Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim: Audi A3
Step-by-step removing and installing luggage compartment side trim for the Audi A3: 17 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: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020)
📋 Procedure
- Move convertible roof and convertible roof compartment lid to service position, as shown in illustration General body repairs, exterior 61. Convertible roof.
- Unclip retaining clips (2) for convertible roof compartment net from retaining tabs (1) along luggage compartment side trim.
- Close convertible roof and convertible roof compartment lid.
- Press convertible roof compartment upwards until it engages.
- Remove luggage compartment floor.
- Remove luggage compartment trim (front) (see the separate procedure).
- Remove lock carrier trim (see the separate procedure).
- Remove fastening ring (see the separate procedure).
- If fitted: Remove luggage compartment light Electrical system 96. Lights; Overview of fitting locations - lights in luggage compartment.
- Pull lever (1) and release rear seat backrest.
- While still pulling lever, remove bolt (2).
- Prise out backrest release mechanism (arrow) and let it hang down with Bowden cable attached.
- Remove fasteners (3) using removal lever80 - 200.
- Pull off rear lid seal (1) in area of luggage compartment side trim.
- Pull luggage compartment side trim (2) towards vehicle interior at rear and bottom (arrows).
- Disengage luggage compartment side trim at mounting for convertible roof compartment.
- Pull luggage compartment side trim inwards, unplug electrical connector for socket and detach trim.
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