Removing and installing A-pillar trim (bottom), Roadster — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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• If the clips for the trim have been left behind in the mounting points on the body, remove them and insert them in the trim.Check the clips for damage or deformation and renew them if necessary.

📋 Procedure

1. Pull operating lever (1) in direction of (arrow A) to release bonnet.
2. Insert a screwdriver (5) in gap between operating lever (1) and A-pillar trim (bottom) (2).
3. ⚠ To remove operating lever (1), it must be prised out of its mounting by moving screwdriver in direction of (arrow C). At the same time, pull operating lever out by hand in direction of (arrow B), taking care to keep it straight at all times.If operating lever (1) is pulled out at an angle or not kept straight, the mounting could be damaged. The mounting must be renewed if it is damaged. — Prise operating lever (1) out of its mounting, taking care to keep it straight.
4. At the mounting, check the fasteners (1) on the catch and the fasteners (2) on the support for damage.
5. Remove dash panel end trim .

6. Detach sill panel trim (3) from side member at transition to A-pillar trim (bottom) .
7. Unclip A-pillar trim (bottom) (2) using removal wedge3409. [Note: If the clips for the trim have been left behind in the mounting points on the body, remove them and insert them in the trim.Check the clips for damage or deformation and renew them if necessary.]
8. To install, guide A-pillar trim (bottom) (1) underneath A-pillar trim (top) (2) at transition point (arrow A).
9. Also insert A-pillar trim (bottom) (1) into groove (arrow B) on foot rest cover (3).
10. Clip A-pillar trim (bottom) (2) into place.
11. Install dash panel end trim.
12. Fold lip of door seal (4) over A-pillar trim (bottom) (2) and sill panel trim (3).
13. Insert operating lever (1) roughly half way into mounting and turn in direction of (arrow A).
14. Carefully press operating lever (1) all the way into mounting and insert it in guide in A-pillar trim (bottom) (2).

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