Removing and installing engine cover panel (side): Audi R8 (CSPA, CSPB)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi R8 (4S, 2015–)

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• Mark position of mounting and washers with a felt-tip pen for re-installation.
• Mark position of bracket with a felt-tip pen for re-installation.
• Guide (4) on engine cover panel must engage in mounting on engine cover panel (front) (5).

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📋 Procedure

1. Remove bolts (1, 5 and 6).
2. Detach engine cover panel (top section) (2) upwards (arrow); mounting (4) is pulled out of guides (3).
3. Remove gas strut from body General body repairs, exterior55Rear lid; Removing and installing gas strut.
4. Depending on equipment version: Unplug electrical connector (3) for engine compartment light.
5. Open quick-release fastener (1).

6. Move engine cover panel (2) clear and detach towards rear.
7. Mark position of mounting and washers with a felt-tip pen for re-installation.
8. Remove bolts (arrows).
9. Detach mounting (1) together with washers.
10. Mark position of bracket with a felt-tip pen for re-installation.
11. Remove bolts (arrows).
12. Remove bracket (1) and washers (if fitted).
13. Guide (4) on engine cover panel must engage in mounting on engine cover panel (front) (5).
14. Install gas strut General body repairs, exterior55Rear lid; Removing and installing gas strut.

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