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Removing and installing left side panel trim, »California Coast and Ocean« — AUDI

Removing and installing left side panel trim, »California Coast and Ocean« on Audi: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code SG

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ To prevent damage/scratching of adjacent surfaces in interior, mask around components and their adjacent surfaces using commercially available adhesive tape and/or cover/mask using plastic foil. — Remove upper B-pillar trim .
  2. Removing left C-pillar trim .
  3. Removing roof storage compartment .
  4. Removing and installing right cover for storage compartment .
  5. Remove D-pillar trim .
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  1. Remove cupboard .
  2. Switch off ignition and all electric loads and then remove ignition key.
  3. Remove clamping pins for spreader rivets (2) on C-pillar using 3 mm hexagon key.
  4. Then remove spreader rivet for right side panel trim (1).
  5. Unscrew bolts (2) for left side panel trim (1).
  6. Remove left side panel trim.
  7. Renew bolts (2) for left side panel trim (1), and screw them in.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.