Removing and installing A-pillar trim, top (from week 36.02 onwards) — AUDI
Removing and installing A-pillar trim, top (from week 36.02 onwards) on Audi: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)
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- Always keep to installation sequence for A-pillar trim. — Insert A-pillar trim (top) (1) between dash panel and retainer.
- Make sure trim is properly secured. — Fit bolt together with tether at joint with roof frame trim .
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ Observe safety precautions for working on airbags and curtain airbags . — Remove B-pillar trim (top) .
- Remove grab handle (front) .
- Remove sun visor .
- Unscrew bolt at joint with roof frame trim .
- Unclip A-pillar trim (top) (1) at clips (3) and (4).
- Lift out A-pillar trim (top) (1) between dash panel and retainer.
- ⚠ Always keep to installation sequence for A-pillar trim. — Insert A-pillar trim (top) (1) between dash panel and retainer.
- Align trim at clips.
- Secure A-pillar trim (top) (1) at clips (2) and (3).
- ⚠ Make sure trim is properly secured. — Fit bolt together with tether at joint with roof frame trim .
- Install grab handle (front) .
- Fit B-pillar trim (top) and .
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