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Hi there, I recently fitted a new head unit on my other car (Škoda Superb) and have been most impressed by it. Not least is the ability to fit a reversing camera - operating wirelessly. I decided to research whether it might be possible to convert my old A4 convertible to accept a similar unit. Turns out that it is. The S-line (mine's a Sport) was offered with a double-DIN option, and my car shares most of the parts. FAIR WARNING - This is a work in progress and I have not completed the installation - I will post again when it's all back together... 😆 What you'll need: An Audi double-DIN cage, part number 8H0858005A (the single-DIN part number is 8H0858005 - so don't get caught out. You'll need this to accommodate your new head unit, and to allow you to move your climate controls to a lower level. A new centre console - part number 8H0 863 241D 6PS A new ashtray(!) - part numbers 8E0 857 951J 4PK and 8E0 857 967E 6PS Using eBay I found all these bits for a total of £105 including delivery. I seem to remember reading a piece on doing this conversion before, where the poster suggested carving up your existing centre console to get stuff to fit. Since the bits were relatively cheap and available, I haven't explored that option. You have a choice of head units. After my experience with the Škoda, I went back to the firm I dealt with for that - Audio Tech Direct (ATD) - who gave me great guidance to make sure I ordered the right bits. I can't post a link, but do a search for item number 185526960916 on eBay. Additionally, I ordered a reversing camera, which fits in place of the boot release catch. Item number 174097091532 on eBay. The impressive thing about the camera is that it's wireless - so no running of cables between the boot and the head unit... 😃 OK - to business... You'll likely spot that there are some changes from 'factory' already. I have fitted and after-market head unit, a cordless charger for my phone, and heated front seats. The best way to work out where the (many) fasteners are, is to look at your replacement centre console... Most are 8mm headed bolts, which anyone with experience of messing with Audi/VAG dashboards and trim will be familiar with. Two 13mm nuts under the rear ashtray and... ...these two, hidden way down by the clutch pedal and on the left... 🤨 The purpose of today's work was to take out the fasteners and identify the wiring I have in the car at present. I've sent pics to ATD, so they can ensure they send me the right loom to ensure it is 'plug & play' - including the steering wheel controls - once it's connected up. So, these are the original factory plugs that fitted into the back of the Audi Concert stereo my car was equipped with when it was new (it doesn't have the Bose option)... ...and this... ...is the model number on the loom I fitted to connect to the Pioneer unit - which allowed for full functionality of the steering wheel controls. All a bit of a mess at the moment. I'm going to leave it as it is until I have heard back from ATD. My mate Dave will (hopefully) be around soon, and we can get the console out and the frames swapped over. I'll post an update then... 😎 Edited to add - Just heard back from ATD. The head unit I have bought will accept the factory plugs and will work as if factory fitted... 😃

Hi All Just got an Audi A6 Avant S-Line 2012 so i believe C7 Love joining these types of communities for help and advice Lots of questions to follow no doubt

Josh, I've finally got a build date....week 49 (2 weeks from now) estimated delivery 6 - 7 weeks from build date

I’ll give it a go see what comes up 👍🏼

Hi folks, seeing as I’ve just gone through the process of finding and fitting a spare space saver wheel to my A4 Avant 2.0 35 TFSi 2021 I thought I’d post some pictures of the wheel well and tire in situ, as well as where I’ve stored the jack and tools. The wheel itself was purchased from The Wheel Shop in Manchester SKA No. WSN-A028-5X112-66-X ( you can also buy the jack and tool kit from them if you wish) As you can see, the wheel sits perfectly in the space (after removing the foam insert for the pump and tyre repair canister) The jack and tools are wrapped in a felt blanket and placed in the storage space under the flap between the wheel well and rear seats.

Think the holes in the seals is normal