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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)
📋 Procedure
- Unclip trim (side) (1) upwards.
- Remove centre armrest .
- Unclip trim (rear) (2) upwards.
- Unclip trim (rear) (2) upwards.
- Unclip trim (5) for storage compartment upwards.
- Remove lining mat (9).
- Unscrew bolt (4).
- Observe length of bolt.
- Lift storage compartment at front and pull it out of trim (rear) (2).
- If necessary, lift trim (rear) (2).
- Remove lining mat (9).
- Unscrew bolt (4).
- Observe length of bolt.
- Lift storage compartment at front and pull it out of trim (rear) (2).
- If necessary, lift trim (rear) (2).
- Remove lining mat (9).
- Unscrew bolt (4).
- Observe length of bolt.
- Unplug connector for telephone.
- Take out bracket (8).
- Lift storage compartment at front and pull it out of trim (rear) (2).
- If necessary, lift trim (rear) (2).
- Remove centre console (rear) and release retaining tabs (4x).
- Take out storage compartment (10).
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