Removing and installing heat shield for back panel (top) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi R8 (4S, 2015–)

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• The heat shield has a bonding surface (item 1) on the left side only (i.e. left side of the vehicle).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove retaining frame for side blade (top left) .
2. Move breather pipe (5) for fuel tank compartment clear on both sides.
3. Move wiring harness (1) clear.
4. Unfasten clamping washers (arrows).
5. Detach pine-tree clips (6 and 7).

6. Carefully heat bonded areas (3, 4) on heat shield (2) with hot air blowerV.A.G 1416 and detach.
7. Detach heat shield for back panel.
8. Remove old adhesive tape from body.
9. Clean bonding surface on heat shield with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
10. Apply primer D355 205 A2(item 1) to bonding surface (2) on evenly in one stroke using applicator (3).
11. Wipe area treated with primer once with a clean paper towel and allow to flash off for 10 minutes.
12. Peel protective film off bonding surfaces (1, 2).
13. Position heat shield for back panel so that holes are located at threaded pins, and press heat shield upwards.
14. Starting at partition glass, press bonding surfaces of heat shield for back panel onto body. [Note: The heat shield has a bonding surface (item 1) on the left side only (i.e. left side of the vehicle).]

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