Removing and installing rear lid trim - Saloon: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

• 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 for warning triangle (1).
• To remove fastener (1), carefully press locking pin (2) into fastener (arrow) until it disengages audibly (do not press through completely, otherwise locking pin will fall into cavity behind trim).

📋 Procedure

1. Unclip trim for rear lid lock (1) in direction of (arrow) using removal wedge T40233.
2. Press release mechanism and remove warning triangle from bracket.
3. Release retaining tabs (arrows) with a screwdriver and detach bracket for warning triangle (1).
4. Unclip stop strip (1)(arrow) using removal wedge3409.
5. Repeat procedure on opposite side.

6. To remove fastener (1), carefully press locking pin (2) into fastener (arrow) until it disengages audibly (do not press through completely, otherwise locking pin will fall into cavity behind trim).
7. Remove released fastener together with locking pin.
8. Pull trim cover (3) downwards out of rear lid trim and detach.
9. Repeat procedure on opposite side.
10. Remove bolt (1).
11. Starting at top, unclip rear lid trim (1) from rear lid using removal lever80-200(arrows A).
12. Unclip rear lid trim from rear lid at sides (arrows B).
13. Unclip rear lid trim from rear lid at bottom (arrows C) and remove.
14. Country-specific version: When positioning trim, slide manual release lever (2) underneath actuator (1) for rear lid lock.

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