RSE)
6- Screen earth
7- Audio out L (RSE)
8- Audio out R (RSE)
9- Screen earth
10 - Audio in L
11 - Audio in R
12 - Video in
13 - Screen earth
14 - Screen earth
15 - Screen earth
16 - Audio in L
17 - Audio in R
18 - Video in
19 - Screen earth
20 - ID PIN

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D - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
9.9 Removing and installing TV tuner -R78-

(up to week 35/08)
The TV tuner -R78- is located behind luggage compartment side
trim (left-side).

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
9. TV system 277
Audi A6 2005 ➤
All vehicles:
– Pivot the rack in the luggage compartment until the securing

bolts for the TV tuner -R78- -2- are accessible.
– First remove the digital radio -R147- -4- if fitted ⇒ page 91 .
The digital radio -R147- blocks access to two of the four bolts.
– Unplug all connectors at TV tuner -R78- .

– Remove the TV tuner -R78- -3- from the rack -1-.
Installing
9.9.1 Removing and installing digital TV tuner

-R171-
The digital TV tuner -R171- is located behind the luggage com‐
partment side trim (left-side).

Audi A6 2005 ➤
♦ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS

5051B-

Removing
All vehicles:
– Pivot the rack in the luggage compartment until the connectors

and securing bolts for the digital TV tuner -R171- -1- are ac‐
cessible.
– Unplug all connectors on digital TV tuner -R171- -1-.
A retaining plate -4- is fitted to digital TV tuner -R171- -1- (bottom).
The digital TV tuner -R171- -1- with retaining plate -4- is fitted to
clips at bottom of rack.
– Lift off the digital TV tuner -R171- from the clips and from the
rack.
– Unscrew bolts -5- (2 Nm) and remove retaining plate -4- from
digital TV tuner -R171- -1-.
Installing
9. TV system 279
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– Make sure that spacer -3- is bonded to reverse side of digital

TV tuner -R171- -1-.
– Then fit retaining plate -4- to digital TV tuner -R171- and se‐
cure with speed nuts -6- and bolts -5- (2 Nm).
Initialising the remote control
– Switch on ignition.

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– Press E button on digital TV tuner -R171- .

To do so, use a 2.5 mm hexagon key .
– Simultaneously (or at least within 1 second) press MENU button
on remote control.
– Switch to “TV” at the multimedia system operating unit -E380- .
“TV” should appear on the display unit for front information display
and operating unit control unit -J685- .
– Check whether analogue TV reception is available.
Please note that analogue TV reception may vary according to
your current location.
– Switch to “External AV source” at the multimedia system op‐
erating unit -E380- .
“External AV source” should appear on the display unit for front
information display and operating unit control unit -J685- .
– Connect up the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information sys‐
tem -VAS 5051B- .
– Switch on ignition.
– Touch “Self-diagnosis” key on tester display.
Address word: “57 - TV tuner”
– Touch “57 TV tuner” key on tester display.
Note
The digital TV tuner -R171- does not have a self-diagnosis func‐

tion; only a limited diagnosis of the aerial and video connections
is available via the factory-fitted TV tuner -R78- .
Reading measured value block

– Select diagnosis function “Read measured value block” from
list.
– Enter desired 3-digit display group number on keypad and
confirm entry by touching Q key.
Display group number: 009
If the wires for voltage supply and aerials have been properly fit‐
ted, the display zones should show “Yes” in the first zone and
“NO” in the second zone.
– If not, check wiring and repeat the diagnosis.
Read measured → ▾ Indicated on display

value block 9
YES No
External input AV 2
External input AV 1
– Terminate diagnosis.
9. TV system 281
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Testing remote control

After the remote control has been successfully initialised, the op‐
erating screen for the digital TV tuner -R171- will appear in the
display unit for front information display and operating unit control
unit -J685- (“External AV source” must be activated).
– Check to see if the operating screen for the digital TV tuner -
R171- can be operated with the remote control.

trim (left-side).

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
First remove digital sound package control unit -J525- together
with bracket, if fitted.
J525- .

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– Unscrew nuts -1- and bolts -3- (3.5 Nm) at bracket -2- and lift
bracket with digital sound package control unit -J525- -2- into
– Unplug connectors -1-, -2- and -3- at TV tuner -R78- -4-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- (2 Nm) at TV tuner -R78- -4-.

9. TV system 283
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10 TV system (Japan)
10.1 General notes

Infotainment system via the fibre optic MOST Bus. The multime‐
dia system operating unit -E380- is used for operation.
The TV tuner -R78- can be used for receiving analogue (up to
model year 2007) and digital TV channels (from model year 2008
onwards).
A TV card reader -R204- is connected to the TV tuner -R78- for
receiving pay-TV channels (from model year 2008 onwards).
From week 22/09 onwards a DVD drive is fitted in the control unit 1
for information electronics -J794- which can be used to play
DVDs.
Fault finding on the TV tuner -R78- is performed via the “Guided
Fault Finding” ⇒ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information sys‐
tem VAS 5051.
10.2 TV system, MMI (up to week 21/09) - layout

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panel (centre)
sole (bottom)
tion 2 -R119- in glove box
6 - TV card reader -R204- be‐
(left-side)
9 - Window aerials
(left-side)
11 - Sound systems
10. TV system (Japan) 285

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10.3 TV system, MMI (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout

panel (centre)
box (left-side)
sole (bottom)
side)
6 - TV card reader -R204- be‐
(left-side)
9 - Window aerials
box (right-side)

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tion 2 -R119-
❑ In glove box
wheel
❑ Overview (up to
week 21/09)
⇒ page 157
R150-
trol unit -J525-
side)
- TV tuner -R78-
side)
week 21/09)
⇒ page 290
(up to week 21/09)
⇒ page 292
- TV card reader -R204-
side)

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J523-
wheel
side)
❑ Overview (up to
week 21/09)
⇒ page 160
❑ On rear window
❑ Overview (up to
week 21/09)
⇒ page 160
R150-
right)
trol unit -J525-
side)
- TV tuner -R78-
side)
week 21/09) ⇒ page 290
❑ Overview (up to week 21/09) ⇒ page 160
❑ Only with BOSE

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12 - Media player in position 1 -R118- / media player in position 2 -R119-

❑ In glove box

week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 174
wards) ⇒ page 72
wheel
❑ Overview saloon (from
week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 158
❑ Overview Avant (from
week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 162
R150-
trol unit -J525-
side)
- TV tuner -R78-
side)
week 22/09 onwards)
⇒ page 291

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10.7 Connectors
10.7.1 Connectors on TV tuner -R78- (up to
week 21/09)
TV tuner -R78-
loon/Avant)
B - Connection TV3 (green) from aerial amplifier 2 -R111- (saloon)
C - Connection TV card reader -R204-
D - Multi-pin connector, 20-pin, red (T20n)
E - MOST bus
F - FBAS output (green) to control unit for front display and infor‐
unit -J772-
Note

1- Terminal 30
2- Terminal 31
4- Screen earth
5- Video output (RSE)
7- Audio output L (RSE)
8- Audio output R (RSE)
9- Screen earth
10 - Audio input L
11 - Audio input R
12 - Video input
13 - Screen earth
14 - Screen earth
15 - Screen earth
16 - Audio input L
17 - Audio input R
18 - Video input
19 - Screen earth
20 - I/D PIN

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E - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
10.7.2 Connectors on TV tuner -R78- (from

week 22/09 onwards)
TV tuner -R78-
loon)
- Connection TV1/TV2 (brown) from aerial amplifier 1 for TV -
R82- / aerial amplifier 2 -R111- (Avant)
B - Connection TV3 (green) from aerial amplifier -R24- (saloon)
C - Connection TV card reader -R204-
E - MOST bus
F - FBAS output (green) to control unit 1 for information electron‐
ics -J794-
Note

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1- Terminal 30
2- Terminal 31
4- Screen earth
5- Video out (RSE)
6- Screen earth
7- Audio out L (RSE)
8- Audio out R (RSE)
9- Screen earth
10 - Audio in L
11 - Audio in R
12 - Video in
13 - Screen earth
14 - Screen earth
15 - Screen earth
16 - Audio in L
17 - Audio in R
18 - Video in
19 - Screen earth
20 - ID PIN
E - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

(up to week 21/09)
trim (left-side).

Audi A6 2005 ➤

tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
All vehicles:
– Pivot the rack in the luggage compartment until the securing

bolts for the TV tuner -R78- -3- are accessible.
– Unplug all connectors at TV tuner -R78- .

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Installing
10.9 Removing and installing TV card reader

-R204- (from model year 2008 onwards,
up to week 21/09)
The TV card reader -R204- is located behind the luggage com‐
partment side trim (left-side).
Removing
All vehicles:
– Remove SIM card from TV card reader -R204- .
– Remove TV card reader -R204- -1- from rack and unplug con‐
nector at TV card reader -R204- -1-.
Installing

Audi A6 2005 ➤
10.10 Removing and installing TV card reader

-R204- (from week 22/09 onwards)
TV card reader -R204- is located behind luggage compartment
side trim (left-side) on infotainment rack.
Removing
– Remove SIM card from TV card reader -R204- .
J525- .
– Unscrew nuts -1- and bolts -3- (3.5 Nm) at bracket -2- and lift
bracket with digital sound package control unit -J525- -2- into
– Unplug connector at TV card reader -R204- .
TV card reader -R204- is secured to bottom of bracket for digital
sound package control unit -J525- .
– Unscrew bolts -3- (2 Nm) at TV card reader -R204- -2- and

detach it from bracket -1-.
Installing

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11 Reversing camera system
11.1 General notes

The reversing camera system provides assistance to the driver
when driving the vehicle backwards; the information about the
prevailing traffic conditions behind the vehicle is supplied to the
driver via the display unit for front information display and oper‐
ating unit control unit -J685- .
The system will be switched on as soon as reverse gear is en‐
gaged. The system can be activated manually by operating the
parking aid button -E266- in centre console.
The reversing camera system consists of the following compo‐
nents:
♦ Reversing camera -R189-
♦ Reversing camera system control unit -J772-
J523-
♦ Steering wheel with steering angle sender -G85-
As an option, other control units may also be installed.
Do not fit an additional number plate on vehicles equipped with
reversing camera system as this will impair the function of the
reversing camera system.
11.2 Reversing camera system (up to week 35/08) - layout

Audi A6 2005 ➤

panel (centre)
and information control panel
behind glove box
sole (bottom)
5 - FBAS wire from reversing
camera system control unit -
J772- to control unit for front
display and information control
panel -J523-
6 - FBAS wire from TV tuner -
R78-
camera -R189-
8 - Reversing camera -R189-
in rear lid
9 - Reversing camera system
(right-side)
(left-side)
11 - CAN bus (convenience)
12 - MOST bus
13 - Parking aid control unit -
J446- behind luggage compartment side trim (right-side)
14 - Onboard supply control unit -J519- behind dash panel trim (driver's side)
15 - Convenience system central control unit -J393- behind luggage compartment side trim (right-side)
16 - Trailer detector control unit -J345- behind luggage compartment side trim (right-side)
17 - Entry and start authorisation control unit -J518- behind luggage compartment side trim (right-side)
18 - ABS control unit -J104- in engine compartment
19 - Steering angle sender -G85- on steering column at steering column electronics control unit -J527-
20 - CAN bus (drive train)
11. Reversing camera system 297

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11.3 Reversing camera system (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout

panel (centre)
box (left-side)
sole (bottom)
camera system control unit -
J772-
camera -R189-
in rear lid
(right-side)
10 - MOST bus
11 - Parking aid control unit -
partment side trim (right-side)
12 - Trailer detector control unit
-J345- behind luggage com‐
partment side trim (right-side)
13 - CAN bus (drive train)
14 - ABS control unit -J104- in engine compartment
15 - Steering angle sender -G85- on steering column at steering column electronics control unit -J527-

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J523-
control unit -J772-
partment side trim
(right-side)
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 301
⇒ page 302
❑ In rear lid next to handle
⇒ page 302

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J523-
control unit -J772-
partment side trim
(right-side)
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 301
⇒ page 302

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❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 51
control unit -J772-
partment side trim
(right-side)
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 301
⇒ page 302
11.7 Connectors on reversing camera sys‐

tem control unit -J772-
Reversing camera system control unit -J772-
A - Multi-pin connector, 54-pin, black (T54b)
B - FBAS input (brown) from TV tuner -R78- (up to week 35/08)
- Not used (from week 36/08 onwards)
C - FBAS output (green) to control unit for front display and in‐
formation control panel -J523- (up to week 35/08)
- FBAS output (green) to control unit 1 for information electronics
-J794- (from week 36/08 onwards)
D - FBAS input (grey) from reversing camera -R189-
Note

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A - Multi-pin connector, 54-pin, black (T54b)

43 - Terminal 30
44 - Terminal 31
47 - Terminal 31 to reversing camera -R189-
48 - Voltage supply for reversing camera -R189-
11.8 Removing and installing reversing cam‐

era system control unit -J772-
The reversing camera system control unit -J772- is located behind
tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
– Open right-side luggage compartment storage area.
All vehicles:
The reversing camera system control unit -J772- is only wedged
in the bracket.
– Unplug connectors -2- at reversing camera system control unit
-J772- -1-.
– Unclip reversing camera system control unit -J772- -1- in di‐
rection of -arrow- and lift it out.
Installing
– Perform calibration ⇒ page 304 .

era -R189- , saloon
The reversing camera -R189- is installed in the rear lid next to the
handle.

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Removing
Reversing camera -R189- is equipped with a trailing cable. Con‐
nectors to vehicle wiring harness are located in rear lid.
– Remove rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 70 .
– Detach retaining plate -3-.
The reversing camera -R189- -2- is secured to handle trim.
– Pull reversing camera -R189- -2- out of handle trim using a
suitable tool.
– Unplug connectors -1- and -2- and pull reversing camera -

R189- out of rear lid.
Installing
– Close rear lid.

era -R189- , Avant
The reversing camera -R189- is installed in the rear lid next to the
handle.
Removing
Reversing camera -R189- is equipped with a trailing cable. Con‐
nectors to vehicle wiring harness are located in rear lid.
– Remove trim at bottom of rear lid ⇒ General body repairs,
– Detach retaining plate -3-.
The reversing camera -R189- -2- is secured to handle trim.
– Pull reversing camera -R189- -2- out of handle trim using a
suitable tool.

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– Unplug connectors -1- and -2- and pull reversing camera -

R189- out of rear lid.
Installing
– Close rear lid.
11.11 Calibrating reversing camera system

After performing service work on the vehicle it might be necessary
to re-calibrate the system of the reversing camera. This might be
required after:
♦ Removing and installing reversing camera -R189-
♦ Renewing reversing camera system control unit -J772-
♦ Performing accident repair work on rear lid
♦ Performing repair work on rear axle
Preparations before starting work
♦ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS
5051B-
♦ Calibration unit -VAS 6350-
♦ Spacing laser -VAS 6350/2-

Preparations before starting work
The vehicle must be standing on a firm and even surface in order
to perform calibration. Make sure nobody is inside the vehicle
when performing calibration. Do not move the vehicle and do not

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open or close any of the vehicle doors when performing calibra‐

tion. The rear lid must be closed.
– Connect up ⇒ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information sys‐
tem VAS 5051.
– Move steering angle sender -G85- to 0 position (wheels in
straight-ahead position).
Overview of calibration equipment set-up (saloon)
1 - Wheel centre mounting -

VAS 6350/1-
VAS 6350/1-
3 - Locating bracket (right-
side)
❑ Mounting for spacing la‐
ser -VAS 6350/2-
4 - Plastic foot
❑ Three on underside of
calibration unit -VAS
6350/4-
❑ Adjustable, for aligning
horizontal position of
6350/4-
5 - Linear laser -VAS 6350/3-
❑ Switching on and off ⇒
Owner's Manual
6 - Spacing laser -VAS 6350/2-
❑ Operating instructions
⇒ Owner's Manual
7 - Spirit level on calibration
unit -VAS 6350/4-
❑ For checking horizontal
position of calibration
unit -VAS 6350/4-
8 - Locating bracket (left-side)
ser -VAS 6350/2-
9 - Calibration unit -VAS
6350/4-
❑ -Dimension A- = 1.47 m
to 1.90 m between locating brackets of calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- and wheel centre mountings -VAS
6350/1-
Overview of calibration equipment set-up (Avant)

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VAS 6350/1-
VAS 6350/1-
3 - Locating bracket (right-
side)
ser -VAS 6350/2-
4 - Plastic foot
❑ Three on underside of
6350/4-
❑ Adjustable, for aligning
horizontal position of
6350/4-
5 - Linear laser -VAS 6350/3-
❑ Switching on and off ⇒
Owner's Manual
6 - Spacing laser -VAS 6350/2-
❑ Operating instructions
⇒ Owner's Manual
7 - Spirit level on calibration
unit -VAS 6350/4-
❑ For checking horizontal
position of calibration
unit -VAS 6350/4-
8 - Locating bracket (left-side)
ser -VAS 6350/2-
9 - Calibration unit -VAS
6350/4-
❑ -Dimension A- = 1.47 m
to 1.90 m between locating brackets of calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- and wheel centre mountings -VAS
6350/1-
Setting up calibration unit -VAS 6350/4-

– Check the bolt hole circle pattern on the wheels.
– Prepare wheel centre mountings -VAS 6350/1- as required.
– To do so, secure three wheel bolt adapters to each wheel
centre mounting -VAS 6350/1- to match the hole circle.
– Position paddles on both wheel centre mountings -VAS
6350/1- and secure each paddle with clamping bolt.
– Fit wheel centre mountings -VAS 6350/1- onto wheel bolts on
rear wheels.

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The wheel centre mountings -VAS 6350/1- are kept in position by

the O-rings in the adapters.
Note
When fitting the wheel centre mountings -VAS 6350/1- onto the
wheels, make sure that they are not mounted on any “anti-theft”
wheel bolts that might be installed.
– Using clamping bolts adjust paddles so that they are free to

move just slightly above the ground.
Make sure the paddles can move freely.
– Position calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- behind vehicle at a dis‐
tance of 1.47 m to 1.90 m from rear wheels; refer to
-dimension A- in overview saloon ⇒ page 305 /Avant
⇒ page 305 .
– Move calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- to a horizontal position.
– Turn plastic feet beneath calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- to

make air bubble in spirit level move exactly to centre of display
-arrow-.
WARNING
Make sure no light is reflected on calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- .

Reflected light impairs the view of the reversing camera -R189-
and therefore it may be impossible to perform calibration.
– Switch on linear laser -VAS 6350/3- -1- on calibration unit -

VAS 6350/4- and align entire calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- so
that laser beam of linear laser -VAS 6350/3- hits centre of Audi
rings on rear of vehicle.
Saloon
Avant
– Check whether Audi rings are in the centre on rear of vehicle;
readjust laser beam accordingly.
– Switch on the spacing laser -VAS 6350/2- with the ON button.

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The following display appears and the laser will be switched on.
– Hold spacing laser -VAS 6350/2- -2- flush with bracket on one
side of calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- as shown in illustration.
Spacing laser -VAS 6350/2- must make firm contact with
bracket.
– Make sure laser beam from spacing laser -VAS 6350/2- hits
lower, larger part of paddle -1-.
If this is not the case, position of paddles must be corrected ac‐
cordingly using clamping bolts on wheel centre mounting -VAS
6350/1- .
– Hold spacing laser -VAS 6350/2- in locating bracket on cali‐
bration unit -VAS 6350/4- with one hand while laser beam is
visible on paddle.
– Briefly operate the ON button to measure distance.
Display readout
– Make a note of the displayed value.
– Perform same measuring procedure for rear wheel on other
side of calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- .
Measured distance value must be identical on both sides.
If values are not identical:
– Adjust calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- until values on both sides
are identical.
When adjusting calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- , make sure that
linear laser -VAS 6350/3- on calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- still hits
centre of Audi rings and spirit level display also remains in the
centre. If necessary, readjust.

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– Measure height of calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- : dimension

-H- (top edge of platform - floor).
Now enter measured distance value and height in vehicle diag‐
nostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- in “millime‐
tres”.
Performing calibration
Select “Guided Functions” in vehicle diagnostic, testing and in‐
formation system -VAS 5051B- .
– In “Vehicle selection” menu, select the relevant data for the
vehicle.
– Select “Reversing camera system”.
– Select “Functions”.
– Select “Calibration”.
Further assistance is given by vehicle diagnostic, testing and in‐
formation system -VAS 5051B- when continuing with calibration
procedure.
WARNING
Make sure no light is reflected on calibration unit -VAS 6350/4- .

Reflected light impairs the view of the reversing camera -R189-
and therefore it may be impossible to perform calibration.

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12 Multi-function steering wheel
12.1 General notes

Buttons are integrated in the steering wheel in order to make the
Infotainment, telephone and navigation systems easier to use. On
vehicles with tiptronic, rocker switches are also fitted on the right
and left side of the steering wheel.
The multi-function steering wheel control unit -J453- (under the
right-side button) reads out the button information and transfers
it to the steering column electronics control unit -J527- via the LIN
bus (single wire Bus). From the steering column electronics con‐
trol unit -J527- the information is transferred to the individual
components via the CAN Bus (convenience) and the data bus
diagnostic interface -J533- .
12.2 Multi-function steering wheel, MMI - layout

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wheel
❑ With multi-function
steering wheel control
unit -J453- under right-
side button
the multi-function but‐
tons ⇒ page 312
the tiptronic rocker
switches ⇒ page 312
control unit -J527-
❑ On steering column at
steering column switch
❑ Pin assignment ⇒ Elec‐
trical system; Rep. Gr.
94
⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. Gr. 94
face -J533-
R118- (up to week 35/08)
R119-
6 - Radio -R-
-J507- (up to week 35/08)
7 - Control unit for front display and information control panel -J523- (up to week 35/08)
- Control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- (from week 36/08 onwards)
8 - Telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- (up to week 35/08)
10 - Sound systems
11 - Microphone unit in front roof module -R164-
12 - Navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401- (up to week 35/08)
13 - TV tuner -R78-
12. Multi-function steering wheel 311

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14 - CAN Bus (convenience)
12.3 Removing and installing multi-function

buttons
The procedure for removing and installing the multi-function but‐
ton (left and right) is the same.
Removing
– Remove driver's airbag ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 69 .
– Pull trim ring off steering wheel.
– Unplug connector -1- at multi-function button -2-.
– Push multi-function button -2- out of steering wheel in direction
of -arrow-.
– Turn multi-function button over.
– Unplug connector -2- for tiptronic switch from multi-function

button -1- and remove button.
Installing
12.4 Removing and installing tiptronic but‐

tons
The procedure for removing and installing the switch (left and
right) is the same.
Removing
– Remove driver's airbag ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
Gr. 69 .
– Pull trim ring off steering wheel.

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– Push multi-function button -2- out of steering wheel in direction

of -arrow-.
– Turn multi-function button over.
– Unplug connector -2- at multi-function button -1-.
– Unscrew bolt -arrow- (3 Nm) and remove tiptronic button to‐

wards rear.
Installing
12. Multi-function steering wheel 313

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13 Voice control system

The voice control system enables voice operation of the tele‐
phone, telematics, infotainment and navigation systems.
Functions can be conveniently operated by simple voice com‐
mands. The system is activated via the talk button on the multi-
function steering wheel.

wards)
The voice control system enables voice operation of the tele‐
phone, Infotainment and navigation systems.
Functions can be conveniently operated by simple voice com‐
mands. The system is activated via the talk button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
The voice control system is integrated in the control unit 1 for in‐
formation electronics -J794- .
13.3 Voice control system, MMI (up to week 35/08) - layout

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wheel
control unit -J527-
face -J533-
R118-
R119-
6 - Radio -R-
❑ With speech input con‐
trol unit -J507-
side)
❑ Pin assignment, speech
input control unit -J507-
⇒ page 317
-J507- ⇒ page 317 .
side)
11 - Sound systems
13. Voice control system 315

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13.4 Layout in MMI (from week 36/08 onwards)

ing unit -E380-
❑ In centre console (bot‐
tom)
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 51
voice control system
⇒ page 318
face -J533-
control unit -J527-
wheel
trol unit -J525-
side)
8 - Radio -R-
9 - TV tuner -R78-

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13.5 Connector on speech input control unit -

J507- (up to week 35/08)
Note
Multi-pin connector, 12-pin (T12h)

3 - Status
4 - Diagnosis
5 - Terminal 30
6 - Reset signal
7 - Power good
8 - Power on
9 - Terminal 31
10 - MOST out
11 - Enable
12 - MOST in
13.6 Removing and installing speech input

control unit -J507- (up to week 35/08)
The speech input control unit -J507- is located in the radio -R-
(MMI) behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side).
tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
– Remove the radio -R- (MMI) ⇒ page 86 .

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– Open radio cover -2- for radio -R- and fold it down -arrow-.
– Carefully pull the speech input control unit -J507- -1- in the
direction of the arrow out of the radio -R- .
Installing
– Be sure that the connector between speech input control unit
-J507- and radio -R- properly engages in the radio -R- .
Check the function as follows:
– Switch on the radio -R- .
– Briefly press the talk button on the multi-function steering
wheel.
A “BEEP” tone should sound; this indicates that the speech dia‐
logue system is activated.
– Say the command “HELP”.
Since the radio -R- is activated, the speech dialogue system
should respond with “Commands for the radio are ...”.
Depending on the equipment, you can to switch to other functions:
– If the vehicle is equipped with a telephone, say “TELE‐
PHONE”.
The speech dialogue system switches to the telephone mode.
– Press talk button for approx. 1 second.
The speech dialogue system responds with “Cancel” and is de‐
activated.
13.7 Removing and installing voice control

The voice control system is part of the control unit 1 for information
electronics -J794- (MMI) located in the glove box and cannot be
renewed separately.
In the event of a defect, the control unit 1 for information elec‐
tronics -J794- must be renewed.
tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
– Remove control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-
⇒ page 72 .
Installing
– Install control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-
⇒ page 72 .
Check the function as follows:
– Switch on the radio -R- .
– Briefly press the talk button on the multi-function steering
wheel.

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A “BEEP” tone should sound; this indicates that the speech dia‐
logue system is activated.
– Say the command “HELP”.
Since the radio -R- is activated, the speech dialogue system
should respond with “Commands for the radio are ...”.
Depending on the equipment, you can to switch to other functions:
– If the vehicle is equipped with a telephone, say “TELE‐
PHONE”.
The speech dialogue system switches to the telephone mode.
– Press talk button for approx. 1 second.
The speech dialogue system responds with “Cancel” and is de‐
activated.

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14 Emergency alarm system (intercom)
14.1 Overview
1 - Microphone in left exterior

mirror -R76-
❑ In exterior mirror (left-
side) ⇒ page 322
2 - Blue roof mounted rotating
beacon bulb -L144-
❑ On vehicle roof
3 - External loudspeaker -R68-
Rep. Gr. 96
4 - External loudspeaker 2 -
R69-
Rep. Gr. 96
5 - Microphone in right exterior
mirror -R77-
❑ In exterior mirror (right-
side) ⇒ page 322
6 - Personal danger alarm con‐
trol unit -J476-
side) ⇒ page 322
7 - Microphone for special sig‐
nals -R81-
❑ In glove box
⇒ page 321
8 - Intercom switch -E248-
❑ In centre console (top)
⇒ page 321
9 - Special vehicle control unit -J608-
❑ Behind glove box ⇒ page 322
10 - Speak button for intercom system -E253-
❑ On steering column switch module ( turn signal switch -E2- ) ⇒ page 321
11 - Front left loudspeaker -R2-
❑ In dash panel trim (bottom, driver's side) ⇒ page 322
❑ In front interior light -W1- ⇒ page 321

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Intercom switch -E248-

♦ In centre console (top) -1-
♦ Removing and installing ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 96
Speak button for intercom system -E253-

♦ On steering column switch module ( turn signal switch -E2- )
-1-
Microphone for special signals -R81-

♦ In glove box -1-

♦ In front interior light -W1- -3-
♦ Removing and installing (from model year 2007 onwards)
⇒ page 208
14. Emergency alarm system (intercom) 321

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Microphone in left exterior mirror -R76- / microphone in right ex‐

terior mirror -R77-
♦ In left / right exterior mirror -1-
♦ Removing and installing ⇒ page 323
Personal danger alarm control unit -J476-

♦ Behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side) -1-
Front left loudspeaker -R2-

♦ In dash panel trim (bottom, driver's side) -1-
♦ Removing and installing ⇒ page 322
Special vehicle control unit -J608-

♦ Behind glove box -1-
14.2 Removing and installing front left loud‐

speaker -R2-

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Removing
– Remove dash panel trim (bottom, driver's side) ⇒ General
– Unplug connector to front left loudspeaker -R2- -1-.
– Unscrew securing ring -2- from front left loudspeaker -R2-
-1- and remove front left loudspeaker -R2- -1- from dash panel
trim.
Installing
14.3 Removing and installing microphone in

left exterior mirror -R76-
The procedure for removing and installing microphone in left ex‐
terior mirror -R76- and microphone in right exterior mirror -R77-
is the same.
Removing
– Remove mirror housing ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. Gr. 66 .
– Remove microphone in left exterior mirror -R76- -1- from mir‐
ror and unplug connector.
Installing
14. Emergency alarm system (intercom) 323

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15 Connection for external audio sour‐

ces -R199-
The connection for external audio sources -R199- is available in
several versions.
MOST version (MMI) (up to week 35/08)
Version with AMI (Audi Music Interface) is installed in glove box.
This connection for external audio sources -R199- is connected
to the Infotainment system via the MOST bus.
Version with AUX IN socket is installed in centre console storage
compartment.
This connection for external audio sources -R199- is connected
directly to the digital sound package control unit -J525- .
Either AMI or AUX IN socket is fitted.
MOST version (MMI) (from week 36/08 onwards)
Version with AMI (Audi Music Interface) is part of control unit 1 for
The interface is located in the glove box.
The following external audio sources can be connected to con‐
nection for external audio sources -R199- :
♦ iPod
♦ MP3 player
♦ USB stick
Appropriate adapter cables are required ⇒ Owner's Manual .
15.1 Connectors on connection for external

audio sources -R199- with AMI (MMI)
Connection for external audio sources -R199-
1- Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black
2- MOST bus
Note
1 - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black

1- Terminal 31
2- Terminal 30
3- Not used
4- Terminal 31

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2 - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output

audio sources -R199- (interface)
Note

All pins are connected to the control unit 1 for information elec‐
tronics -J794- .
3 - Low frequency earth
13 - iPod data
14 - iPod data
16 - iPod detected
17 - D (+)
18 - D (–)
21 - Detect
22 - Earth
25 - USB (earth)
27 - FBAS wire (+)
28 - USB (+5V)
15. Connection for external audio sources R199 325

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audio sources -R199- with AUX IN
Note

All pins are connected to the radio -R- .
1- Low frequency earth
2- Low frequency, left-side
3- Low frequency, right-side
4- Low frequency earth
15.4 Removing and installing connection for

external audio sources -R199- AMI
(MMI)
The connection for external audio sources -R199- (AMI) is located
in the glove box.
♦ Repair set for fibre optic cables -VAS 6223-


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tem -VAS 5051- .
Removing
WARNING
The MOST Bus cables for the connection for external audio
sources -R199- have been made as short as possible.
Unplug the MOST Bus connector at the connection for external
audio sources -R199- before removing the connection for ex‐
ternal audio sources -R199- .
is fitted to the bottom of the glove box. The connectors at the
connection for external audio sources -R199- can be unplugged
after removing the service flap.
the retainers.
– Unplug all connectors at connection for external audio sources
-R199- .
– Open glove box.
– Insert two radio release tools -T10057- into slots on connec‐

tion for external audio sources -R199- until they engage. Poin‐
ted ends of grips must face outwards.
– Pull connection for external audio sources -R199- out of
mounting frame.
– Press release tabs on connection for external audio sources -
R199- and remove radio release tool -T10057- .
Removing internal control unit
15. Connection for external audio sources R199 327

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– Remove bolts -2- (2 Nm) on underside.

– Push tabs -4- and -5- downwards and upwards and slide con‐
trol unit out of frame -1- to rear.
Installing
– Plug in all connectors.
– Push connection for external audio sources -R199- into
mounting frame until it engages.
15.5 Removing and installing connection for

external audio sources -R199- (AUX IN)
The connection for external audio sources -R199- (AUX IN) is
located in the centre console storage compartment.
Removing
– Remove centre console storage compartment ⇒ General
– Unplug connector -3- on connection for external audio sources
-R199- -1-.
– Press together tabs -arrows- on connection for external audio
sources -R199- -1- and slide connection for external audio
sources -R199- -1- out of storage compartment -2-.
Installing

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16 RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment sys‐

tem) - China
16.1 General notes

The “Rear Seat Entertainment system” consists of:
♦ DVD player -R7- in rear DVD console
♦ Display units on backrests of front seats
♦ Headphone connections on DVD player -R7-
♦ Connections for video/game consoles on DVD player -R7-
♦ Remote controls for MMI and DVD player -R7- in rear centre
The audio and video signals from the DVD player -R7- are repro‐
duced via the display units on the backrests and the headphone
connections on the DVD player -R7- .
The connection to the MMI and the sound system of the vehicle
is generated by the TV tuner -R78- .
The audio and video signals from the TV tuner -R78- are also
reproduced via the display units on the backrests and the head‐
phone connections on the DVD player -R7- .
The MMI and the sound system of the vehicle can be operated
via the MMI remote control in the rear centre armrest storage
compartment.
The DVD player -R7- is operated via a separate remote control in
the rear centre armrest storage compartment.
Additional information ⇒ Operating Manual .
16.2 RSE - layout
16. RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment system) - China 329

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1 - Multimedia system display

unit 1 -Y22- (display unit) on
backrest of front seat (left-side)
unit 2 -Y23- (display unit) on
backrest of front seat (right-
side)
3 - Multimedia system head‐
phones for left side -R123-
4 - Multimedia system head‐
phones for right side -R124-
5 - Multi-pin connector, 10-pin
(T10aq) to display unit (right-
side)
(T12ah) to seat connection
point (right-side)
7 - DVD player -R7- in rear
DVD console
(left-side)
9 - Current supply relay -J16-
in relay and fuse carrier behind
driver's storage compartment
(T12ag) to seat connection
point (left-side)
(T10ap) to display unit (left-
side)

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16.3 Overview of fitting locations
⇒ page 92
unit 1 -Y22-
❑ On backrest of front seat
(left-side)
- Multimedia system display
unit 2 -Y23-
❑ On backrest of front seat
(right-side)
❑ Connector for display
unit wiring in seat
⇒ page 333
⇒ page 338
3 - DVD player -R7-
❑ In rear DVD console
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 332
⇒ page 336
❑ Changing country code
⇒ page 338
DVD console
⇒ page 337
- Remote controls
❑ In rear centre armrest
storage compartment
4 - Loudspeakers in rear shelf
5 - TV tuner -R78-
6 - Loudspeakers in doors
7 - Relay and fuse carrier
❑ Behind driver's side storage compartment
❑ Contact assignment (RSE) ⇒ page 335
❑ Standard contact assignment ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 97

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16.4 Connectors on DVD player -R7-

DVD player -R7-
A - Connection block, black, with four multi-pin connectors
B - Connection (grey) to TV tuner -R78- (pins 12 and 18)
C - Connection (purple) from TV tuner -R78- (pin 8)
Note
A - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, brown (T8ag)

1- Display unit (left-side), yellow (pin 2)
2- Display unit (left-side), grey (pin 3)
3- Display unit (left-side), brown (pin 4)
4- Screen earth
5- Display unit (right-side), purple (pin 2)
6- Display unit (right-side), yellow (pin 3)
7- Display unit (right-side), white (pin 4)
8- Screen earth
B - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin, blue (T12ae)

1 - Display unit (right-side), red (pin 9)
2 - Screen earth
3 - Display unit (left-side), white (pin 9)
7 - Display unit (right-side), green (pin 10)
8 - Screen earth
9 - Display unit (left-side), brown (pin 10)
C - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin, green (T12af)

1- Audio output L (brown) to TV tuner -R78- (pin 10)
2- Screen earth
3- Audio output L (yellow) to TV tuner -R78- (pin 16)
4- Screen earth
5- Video input (grey) from TV tuner -R78- (pin 5)
6- Audio input L (blue) from TV tuner -R78- (pin 7)
7- Audio output R (white) to TV tuner -R78- (pin 11)
8- Screen earth
9- Audio output R (green) to TV tuner -R78- (pin 17)

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D - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin, black (T16m)

15 - Terminal 31
16 - Current supply relay -J16- (terminal 87)
16.5 Connector for display unit wiring in seat
1 - Multi-pin connector, 10-pin,

black (T10ap/T10aq) to dis‐
play unit
2 - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin,
black (T12ag/T12ah) to seat
connection point

Audi A6 2005 ➤
Note
1 - Multi-pin connector, 10-pin, black (T10ap/T10aq) to display

unit
1- Terminal 30, red/purple
2- Yellow
3- Grey
4- Brown
5- Screen earth
6- Terminal 31, brown
7- Not used
8- Screen earth
9- Red
10 - Green
2 - Multi-pin connector, 12-pin, black (T12ag/T12ah) to seat con‐

nection point
1- Terminal 30, red/purple from current supply relay -J16- (ter‐
minal 87)
2- Yellow
3- Grey
4- Brown
5- Screen earth
6- Terminal 31, brown
7- Not used
8- Screen earth
9- Red
10 - Green
16.6 Connectors on TV tuner -R78-

TV tuner -R78-
A - Connection TV1/TV2 (brown) from aerial amplifier -R24-
B - Connection TV3/TV4 (green) from aerial amplifier 2 -R111- /
aerial amplifier 3 -R112- / aerial amplifier 4 for TV -R85-
D - MOST bus
unit -J772-
Note

Audi A6 2005 ➤

1- Terminal 30
2- Terminal 31
4- Screen earth
5- Video output (grey) to DVD player -R7-
7- Audio output L (blue) to DVD player -R7-
8- Audio output R to DVD player -R7-
9- Screen earth
10 - Audio input L (brown) from DVD player -R7-
11 - Audio input R (white) from DVD player -R7-
12 - Video input from DVD-Player -R7-
13 - Screen earth
14 - Screen earth
15 - Screen earth
16 - Audio input L (yellow) from DVD player -R7-
17 - Audio input R (green) from DVD player -R7-
18 - Video input from DVD-Player -R7-
19 - Screen earth
20 - ID PIN
D - MOST bus
1- Input
2- Output
16.7 Relay and fuse carrier (driver's storage compartment)

Audi A6 2005 ➤
8 - Current supply relay -J16-

D - Communications fuse -
S254- (10 A)
Standard contact assignment ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical

fault finding and Fitting locations.
16.8 Removing and installing DVD player -

R7-


Audi A6 2005 ➤
Removing
– Take out DVDs that are still in DVD player -R7- .
– Insert two radio release tools -T10057- into slots on DVD play‐
er -R7- until they engage. Pointed ends of grips must face
outwards.
– Pull DVD player -R7- out of DVD console.
on DVD player -R7- .
– Unplug all connectors at DVD player -R7- .
Installing
– Slide DVD player -R7- into DVD console until it engages.
16.9 Removing and installing DVD console

with DVD player -R7-
Removing
– Remove DVD player -R7- ⇒ page 336 .
The DVD console is secured to the rear seat with “ISOFIX retain‐
ers”, items -4-, -5- and -6-.
The ISOFIX retainers -1- can be released by pulling the two loops
-2- in the DVD console -3-.
– Pull loops -2- in DVD console -3- to release ISOFIX retainers
-1- from bracket -4-.

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– Pull DVD console -3- off bracket -5-.

– Guide connectors -1- and -2- out of DVD console -3- towards
rear.
Installing
– Guide connectors -1- and -2- into DVD console -3- from rear
and then guide them towards opening for DVD player -R7- .
– Slide DVD console -3- together with ISOFIX retainers -4- and
-6- onto bracket -5- until they engage.
16.10 Changing country code

Procedure for changing country code of DVD player -R7- .
No DVD in DVD player -R7- and DVD player -R7- switched on.
– Press button 9 on remote control twice and confirm with En-
ter button.
– Select appropriate country code from menu.

– Press Setup button to close menu again.
16.11 Removing and installing multimedia sys‐

tem display unit 1 -Y22- (display unit)
The procedure for removing and installing multimedia system dis‐
play unit 1 -Y22- and multimedia system display unit 2 -Y23- is
the same.
Removing
The display unit is secured to the seat backrest in the same man‐
ner as the head restraint; a retaining plate is fitted in the backrest
for this purpose.

Audi A6 2005 ➤
Two mountings with guides -arrows- are located in seat backrest

-1- and display unit -3- is secured in these mountings.
– Press both release tabs -arrows- on seat backrest -1- and pull
display unit-3- in direction of -arrow- off seat backrest -1-.
– Unplug connector -2- in seat backrest -1- and detach display
unit -3-.
Installing
– Plug in connector -2-.

– Push display unit -3- evenly into mountings in seat backrest
-1-.

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91 - Radio, telephone, navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.45 Removing and installing aerial amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

4.11 Fitting locations on saloon/Avant (up to week 35/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

8.5 Navigation system (from week 22/09 onwards) - layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

14.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

91 – Radio, telephone, navigation

1.1 General notes (up to week 35/08)

1. MMI Infotainment system 1

Fault finding is performed via the “Guided Fault Finding” ⇒ Vehicle

2 Rep. Gr.91 - Radio, telephone, navigation

♦ Radio -R- (with speech input control unit -J507- ) in luggage

If connectors are unplugged: fit a protective cap for cable con‐

1.2 General notes on the MMI system (from

1. MMI Infotainment system 3

♦ Multimedia system operating unit -E380- in centre console

4 Rep. Gr.91 - Radio, telephone, navigation

1 - Control unit for front display

Layout of radio -R- (MMI)

1. MMI Infotainment system 5

1 - Digital sound package con‐

Layout of MOST bus (MMI)

6 Rep. Gr.91 - Radio, telephone, navigation

1 - Display unit for front infor‐

Notes on MOST Bus

1. MMI Infotainment system 7

1.3 MMI basic/basic plus (up to week 35/08) - layout

1 - Control unit in dash panel

8 Rep. Gr.91 - Radio, telephone, navigation

1.4 MMI minimum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout

1 - Display unit for front infor‐

1. MMI Infotainment system 9

1.5 MMI (up to week 35/08) - layout

1 - Display unit for front infor‐

10 Rep. Gr.91 - Radio, telephone, navigation

1.6 MMI maximum equipment (from week 36/08 onwards) - layout

1 - Multimedia system operat‐

1.7 Sound system basic (up to week 35/08)

1. MMI Infotainment system 11

1.8 Sound system basic (from week 36/08 onwards)

1 - Radio -R- located behind

12 Rep. Gr.91 - Radio, telephone, navigation

1.9 Sound system Standard (up to week 35/08)

1 - Digital sound package con‐

1. MMI Infotainment system 13

1.10 Sound system Standard (from week 36/08 onwards)

1 - Radio -R- located behind

14 Rep. Gr.91 - Radio, telephone, navigation

1.11 BOSE sound system, saloon (up to week 10/05)

1 - Digital sound package con‐

1. MMI Infotainment system 15

1 - Digital sound package con‐

16 Rep. Gr.91 - Radio, telephone, navigation

1.13 BOSE 6000 sound system, Avant

1 - Digital sound package con‐

1.14 Microphone unit in front roof module -

1. MMI Infotainment system 17

1.14.1 Microphone unit in front roof module -