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Removing and installing foot rest cover and foot rest bracket (left-hand drive vehicles) — AUDI

Removing and installing foot rest cover and foot rest bracket (left-hand drive vehicles) on Audi: 12 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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  • Make sure lug (6) engages properly in opening in foot rest bracket (3).

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove storage compartment (driver side) .
  2. Remove A-pillar trim (bottom) .
  3. Remove bolt (7).
  4. Slide foot rest cover upwards until lug (6) is disengaged from opening in foot rest bracket (3).
  5. Take out foot rest cover.
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  1. Make sure lug (6) engages properly in opening in foot rest bracket (3).
  2. Remove cover for universal joint of steering column 48.
  3. Remove foot rest cover (1).
  4. Remove sill panel trim .
  5. Fold back floor covering in area of foot rest.
  6. Unscrew nuts (5) (3x).
  7. Take out foot rest bracket (3).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.