Removing and installing B-pillar trim (top): Audi A6 C6
Step-by-step removing and installing B-pillar trim (top) for the Audi A6 C6: 18 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 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)
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- The "“airbag”" sign on the B-pillar trim (top) (1) is welded on and cannot be removed.
- Make sure you do not trap curtain airbag (2) when installing B-pillar trim (top) (1). — Engage lugs of B-pillar trim (top) (1) into windscreen frame.
- Make sure that retaining pin (5) engages in mounting (4) at belt height adjuster.
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ Note safety precautions for working on curtain airbags . — Unclip top of vent (8) from B-pillar trim (top) (1).
- Pull vent (8) out of B-pillar trim (top) (1) upwards in diagonal direction.
- Unplug electrical connector.
- Use removal wedge3409 to unclip B-pillar trim (top) (1).
- Swivel B-pillar trim (top) (1) inwards and, at the same time, pull trim off downwards.
- Remove outer seat belt anchorage point (on front seat) .
- Guide belt (6) out of B-pillar trim (top) (1). [Note: The "“airbag”" sign on the B-pillar trim (top) (1) is welded on and cannot be removed.]
- Guide belt (6) into B-pillar trim (top) (1).
- Install outer seat belt anchorage point (on front seat) .
- ⚠ Make sure you do not trap curtain airbag (2) when installing B-pillar trim (top) (1). — Engage lugs of B-pillar trim (top) (1) into windscreen frame.
- Locate B-pillar trim (top) (1) in position with pins (2x).
- Make sure that retaining pin (5) engages in mounting (4) at belt height adjuster.
- Clip bottom of B-pillar trim (top) (1) into belt guide (7).
- Plug in electrical connector.
- Hook underside of vent (8) into B-pillar trim (top) (1).
- Clip upper side of vent (8) into B-pillar trim (top) (1).
- Fit lip of door seal over B-pillar trim (top) (1).
- Check that belt height adjuster functions properly.
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