A4 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
Trunk / Liftgate Weatherstrip: Service and Repair
"Up to m.y. 1999 VIN 8D XA 200 000"
Rear Lid Seal, Installing
The butt joint - A - of the rear lid seal must be aligned with the ball socket of left hinge.
Removing and installing handle mechanism for rear lid
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Remove bolts - 1 - (2x).
Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm (22 in.lb)
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Attachment point - A -; remove nuts (2x) for lock cylinder on inside of lid.
Tightening torque: 6 Nm (53 in.lb)
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Pull handle mechanism - 3 - out enough that harness connectors for both license plate lights can be disconnected.
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Remove handle mechanism.
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Install nuts - 2 - (2x) using special tool VAG1618A.
Panel gap dimensions
- a - = 3.0 mm