A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
Trim Panel: Service and Repair
Lower C-Pillar Trim, Without Side Airbag
Lower C-Pillar Trim, without Side Airbag
Removing
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Remove rear seat bench.
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Remove 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: 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 rear seat backrest.
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Install rear seat bench.
Tightening torque
Component.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Nm
Lower C-pillar trim to body.................................................................................................................................................................................................2.5