Removing and installing rear lid trim (bottom): Audi A8 D4

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin

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• Press release mechanism and remove warning triangle from bracket.
• Release retaining tabs (arrows) with a screwdriver and detach bracket (1) for warning triangle.
• Release retaining tab (arrow) with a screwdriver and detach bracket (1) for warning triangle.

📋 Procedure

1. If fitted: Remove umbrella holder (1); to do so, release retaining tabs (arrow) with a screwdriver and detach holder downwards from rear lid.
2. Press release mechanism and remove warning triangle from bracket.
3. Release retaining tabs (arrows) with a screwdriver and detach bracket (1) for warning triangle.
4. Release retaining tab (arrow) with a screwdriver and detach bracket (1) for warning triangle.
5. Detach trim for rear lid lock (1) in direction of (arrow).

6. Remove fastener (1); to do so, carefully press locking pin approx. 5 mm into fastener until it engages audibly.
7. Release retaining tabs (arrow) with a screwdriver and unfasten cable guide.
8. Press cable guide (2) down slightly and disengage at top of rear lid trim.
9. Lift out and detach cable guide.
10. Unclip cover (1) at operating lever (2).
11. Disengage nipple (3) of actuating cable from operating lever.
12. Unscrew bolt behind operating lever.
13. Using a screwdriver, unclip cover (1)(arrow) and unscrew bolt (2) beneath.
14. Prise off rear lid trim (1) using removal lever80 - 200(arrows).
15. To do so, unfasten retaining clips in the sequence (6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1).
16. Detach rear lid trim.
17. Disengage cable sheath at rear of handle recess for operating lever.
18. Fit rear lid trim and press on retaining clips in sequence (1 ... 6) until they engage audibly.

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