Fitting new mmi control head unit

**lukes19** · 24-02-2012,02:15 PM

Mine also seems to struggle more in the cold, so I think i'll go for the deep clean option and see how I get on. Hopefully getting the unit in and out will go without too many hiccups

Thanks mate

**joshA6** · 24-02-2012,03:09 PM

personally, I would do this when the weather is warm (in the summer). I am going to take mine out again and give it a final going over when the sun is out!

**EssexGonzo** · 24-02-2012,03:18 PM

I too have sticky, but still operative, buttons. To remove for cleaning is it a case of gently prising each one out or is there a process and a knack?

**lukes19** · 24-02-2012,05:55 PM

From the research I've done thats a6 suicide that mate, the whole unit has to be removed and the the control unit disassembled removing the two control knobs and also the circuitry inside. Then the the case with buttons intact can be washed in warm soapy water. When its bone dry everything can be pieced back together. Yet to complete this myself yet but am going to give it a go

Fingers crossed it goes smoothly

**lukes19** · 26-02-2012,12:24 AM

Looks abit tricky this, few bits have to come off before you can get access to the unit

**Brycie** · 26-02-2012,12:34 PM

Keep us posted on this one, I'm watching with interest to see how you get on. I'm obviously not as brave as you as I've just chosen to avoid the buttons that are most affected rather than having a go at cleaning. If you manage it & can offer up advice/instructions there's a few of us that would appreciate your help.

**joshA6** · 27-02-2012,12:24 AM

I did manage it once, and I am going to give t another go when the weather gets better.

Cotton buds, electrical contact cleaner and a magnifying glass are all thats required.

**joshA6** · 27-02-2012,12:26 AM

Originally Posted by EssexGonzo

I too have sticky, but still operative, buttons. To remove for cleaning is it a case of gently prising each one out or is there a process and a knack?

no, you need to take the whole unit of 8 buttons out. You need to remove the centre console cover , ashtray and some of the covering panels to get it out.

**Brycie** · 27-02-2012,03:21 AM

Don't suppose there's any chance of a step-by-step guide by any chance Josh? Sounds like a few of us could use it, not least me. It would be nice to be able to use all the buttons on the console without worrying about it.

**Brycie** · 21-03-2012,01:47 AM

No chance at all? Anybody out there that has the know-how of how to take out the control panel of the MMI unit as a step-by-step guide?

Your help would be much appreciated.