Audi A4. Body repair manual - part 25
Trim (general)
C/D-pillar trim, removing and installing
- Remove rear seatback.
- Detach trim -1- from top to bottom out of clips -4- (7x).
- Remove trim -1- upward and out of bracket -5-.
Trim (general)
Lower C-pillar trim, removing and
installing
- Remove rear seatback.
- Remove bolt -3-.
Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (13 in. lb)
- Remove trim -2-.
Trim (general)
Door sill, removing and installing
- Remove lower A-pillar trim.
- Remove metal screw -2-.
- Remove door sill -1- upward together with clips -3-.
Trim (general)
Trunk lid trim, removing and installing
- Remove warning triangle.
- Remove bolts -1- (2x).
- Remove bolts -2- (12x) (match trim color) and remove trim.
Trim (general)
Rear panel trim, removing and installing
- Remove bolt -2- (8x).
Tightening torque: 2 Nm (18 in. lb)
- Remove rear panel trim -1- up and out.
Trim (general)
Rear shelf (Sedan), removing and
installing
1 - Rear shelf
Removing:
- Remove left and right-rear lower seat
belt mounting page 69-15 .
- Remove left and right-rear side cover
page 72-75 .
- Unclip cover -5- and guide -4- of left and
right-rear three-point seat belts
page
70-85 .
- For vehicles with third brake light,
disconnect harness connector to third
brake light in trunk.
- Unclip clips -3- (3x) by carefully lifting
rear shelf.
- Pull rear shelf forward and remove.
Installing:
- When installing, slide rear shelf -1- in
while pressing down slightly until clips -3-
(3x) engage.
- Engage clips -3- (3x).
Rest of installation is reverse of removal
Trim (general)
2 - Clips (3x)
3 - Clips (3x)
4 - Guide
5 - Cover
Trim (general)
Rear belt adjuster, removing and
installing
Removing
Note:
It is not necessary to remove the rear shelf when
removing the rear belt adjuster.
- Undo lower anchoring point of rear three-point seat belt.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
- Unclip belt guide cover -3-.
- Detach belt adjuster cover -2- at left and right of retaining tab -7-.
- Swing belt adjuster -4- with belt webbing upward.
- Use screwdriver to press retaining tab -1- (2x) inward while
simultaneously pulling up on belt adjuster -2-.
- Pull belt webbing through belt adjuster -2-.
Trim (general)
Installing
- Make sure retaining tabs -1- (2x) fully engage.
- Make sure rear lug engages in notch -6-.
Adjustment locking device -5- must point toward center of vehicle.
Trim (general)
Left and right-side trunk trim, removing
and installing
Foldable rear backrest
- Remove side cover page 72-75 .
Split-foldable rear seat, removing and installing
page 72-60
- Remove on-board tool kit and jack.
- Remove cover -1- for latch bracket and remove trim -2-.
- Remove plastic clips -5- (2x) at tail light.
- Remove screws -3- for loading edge cover -4-.
Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (13 in. lb)
- Unclip clip -6- at left side reinforcement.
- Raise loading edge trim -4- slightly and pull out trim -2-.
- Tilt trim toward center of vehicle and remove.
Trim (Avant)
Trim (Avant)
Tailgate trim, removing and installing
- Remove bolt -1-.
- Tightening torque: 1.2 Nm (10 in. lb)
- Unclip lower tailgate trim -2-.
- Unclip upper tailgate trim -3-.
Note:
When installing the lower trim, guide bars must be inserted in upper trim.
Trim (Avant)
C-pillar trim, removing and installing
- Remove side panel page 72-75 .
- Remove side trim page 70-102 .
- Remove C-pillar trim using assembly hooks.
Note:
When installing, ensure retaining clips are positioned properly.
Trim (Avant)
D-pillar trim, removing and installing
- Remove side panel page 72-75 .
- Remove side trim page 70-102 .
Removing
- Remove D-pillar trim (use assembly hooks for
easier removal).
Installing
- Install trim at roof panel trim, guide centering drift to centering hole and
position retaining clips.
- Swing D-pillar trim in direction of arrow and attach to body.
CAUTION!
When installing D-pillar trim, it must be inserted in roof panel trim
groove.