Removing and installing engine compartment side trim — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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• Re-attach all cable ties at the same locations when re-installing.
• If the engine compartment side trim cannot be removed as described, the convertible roof unit with rollover bar, convertible roof well and convertible roof compartment lid must be removed .
• Completely screw down adjuster nut, but do not tighten.
• When tightening the bolts, the nuts of the adjuster elements automatically turn towards the mounting points of the engine compartment trim to lock it in place.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine compartment trim .
2. Detach convertible roof compartment seal (2) in area of engine compartment trim (1)(arrow).
3. Remove bolts (arrows).
4. Detach cable guide (1). [Note: Re-attach all cable ties at the same locations when re-installing.]
5. Move electrical wires and hydraulic lines clear.

6. Detach seal (2) for convertible roof compartment.
7. Remove bolts (arrows).
8. Pull engine compartment side trim (1) towards rear as far as possible.
9. Mask off engine compartment side trim (3) with adhesive tape (2), as shown in illustration.
10. Move electrical wiring and hydraulic lines (1) behind engine compartment side trim.
11. Pull engine compartment side trim upwards (arrow A) and then towards rear (arrow B), as shown in illustration. [Note: If the engine compartment side trim cannot be removed as described, the convertible roof unit with rollover bar, convertible roof well and convertible roof compartment lid must be removed .]
12. Check freedom of movement of adjuster nut (1) of adjuster element (arrows).
13. Completely screw down adjuster nut, but do not tighten.
14. Insert engine compartment side trim.
15. Tighten bolts. [Note: When tightening the bolts, the nuts of the adjuster elements automatically turn towards the mounting points of the engine compartment trim to lock it in place.]
16. Press seal on completely.
17. Install convertible roof compartment seal (front) .
18. Install engine compartment trim .
19. Install seal for convertible roof compartment .

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