Removing and installing seat side trim (sill side) with trim (front) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

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• To avoid damage, make sure all retaining tabs (4) have been properly released at retaining bracket (3).

📋 Procedure

1. Move front seat as far back and upwards as it will go.
2. Release retaining tabs (2) at bottom of retaining bracket (3) and pull trim (front) (1) upwards (arrows A and B).
3. Move front seat as far forwards and upwards as it will go.
4. Remove belt end fitting (front) .
5. Pull trim (sill side) (1) upwards and disengage at bracket (arrows A, B, C). To do so, release retaining tabs (2) at bottom of bracket (3).

6. Pull off trim (sill side) (2) with trim (front) (1) upwards (arrows A, B) and detach. [Note: To avoid damage, make sure all retaining tabs (4) have been properly released at retaining bracket (3).]
7. Release retaining tabs (arrows) and separate trim (sill side) (1) from trim (front) (2).
8. Unplug electrical connectors:
9. Move clear electrical wiring at bracket (3).
10. Detach trim (sill side).
11. Unplug electrical connectors:
12. Move clear electrical wiring at bracket (4).
13. Detach trim (sill side). [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Route electrical connectors and wires as shown in illustration.Make sure that trim (front) and trim (sill side) are properly engaged at retaining bracket.]

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