Removing and installing A-pillar trim (top): Audi A6 C6

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• Before fitting A-pillar trim (top) (1), make sure that curtain airbag clip (2) and clips (4) are positioned correctly.
• Make sure you do not trap curtain airbag (3) when installing A-pillar trim (top) (1). — Slide A-pillar trim (top) (1) in between connecting piece (6) and retaining spring (5).

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Note safety precautions for working on curtain airbags . — Using removal wedge3409, carefully prise off A-pillar trim (top) (1) as far as it will go at clip for curtain airbag (2) (»clip with catch«).
2. In centre and lower areas, prise out clips (4) at A-pillar trim (top) (1) using removal wedge3409.
3. Carefully slide A-pillar trim (top) (1) upwards (moving clip for curtain airbag (2) in keyhole-shaped opening) and take A-pillar trim (top) (1) out of connecting piece (6) and retaining spring (5).
4. Check clip for curtain airbag (2) for damage or deformation.
5. Check clips (4) (2x) for damage or deformation.

6. Before fitting A-pillar trim (top) (1), make sure that curtain airbag clip (2) and clips (4) are positioned correctly.
7. ⚠ Make sure you do not trap curtain airbag (3) when installing A-pillar trim (top) (1). — Slide A-pillar trim (top) (1) in between connecting piece (6) and retaining spring (5).
8. Secure A-pillar trim (top) (1) with clips (4) (2x) and curtain airbag clip (2), starting at bottom.
9. Fit lip of door seal over A-pillar trim (top) (1).
10. ⚠ Note safety precautions for working on curtain airbags . — In lower area, prise out clip (4) on A-pillar trim (top) (1) using removal wedge3409.
11. Using removal wedge3409, carefully prise off A-pillar trim (top) (1) as far as it will go at clips (2) (2x) (»clips with catch«).
12. Carefully slide A-pillar trim (top) (1) upwards (moving clips (2) (2x) in keyhole-shaped opening) and take A-pillar trim (top) (1) out of connecting piece (6) and retaining spring (5).
13. Check clips (2) (2x) for damage or deformation.
14. Check that clip (4) is not damaged or deformed.
15. Before fitting A-pillar trim (top) (1), observe correct positioning of clips (2) and (4).
16. ⚠ Take care not to trap curtain airbag when installing A-pillar trim (top) (1). — Fit lip of door seal over A-pillar trim (top) (1).

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