RICARDO PARISI

Hello,

just bought a 2004 A4 Convertible and I can't seem to figure out what this component on the dash is for.

Looks like the 'Door' front should hinge open but can't figure it out and don't want to apply too much force since every ABS plastic component on this car is fragile.

Thanks.

mromanik

I've been wondering the same thing. I can't get it to do anything. Seems like its a storage tray of sorts.

lyleswk

Is that a B6 interior and / or is the cab different? My B6 has square vents and only trim above the hazard light / cup holder.

Post either in the cab forum or B7 forum. Almost looks like where a nav screen would pop out...

mromanik

mines' a B6 Cabriolet, no navigation. sedans must be different.

Pothole5000

Yep, sedans don't have them, it is just a storage drawer.

Part number 8H0857058E5PR

RICARDO PARISI

Thanks Pothole 5000.

Now I just have to figure out how to open it.

BTW...I have talked to guys who have owned A4 Cabs for years and had no idea what this was.

Pothole5000

I'll never complain about having more storage..... But I'm definitely not missing this in my sedan.

I would gently try to pry it open since that picture shows how it swings down. But with 10 years of sun and heat on plastic it might just crack. Good luck!

RICARDO PARISI

Thanks... yup, I guess they were looking for another useless component where they could add crappy plastic hinges.
I love this car but, man oh man, there are a lot of brittle plastic snaps and hinges that are failing.

Anyway, it can be removed as as a unit quite easily and I will gently see what happens - I assume it pushes in then pops down.

RICARDO PARISI

Well, I'll be damned if I can figure out how it opens.

mromanik

I haven't been able to open it either. I couldn't even get it out.