DIY: B6 Center Console Removal and B7 Center Console Istall

[vinceypoo]

LOL@ the circumstances of the revival of this thread.

[A4orce84]

Bumping this thread back up, where is the best place to source parts for a B7 swap these days?

Thanks.

--Asif

[CrazyCal]

Salvage yard. Call Foster auto parts. I posted about it earlier in this thread.

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[elewsader]

car-part.com has a good search result, they appear to be around $150; cheaper without the arm rest if that's not a concern for you.

[CrazyCal]

So, basically call around and find the best price. Lol

I got my console shipped to my door for $100.

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[elewsader]

So, basically call around and find the best price. Lol

I got my console shipped to my door for $100.

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exactly, search the 'ol interwebz and make some phone calls.

-That's a great deal since the shipping on these has got to be up there; this upgrade is high in the priority list..

[jubei4769]

its been a long while since ive read thru these threads, but can you use the b6 armrest on the b7 console

[G.AUDI]

its been a long while since ive read thru these threads, but can you use the b6 armrest on the b7 console

Yes...

[a4darkness]

Calvin, dunno how I missed this DIY... oh wait, that school thing. Solid stuff man!

[CrazyCal]

Calvin, dunno how I missed this DIY... oh wait, that school thing. Solid stuff man!

Thank you sir! Lol I actually forgot about this DIY. Haven't seen it in a while.

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[jubei4769]

Thank you sir! Lol I actually forgot about this DIY. Haven't seen it in a while.

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U should feel honored, went on my favorites list so when my B7 console gets here i dont have to search again for this thread.

[CrazyCal]

Woohoo! I'm a favorite! :)

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[jubei4769]

Couldn't hurt to call em up. I called my local foster auto parts. They sent me pics of the console before I bought it and everything.

The only thing it didn't come with was the e-brake cover. $45 from GAP. And you don't need the B7 cover bracket, just the cover. The B6 bracket works better.

what was the part number for the e-brake cover. the parts list from the other thread doesnt say e brake cover

this one right? 8E0-711-463-D-6PS

[CrazyCal]

Yeah, I think that's it.

My post #127 in the parts thread.

hand brake boot- 8E0-711-463-D-6PS

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[jcg05c]

Is it bad i have been riding around with the part under the b6 handbrake missing with the center console for like a year now haha. I need to fix this haha

[G.AUDI]

To those who did the center console upgrade, did any of you install the B7 front ashtray as well? (which also has a power outlet/ cigarette lighter.) I am just wondering what exactly is needed to have this sucessful hooked up and functioning.

[SJorge3442]

I really need to source one of these consoles at a fair price. I've been stuffing napkins in my dash cupholder every morning so my coffee cup doesnt fall out....

[CrazyCal]

LKQ. Call em. That's where I got mine. $100 shipped to my door.

[SJorge3442]

LKQ. Call em. That's where I got mine. $100 shipped to my door.

like LKQ in Trenton? If so, that would be awesome. I could just drive over there. Can you reuse your ebrake cover?

[jubei4769]

like LKQ in Trenton? If so, that would be awesome. I could just drive over there. Can you reuse your ebrake cover?

its a different ebrake cover for the b7. the b6 has pieces that come down and will hit the plastic trim under the ebrake.

[Turbavanttro]

The plastic trim covering the bank of wires under the ebrake needs to be trimmed even if using a B7 ebrake handle cover to make the handle move freely up and down without contacting it. Its a minor detail, the handle will still move up and down, but it is annoying so I trimmed mine so it felt OE smooth.

[ShogunR32]

The plastic trim covering the bank of wires under the ebrake needs to be trimmed even if using a B7 ebrake handle cover to make the handle move freely up and down without contacting it. Its a minor detail, the handle will still move up and down, but it is annoying so I trimmed mine so it felt OE smooth.

He is right, I had to do the same thing.

[Brens]

Necro bump but i would like to add some info.

I used the B7 ashtray too and wired up the cig lighter. Best picture right now with a charger in it (green LED)




Also, the B7 handbrake trim piece needs to be used, the B6 won't fit at all from what I see..

+1 on cutting up thay plastic box around the wires passing the handbrake on the drivers side.

Unhook the handbrake cables AFTER taking the handbrake out with two 13mm. A lot easier.

[SJorge3442]

stop reminding me that I have to do this!!!!

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[A4orce84]

Hey Everyone,

Just completed this mod with the help of Mr. Matt Devo. Pictures below:







It took a bit of time to get all the B7 Center Console pieces (small fabric/carpet at the rear, rubber mat for the cup holders, etc.) but I'm happy with the result. I think for the parts alone, it came out to be around $215-230 for everything.

Question: I retained and am currently using the B6 E-Brake assembly with the B7 Hand Brake Boot (8E0-711-463-D-6PS), and it isn't super smooth up/down due to the angle of the assembly. Is this something common with those that have reused and modified the B6 E-Brake assembly to work with the B7 Center Console?

Thanks in advance! =)


Thanks,
Asif

[19jdog]

Man I need to do this! getting tired of having my coffee between my legs on the way to work...

[elewsader]

Question: I retained and am currently using the B6 E-Brake assembly with the B7 Hand Brake Boot (8E0-711-463-D-6PS), and it isn't super smooth up/down due to the angle of the assembly. Is this something common with those that have reused and modified the B6 E-Brake assembly to work with the B7 Center Console?

Thanks in advance! =)


Thanks,
Asif

I reused the B6 E-brake and I also wouldn't consider the brake engaging operation "super smooth"; but I think most of my issues are related to the plastic shroud apron, it required some cutting and filing that might need to be revisited.

[lyates1987]

Hey Everyone,

Just completed this mod with the help of Mr. Matt Devo. Pictures below:

Where in austin are you located? You in AEG?

[K-1]

Hi. I have got middle console from audi A4 B7 US model on way. Im afraid Im missing three parts (yellow green and red). I cant find part numbers for them. Can anybody help me please? I will be at home after 3 weeks and I want to be ready by then. Thanks!

[19jdog]

Hi. I have got middle console from audi A4 B7 US model on way. Im afraid Im missing three parts (yellow green and red). I cant find part numbers for them. Can anybody help me please? I will be at home after 3 weeks and I want to be ready by then. Thanks!

How much did you pay? If you don't mind me asking...

[K-1]

brad new 143€

[jpulll]

Man I need to do this! getting tired of having my coffee between my legs on the way to work...

Oh shit be careful of the jimmies

I need to do this conversion as well haha

[squeegy200]

I just finished this modification on my 2005 Avant. I've done a lot of work on my B6 but this little project ranks up there as one of the most satisfying of modifications. Only after I had done several long road trips did I realize just how useful functional cup holders can be while traveling. (the OEM folding cupholders are NOT functional)

I picked up virtually all of my parts from eBay sellers with a couple of trim pieces from ECS. My gratitude to CrazyCal for writing this up and taking the time to post pictures of the process. The tips and tricks mentioned by everyone in this thread proved useful to me as I converted my console. I reused my B6 handbrake and the extra length B6 handle did play a role in my reassembly. I also found that trimming the plastic wiring carrier underneath was a necessity my case.

My gratitude to all who contributed.

[evo_ski]

Cal for the win!

[Lauri0112]

Am I the only one who prefers B6 console to B7? in my opinion, it looks a lot better than the B7 one. Well, to each its own.
Just ordered a new B6 console form the dealer, because mine has those nasty phone dock holes.
Awesome write up though.

[squeegy200]

Am I the only one who prefers B6 console to B7? in my opinion, it looks a lot better than the B7 one. Well, to each its own.
Just ordered a new B6 console form the dealer, because mine has those nasty phone dock holes.
Awesome write up though.

Ha! I was just trying to figure out how to fit my original perfectly good B6 center console in the trash bin. I thought "who in the world would want this"? ;)

[Charles.waite]

Am I the only one who prefers B6 console to B7? in my opinion, it looks a lot better than the B7 one. Well, to each its own.
Just ordered a new B6 console form the dealer, because mine has those nasty phone dock holes.
Awesome write up though.

I think you might be the only one, haha.

[old guy]

I think you might be the only one, haha.

Add me to the count. That makes two ;)

The B7 console is definitely more practical but I think the B6 looks cleaner. Plus it has the cool lighter pop-up door.

[Pr1ce]

Add me to the count. That makes two ;)

The B7 console is definitely more practical but I think the B6 looks cleaner. Plus it has the cool lighter pop-up door.

3rd right here

I went from a b7 to b6