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Removing side trim, rear trim and storage compartment: Audi A6 C5

Step-by-step removing side trim, rear trim and storage compartment for the Audi A6 C5: 24 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.

24 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

📋 Procedure

  1. Unclip trim (side) (1) upwards.
  2. Remove centre armrest .
  3. Unclip trim (rear) (2) upwards.
  4. Unclip trim (rear) (2) upwards.
  5. Unclip trim (5) for storage compartment upwards.
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  1. Remove lining mat (9).
  2. Unscrew bolt (4).
  3. Observe length of bolt.
  4. Lift storage compartment at front and pull it out of trim (rear) (2).
  5. If necessary, lift trim (rear) (2).
  6. Remove lining mat (9).
  7. Unscrew bolt (4).
  8. Observe length of bolt.
  9. Lift storage compartment at front and pull it out of trim (rear) (2).
  10. If necessary, lift trim (rear) (2).
  11. Remove lining mat (9).
  12. Unscrew bolt (4).
  13. Observe length of bolt.
  14. Unplug connector for telephone.
  15. Take out bracket (8).
  16. Lift storage compartment at front and pull it out of trim (rear) (2).
  17. If necessary, lift trim (rear) (2).
  18. Remove centre console (rear) and release retaining tabs (4x).
  19. Take out storage compartment (10).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.