Removing and installing rear shelf (vehicles with fixed backrest, rear) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Detach bottom anchorage point of three-point seat belt (rear left and rear right) .
2. Unbolt anchorage point (8) (bottom) for three-point seat belt (9) (centre) .
3. Remove backrest (rear) .
4. Unclip cover (7) and guide (6) for three-point seat belt (rear left and rear right) .
5. Remove C/D-pillar trim (left and right) .

6. Open flap (8) under high-level brake light (5) (accessible via luggage compartment).
7. Unclip high-level brake light (5) by releasing spring (4) (accessible via luggage compartment).
8. For vehicles with electric sun blind, unfasten bolted connections in luggage compartment .
9. Pull rear shelf (1) forwards in direction of arrow and unclip rear shelf (1) at clip (2) (3x).
10. Working from rear, unclip cover and guide (10) for three-point seat belt (centre).
11. On vehicles with electric sun blind, unplug electrical connector for sun blind.
12. Take out rear shelf (1) upwards and to front.
13. When inserting, press down rear shelf (1) slightly until clips (3) (3x) and springs (4) (2x) engage.
14. Engage clips (2) (2x).
15. Perform remaining installation steps in reverse order of removal.
16. Loosen bolts (1) (3x).
17. Tightening torque: 4 Nm — 4 Nm (3.0 lb-ft)

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