2016 and up AUDI A4, S4 Removing the MMI controls / center console trim / Gear Shift Knob

How to remove the trim around gear shift on new Audi A4 and S4.
Removing Gear Shift Knob on Audi A4 2016 and up.
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[@ARDAKY523]

This video instruction was clear,conscise and to the point. Disassembly and reassembly took less than 15 minutes which saved me the $350 labor quoted by our local Audi dealership. Thank you so much.

[@caraudiotoronto]

No problem

[@raineyd801]

Great video. Note that if you want to remove the MMI unit, you have to separate the plastic cover from the base plastic unit. There are 3 screws that you have to remove - all around the cup holder. The rest of the cover can be pried off. There are 4 screws in each corner of the MMI unit that hold it in place. I removed and opened the MMI unit and cleaned the circuit board with electronic cleaner. My MMI unit had a run-in with Diet Coke. Unfortunately cleaning it did not work for me. The NAV/tel and the menu buttons still don’t work. Next step is eBay to get a used one.

[@raineyd801]

PS.. I have a 2018 S5

[@myfreelunch5630]

Well done, short and to the point. Good job of explaining common mistakes that can cause damage during remove. Thank you!

[@caraudiotoronto]

Thank you.

[@SurendraSingh-bd5wc]

Excellent video, one and one one that I could find, Question - is it possible to remove round knob and switches to remove, need to clean under switches as some one managed to spill coffee and can not access the main menu, appreciate any suggestion

[@yameenjamali4194]

Thank you boss for sharing your experience 😊👍

[@samguan5236]

Amazing!! Was able to take out my MMI control for a thorough clean due to coffee spill and sticky keys.

[@lukestaub359]

My back button is sticky and hard to push down. Do you recommend taking the whole console out as in this video or just trying to pop the button out?

[@samguan5236]

@@lukestaub359 yes. My back button was basically frozen due to spill… I followed the instructions and was able to clean it and now it’s better than new. That’s the only way… I’ve tried non-intrusive products where it claims to dissolve sticky stuff by leaving it soaked into the button and that never worked. The button cannot be popped out due to design.

[@firuztahirov7296]

Thank you! That was very useful to know! Can you also show how to replace the USB/AUX module in Audi a4 allroad 2017? That one which located under the armrest. A couple of words about how to diagnose the failed module will be also much appreciated.

[@eddiemcd]

Very impressive!!

[@emmachamberlain7078]

Great video. Straight to the point. Thanks.

[@caraudiotoronto]

Thank you

[@xCain69x]

Liked and subscribed! What a legend!!

[@caraudiotoronto]

Thank you

[@1_Moretime]

Well done!!

[@lawnmower72]

Have you got a video on the other interior trim on the a4 b9? The rest of the door trim and centre console trim.

[@fabioferreira1492]

Nice job , thanks

[@bxp1696]

Subscribed !! I wish I came across this when I had an A4. Can you please post how to remove the overhead console on 2019 A6 please????

[@Arashwrapper]

Thank u very helpful

[@Matty-H]

Can you take out the aluminium trim around the gear box separately? Mine needs touching up with some lacquer as it's been marked. Thanks.

[@derekroberts2839]

Do you have a video on how to remove/replace the armrest storage tray for a B9?

[@PRLcafe]

Excellent

[@Robonmatsu]

For anyone’s information, the new generation Audi Q7 is also similar to this, except the first torx screw is under the cup holder

[@kafik5863]

Thank you 👍🏼

[@KnownBeing]

Thank you for this! I'm able to get most of the way there, but the clips around the cup holder area on my 2017 A4 are not budging, and I don't want to crack the plastic. Any ideas?

[@ftmhome]

Nice video. I probably would not attempt to remove my center console.

[@60BOR]

Excellent explained, hut off

[@moda0222]

Thank you so much for this video. Would anyone know how to remove the center console on 2022 cabriolet? The rooftop controls are located where the 1st screw is located on this video. Does that mean the screw was omitted and i can proceed with 2nd step?

[@avifer37]

Sehr Hilfreich Kannst du bitte für die Front dekorleiste ausbau mal ein Video machen. Gruss Niki

[@AlexMole-lm9mv]

Great video, my presets panel is glitching meaning I can’t see the sat nav when on. If I replace the part 8W0919614N, does it need reprogramming in the back end?

[@mdeezat138]

Is it possible to remove the part with the radio buttons and rotary knob separately?

[@MegaGrooveTube]

Hi, great video! Do you have instructions on how to remove the 2017 A4 MMI Control Unit? I removed the screws from the bottom of the trim, but the MMI Control Unit doesn't appear to come out easily.

[@marellhorecamuziek]

Did you find out how to do this? Tomorrow I will start replacing my MMI headunit for an Android one. I had a look today but have no clue where to start.

[@franciscojavierpucchan835]

Thanks

[@mihaivasilescu9234]

you guys look pretty pro. any video on how to remove the center armrest on an A4 B9. the hinges are somewhat broken as the armrest won't go all the way down, so have to take a look in there.

[@ulhungtran1]

Hey I used to have the same problem. Instead of just push down, press it down with a little pressure.

[@mihaivasilescu9234]

@@ulhungtran1 hello, did it work properly afterwards ? were you able to lift it and lock it in different positions and then push it all the way back down ? basically did it work like before without anything breaking ?

[@41Vega]

If I wanted to change the silver trim around the gear selector do I need to remove this giant section of the center console or can I get away with just removing the gear knob and leather?

[@moraisgkm]

Is the same process for an Audi A5 from 2017?

[@misaelqince30]

Gracias

[@NYRKRZ]

Thanks for the video. If we need to remove only the round dial part, do you think it can be done without opening the entire console? I need to clean the menu and back buttons from underneath.

[@robertzebrowski8447]

I don't think it can. I struggled to get the console out and was able to just spray some "CRC QD Electronic Cleaner" while working the buttons for a few minutes to get it the menu and back buttons unstuck

Nice video, thanks for good explanation. Any hint for me how to dissasemble the armrest behind the console? I want to replace the USB port with a new one for enabling carplay.

[@carlosbau5929]

did you find a way to disassemble the armrest? mine is not working properly and i want to remove it and take a look

@@carlosbau5929 I got it somehow. I think I watched several videos and found out how to do it, but it is about a year ago. I can't remember anymore, sorry.

[@panagiotiskaramertzanis7383]

The central console of my a5 (2018) makes some annoying noises. I think it is coming from the center console trim. Do you have any experience with this? Is it a matter of tightening the screws? The noise started a year ago.

[@davidcusick4699]

That’s what brought me to here lol. I’ve seen people say to use felt tape etc to pad everything

[@filibertojesuseloigarzagon3632]

How can remove just the left menú botton( the silver one)

[@marc9073]

amazing! will it be the same for the 2020 model?

[@saj7829]

Can you show me how to remove the armrest, my armrest is stuck at top position and does not go completely down, I’m assuming the mechanism needs recalibrating

[@carlosbau5929]

did you find a way to remove the armrest? mine is not working properly and i want to take a look.

[@victoribarra9591]

How can I remove just the button next to the parking button, the blank one.

[@alterverse_ai]

Hello, i have the same car and my gear shift light (the one that shows if you are in p, d, b, etc.) Is not working, is it the connector issue or a bad light, do you have any ideea?

[@caraudiotoronto]

without testing it is hard to say why your light does not work

[@joninwv]

Can you remove just the buttons? I spilled a lemonade on the console and the buttons are sticking.

[@ChrisiiOwnz]

I have a sticky “Back” button on my MMI if I removed this will I be able to fix the problem by removing the back key ? My dealer said tried to tell me it will cost £1000 just to fix one sticky key ......

[@brendonmady10]

I have the same problem with my back button. Did you end up figuring it out?

[@MrGogz2005]

@@brendonmady10 did you guys fix it?

[@seyringa1]

Same problem, after some sprite pull over my knobs...

[@carlosmembreno7516]

What if your car is the convertible version

[@BratvaTV]

This taught me exactly what I needed. But after I take it off is it safe to dunk it in water tp clean it? I got coffee down in the buttons. Lol

[@caraudiotoronto]

Water is not good for electronics. Best way is to use rubbing alcohol or electronic cleaners, take all everything apart and use q-tips and toothbrush

[@BratvaTV]

What I really want to know is when you remove it and disconnect it, does it disconnect from the electronics. Once removed is the top portion just the buttons. The electrical down in the console, I wouldnt clean that with water.

[@MigenArifaj]

dose anyone know where the airbag module is ?

[@yon1102]

hi, Is it possible to just remove the MMI wheels? I spilled some Latte and the two buttons above the MMI are stuck (I guess when milk dried up) so the Menu and Back Buttons won't come back up. Is it possible to remove just the Wheel and remove the buttons to clean them?

[@SurendraSingh-bd5wc]

Have exactly same problem and looking for answers to the same question

[@yon1102]

@@SurendraSingh-bd5wc this guy doesn't reply. But I did end up replacing the entire MMI controls at the dealer

[@SurendraSingh-bd5wc]

@@yon1102 Many thanks for the feedback, do appreciate it.

[@allenjudepaiva]

@@yon1102 I have the same problem but that's an expensive unit. I was quoted about 2k CAD just for the control unit. How much did you pay for it if you don't mind me asking

[@yon1102]

@@allenjudepaiva $0... My car was under warranty at the time and the shop foreman was nice guy enough to cover it through warranty for me.

[@sharpy8498]

Does anybody know if the MMI Control (buttons and dial) are coded to the car? I can get a replacement for £160 and with this video, i can just replace it myself. But i dont want to do that unless its not going to cause coded issues later. The dealer wants over £1300 for a replacement (due to spilt drink making the buttons sticky)

[@otto8130]

But be careful not to press the ignition button because afterwards it will give an anomaly to the "P" button of the automatic transmission.

[@caraudiotoronto]

We have note seeing any issue with pressing the button even when the full consul is removed. It is also very us full to have a diagnostic and clear code tool in case any issue arises

[@kalitk0]

I have done this swithed ignition on when shift knob was removed all other cables were in place and now there is a message about shift to p but it is working as it should. Do you know how to get rid of the message?

[@sykokilla77]

I did the same thing when I attempted to take everything up. The error went away fortunately as soon as I started it after getting everything back in place.

[@danielbogdanbonta9501]

Just did mine today, and i have the button p defective error. How did you aolve the problem? Can't find anything on the web.

[@SurendraSingh-bd5wc]

Managed to find out that the Audi dealership broke the knobs inside and you warn in your video

[@otto8130]

disassembly audi a4 b9 ceiling light?

[@caraudiotoronto]

Sorry no video for that yet

[@513anthini]

can you show removing the dash trim?

[@caraudiotoronto]

Which part where you looking to remove?

[@anthony8090]

@@caraudiotorontoI appreciate the response. I am looking to replace the long trim piece on the dash that surrounds the temperature controls. The main trim on the dash. There's a scratch on the aluminum and I can't stand it.

[@caraudiotoronto]

@@anthony8090 unfortunately we did not get a chance to have a video regarding that trim as we did not had a reason to remove it yet. Sorry

[@anthony8090]

@@caraudiotoronto no worries. Was hoping to get lucky since it seems much more involved than removing the console trim

[@caraudiotoronto]

@@anthony8090 keep following us we might have that video at a point

[@sebsworld4443]

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