Removing and installing rear right side panel trim, »California Coast and Ocean« — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code SG

• Renewed: them as necessary

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• Before installing right side panel trim (1), check retaining clips (arrows) for damage, and renew them as necessary.
• After installation, check that right side panel trim (1) is completely behind beading (2) of rear lid seal.

📋 Procedure

1. Push 2-seater bench seat/bed to end position in direction of travel.
2. Remove right C-pillar trim .
3. Remove upper D-pillar trim .
4. Remove bed extension (1); to do this, turn left and right locking elements (2) in (direction of arrow).
5. Raise bed extension (1) and pull bed extension guides (2) laterally out of mounting brackets.

6. Remove lock carrier trim General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing lock carrier trim.
7. Unclip cover (2) from side panel trim (1).
8. Remove clamping pin for spreader rivet (2) on D-pillar using 3 mm hexagon key.
9. Then, remove spreader rivet (2) for right side panel trim (1).
10. Remove clamping pin for spreader rivet (2) on C-pillar using 3 mm hexagon key.
11. Then, remove spreader rivet (2) for right side panel trim (1).
12. Drill out rivets (2) for right bed extension mounting bracket (1) and remove mounting bracket.
13. Lever right side panel trim (1) out beading (2) of rear lid seal.
14. Unclip right side panel trim completely from body.
15. Release connector (1) for 12 V socket (2) in area of rear blower.
16. Release connector (2) for 12 V socket (1) in area of C-pillar. [Note: Before installing right side panel trim (1), check retaining clips (arrows) for damage, and renew them as necessary.]
17. Connect connectors for 12 V sockets before installing right side panel trim. [Note: After installation, check that right side panel trim (1) is completely behind beading (2) of rear lid seal.]
18. Install lock carrier trim General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing lock carrier trim.

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