How-to Install a double-din head unit in a 2001 A8L
12-08-2013, 09:15 AM
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On basis of a 2 CV they build a 'new' car. Total price about 25k euro but on paper it is then older than 15 years so less tax if the owner has a company
01-09-2014, 09:16 PM
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My issue with the GPS antenna is solved. My car has GPS reception through the back windscreen, so I put a new GPS antenna with a longer cord there :-)
03-26-2017, 02:25 AM
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http://leadfreedesign.com/audi_radio_install.pdf
This is a 49 page PDF document (size = 1.1M) I put together with component locations, wiring diagrams and instructions on removing and reinstalling the HVAC vents and controls, the center console and radio.
It also shows how to remove the front and rear door trim to replace/upgrade the speakers.
I put the GPS antenna under the dash above the instrument cluster. There are instructions on removing the cluster (no need to disconnect the cluster connectors). There is a shelf back there to mount the GPS (or XM/Sirius) antennas with double stick 3M tape. Clear line of sight to 8+ satellites.
I would suggest removing the speakers in the rear hat shelf (from inside the trunk) and just using the factory grills with holes into the trunk. That way the sub will better vent into the car (I tried it both ways)
The PDF shows all the wiring connections that you will need to install your new head unit, including backup wires, VSS, illumination, power and ground, and steering wheel controls.
It also lists the proper Metra connectors for an A8 to make life a little easier.
You'll need to run pre-amp out wires to the trunk (driver's side) and power/ground/remote-on to the rear battery (passenger side). The rear seat bottom comes out with two screws just below the bottom front of the rear seat (move the little carpet covers)
Hope that helps. Feel free to email/call me if you have problems. My contact info is on the website Lead Free Design | EMC, Wireless, Safety, RoHS and WEEE certification (I'm the CEO).
- John Taylor
This is a 49 page PDF document (size = 1.1M) I put together with component locations, wiring diagrams and instructions on removing and reinstalling the HVAC vents and controls, the center console and radio.
It also shows how to remove the front and rear door trim to replace/upgrade the speakers.
I put the GPS antenna under the dash above the instrument cluster. There are instructions on removing the cluster (no need to disconnect the cluster connectors). There is a shelf back there to mount the GPS (or XM/Sirius) antennas with double stick 3M tape. Clear line of sight to 8+ satellites.
I would suggest removing the speakers in the rear hat shelf (from inside the trunk) and just using the factory grills with holes into the trunk. That way the sub will better vent into the car (I tried it both ways)
The PDF shows all the wiring connections that you will need to install your new head unit, including backup wires, VSS, illumination, power and ground, and steering wheel controls.
It also lists the proper Metra connectors for an A8 to make life a little easier.
You'll need to run pre-amp out wires to the trunk (driver's side) and power/ground/remote-on to the rear battery (passenger side). The rear seat bottom comes out with two screws just below the bottom front of the rear seat (move the little carpet covers)
Hope that helps. Feel free to email/call me if you have problems. My contact info is on the website Lead Free Design | EMC, Wireless, Safety, RoHS and WEEE certification (I'm the CEO).
- John Taylor
04-20-2017, 02:36 PM
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Hi. I uploaded the pdf for this again. The original links will work
http://leadfreedesign.com/audi_radio_install.pdf
- John
http://leadfreedesign.com/audi_radio_install.pdf
- John
04-20-2017, 03:34 PM
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Hi. I uploaded the pdf for this again. The original links will work
http://leadfreedesign.com/audi_radio_install.pdf
- John
http://leadfreedesign.com/audi_radio_install.pdf
- John
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