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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code SG
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ 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 .
- Removing left C-pillar trim .
- Removing roof storage compartment .
- Removing and installing right cover for storage compartment .
- Remove D-pillar trim .
- Remove cupboard .
- Switch off ignition and all electric loads and then remove ignition key.
- Remove clamping pins for spreader rivets (2) on C-pillar using 3 mm hexagon key.
- Then remove spreader rivet for right side panel trim (1).
- Unscrew bolts (2) for left side panel trim (1).
- Remove left side panel trim.
- Renew bolts (2) for left side panel trim (1), and screw them in.
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