Replacing front door trim decorative trim: Audi A8 D3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

• Renewed: double-sided adhesive tape

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• Always use new double-sided adhesive tape. — Bond the new double-sided adhesive tape onto the holder of the wooden trim (1).

📋 Procedure

1. By prising out with the removal wedge 3409, unclip the wooden trim (1) from front to rear from the door trim.
2. To do so, apply the removal wedge 3409 as shown between the door trim (3) and the decorative trim (2).
3. Place the wooden trim (4) on a suitable soft surface.
4. ⚠ Take care to avoid scratches and damage on the visible side of the wooden trim. — Cut off the retainers (2) on the back of the decorative trim directly above the ring clips (3).
5. Prise the ring clips (2) off the wooden trim (3).

6. Carefully pull the decorative trim (2) off the wooden trim holder (1).
7. Remove the old double-sided adhesive tape from the holder of the wooden trim (1).
8. Insert the decorative trim in the holder.
9. ⚠ Always use new double-sided adhesive tape. — Bond the new double-sided adhesive tape onto the holder of the wooden trim (1).
10. Insert the wooden trim (2) with the fasteners (arrows) in the door trim (1).
11. Starting from the rear and working forwards, engage the wooden trim in the clips and press on to secure.

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