Removing and installing rear side panel (top) without tank flap unit — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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• Completely screw down adjuster nut, but do not tighten.
• When tightening the bolts, the nuts of the adjuster elements automatically turn towards the mounting point on the rear side panel (top) to lock it in place.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear side panel (bottom) .
2. Remove side panel trim .
3. Remove secondary air pump motor V10126.
4. Remove tail light Electrical system94.
5. Take electrical connectors (1) and (2) out of fasteners, unplug connectors and move wiring clear.

6. Remove bolts (arrows).
7. Remove bolts (arrows).
8. Detach rear side panel (top) (1).
9. Check freedom of movement of adjuster nut (1) of adjuster element (arrows).
10. Completely screw down adjuster nut, but do not tighten.
11. Insert rear side panel (top).
12. Tighten bolts. [Note: When tightening the bolts, the nuts of the adjuster elements automatically turn towards the mounting point on the rear side panel (top) to lock it in place.]
13. Install rear side panel (bottom) .
14. Install side panel trim .
15. Install tail light Electrical system94.
16. Install secondary air pump motor V10126.

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