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Removing and installing noise insulation - Audi RS 5: Audi A5

Step-by-step removing and installing noise insulation - Audi RS 5 for the Audi A5: 10 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.

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016)

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove bolts (arrows).
  2. Unscrew bolts (arrows) securing wheel spoiler (front) to wheel housing liner (front) (1).
  3. Remove quick-release fasteners (arrows).
  4. Pull noise insulation (front) (1) towards rear and out of bottom section of bumper cover.
  5. Detach noise insulation (front).
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  1. Remove bolt (4).
  2. Pull out spreader pin (1) and detach it together with fastener.
  3. Remove quick-release fasteners (3) at noise insulation (front).
  4. Remove quick-release fastener (5).
  5. Detach noise insulation (rear) (2).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.