Removing and installing rear lid trim (bottom) - Saloon: Audi A6/A7 C7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: T10383, locking pin

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• Remove bracket for warning triangle .

📋 Procedure

1. Unclip trim for rear lid lock (1)(arrow) using wedge T10383.
2. Remove fastener (1); to do so, carefully press locking pin approx. 5 mm into fastener until it engages audibly.
3. Release retaining tabs (arrow) with a screwdriver and unfasten trim for rear lid hinge.
4. Press trim for rear lid hinge (2) down slightly and disengage at top of rear lid trim.
5. Lift out and detach trim for rear lid hinge.

6. Repeat procedure on opposite side of trim for rear lid hinge.
7. Remove bracket for warning triangle .
8. Remove button to close rear lid in luggage compartment E406Electrical system96Controls; Removing and installing button to close rear lid in luggage compartment E406.
9. Unclip cover (1) at operating lever (2).
10. Disengage nipple (3) of actuating cable from operating lever.
11. Unscrew bolt behind operating lever.
12. Using a screwdriver, unclip cover and unscrew bolts (1) beneath.
13. Unclip stop strips (1) and (2) with a screwdriver.
14. Prise off rear lid trim (3) using removal lever80 - 200(arrows).
15. To do so, unfasten retaining clips in the sequence (A, B, C).
16. Detach rear lid trim.
17. Disengage cable sheath at rear of handle recess for operating lever.

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