Removing and installing rear right side panel trim, »California Beach« — AUDI
Removing and installing rear right side panel trim, »California Beach« 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: platform code SG
- 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
- Remove lock carrier trim General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing lock carrier trim.
- 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.
- If fitted, 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.]
- Install lock carrier trim General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing lock carrier trim.
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