Removing and installing rear lid trim: Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• Open cover (5) for warning triangle in direction of (arrow).
• Take out warning triangle and unscrew the 2 bolts (6) behind.
• If the clips for the rear lid trim panels have been left behind in the mounting points on the body, remove them and insert them in the trim panels.Check the clips for damage or deformation and renew them if necessary.

📋 Procedure

1. Unclip cap for mounting for sun blind from rear lid trim (top centre).
2. Unscrew bolt and detach mounting for sun blind.
3. Detach rear lid trim (top centre) from rear lid.
4. Detach rear lid trim (top, left and right) from rear lid.
5. Unclip left and, if fitted, right luggage compartment light (1).

6. If fitted, unclip button to close rear lid in luggage compartment E406(2).
7. Unplug electrical connectors.
8. Use removal wedge3409 to unclip covers for inner tail lights (left and right).
9. Unscrew bolts (4).
10. Open cover (5) for warning triangle in direction of (arrow).
11. Take out warning triangle and unscrew the 2 bolts (6) behind.
12. Remove remaining bolts (3) securing rear lid trim (bottom).
13. Carefully detach rear lid trim (bottom) from rear lid by releasing clips in rear lid trim with removal lever80 - 200.
14. Reach between rear lid trim and rear lid and disengage remaining clips. [Note: If the clips for the rear lid trim panels have been left behind in the mounting points on the body, remove them and insert them in the trim panels.Check the clips for damage or deformation and renew them if necessary.]

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