Removing and installing D-pillar trim (from week 36.02 onwards) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

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• Always keep to installation sequence for D-pillar trim. — Insert D-pillar trim in roof frame trim .
• Make sure trim is properly secured. — Perform remaining installation steps in reverse order of removal.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety precautions for working on airbags and curtain airbags . — Open slide of retainer for load guard .
2. Unscrew bolt (3).
3. Starting at roof end trim, unclip D-pillar trim (1) at clips (4) (4x).
4. Lift D-pillar trim (1) out of luggage compartment side trim.
5. Pull D-pillar trim (1) out of roof frame trim towards rear .

6. ⚠ Always keep to installation sequence for D-pillar trim. — Insert D-pillar trim in roof frame trim .
7. Slide D-pillar trim (1) behind luggage compartment side trim.
8. Insert D-pillar trim (1) with clips (4) into mountings (5).
9. Clip on D-pillar trim (1).
10. ⚠ Make sure trim is properly secured. — Perform remaining installation steps in reverse order of removal.
11. Slide sliding cover (3) at groove (4) upwards.
12. Removing: Pull retaining tab (6) of D-pillar trim (1) out of mounting (2) of roof frame trim (4).
13. Installing: Slide retaining tab (6) through opening at tether (5) and into mounting (2).

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