A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
Trim Panel: Service and Repair
Upper C-Pillar Trim
Upper C-Pillar Trim
Removing
CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
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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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Remove lower C-pillar trim: vehicles without side airbag, vehicles with side airbag.
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Remove screws - arrows -.
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Remove rear automatic belt retractor.
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Remove bolt - 1 -.
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Disengage C-pillar trim from D-pillar trim - arrow 2 -.
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Remove C-pillar trim from body beginning at bottom - 3 arrows -.
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Remove C-pillar trim downward.
Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following: