Removing and installing rear right side panel trim — AUDI
Removing and installing rear right side panel trim on Audi: 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T6 (7E)
- Renewed: as necessary
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- Before installing, check retaining clips and clips (5) for damage and renew as necessary.After installing, check that the trim is located completely in the door seal bead and in the rear lid seal bead.
📋 Procedure
- Unclip rear lock carrier cover (1) using removal wedge340970.
- Unscrew bolts (arrows) for lower lock carrier cover (1) and remove lower lock carrier cover 70.
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove right C-pillar trim .
- Remove upper D-pillar trim .
- Unscrew two bolts (3) and remove fastening ring (4).
- Pull out two pins (2).
- Release side panel trim (1) from mounting brackets.
- Depending on equipment level, detach wiring harnesses from side panel trim.
- Remove side panel trim (1) from vehicle. [Note: Before installing, check retaining clips and clips (5) for damage and renew as necessary.After installing, check that the trim is located completely in the door seal bead and in the rear lid seal bead.]
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