Removing and installing sill panel trim (RS6): Audi A6 C5
Step-by-step removing and installing sill panel trim (RS6) for the Audi A6 C5: 14 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: Audi A6 C5 (4B)
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- Before removing sill panel trim (3), unclip sill moulding (1) in (direction of arrow).
📋 Procedure
- Completely unclip sill moulding from sill panel trim
- Screw out bolts , , , and .
- Detach end piece .
- Detach sill panel trim sideways.
- After painting, attach protective sheeting .
- Attach mount with clips to sill panel trim.
- First secure sill panel trim with bolts , and .
- With sill panel trim in position, detach backing from double-sided adhesive strip .
- Attach end piece .
- Secure sill panel trim and wheel housing liners and with bolts and .
- Before removing sill panel trim (3), unclip sill moulding (1) in (direction of arrow).
- To facilitate clipping in, moisten sill panel trim with soap solution, for example, in clip area.
- Unclip front wheel cover from holder.
- Screw bolts (3) of holder (2) out of clips (1) and detach holder.
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