Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Trim Panel: Service and Repair
Lower C-pillar Trim, Removing And Installing

Lower C-pillar Trim, Removing And Installing

Removing

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Remove rear seat bench.

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Remove 1/3 rear seat backrest.

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Remove 2/3 rear seat backrest

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Unclip rear sill panel strip - 2 - in joint area to lower C-pillar trim - 1 - in - direction of arrow -.

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Unclip cover plug - 3 - from trim.

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Remove bolt - 2 -.

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Carefully remove lower C-pillar trim - 1 - from upper C-pillar trim - 4 - from body and retaining clip - 6 - from threaded pin - arrows -.

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Remove lower C-pillar trim.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

NOTE:

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Replace damaged spring clamps.

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Pull door seal rubber lip - 5 - over lower C-pillar trim edge.

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Install 2/3 rear seat backrest.

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Install 1/3 rear seat backrest.

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Install rear seat bench.

Tightening torque

Component

Nm

Lower C-pillar trim to body

2.5