Removing and installing stone deflector (new version) for track rod (one-piece version) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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• The procedure for renewing the stone deflector is described and illustrated for the right side of the vehicle.
• Clip stone deflector onto track rod. Ensure that stone deflector is correctly engaged.

📋 Procedure

1. Press clips (1) forwards out of stone deflector (2).
2. Unclip stone deflector (2) from track rod (3). [Note: The procedure for renewing the stone deflector is described and illustrated for the right side of the vehicle.]
3. Cut open the stone deflector in the vicinity of the bolt connections at the trapezium link/track rod using a knife. Take care not to damage track rod or other suspension parts.
4. Press clip (3) forwards out of stone deflector (2).
5. Press clip (1) forwards out of stone deflector (2) until head of clip contacts trapezium link.

6. Cut off head of clip (1) (part marked in illustration). Take care not to damage other suspension parts.
7. Pull the rest of clip (1) rearwards out of stone deflector.
8. Unclip stone deflector from track rod.
9. Make a cut in new stone deflector at markings (A) (for installation on right side of vehicle) or at markings (B) (left side of vehicle).
10. Fit the stone deflector on the inside first (side facing centre of vehicle), then on the outside.
11. File down the clip for the inside end of the stone deflector about 2 mm (arrows).
12. Push the filed-down clip on the inside end of the stone deflector through the track rod and the stone deflector from the rear.
13. Clip stone deflector onto track rod. Ensure that stone deflector is correctly engaged.
14. Press clips (1) and (3) rearwards into stone deflector (2).

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