A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
Trim Panel: Service and Repair
Upper Section of A-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing
Upper Section Of A-pillar Trim, Removing And Installing
WARNING: Observe safety precautions when working on side curtain airbags.
NOTE: Removing and installing A-pillar trim item - 1 - is the same for vehicles with and without side curtain airbag.
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Upper A-pillar trim panel
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Removing:
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Remove D-pillar trim.
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Remove grab handle - 4 -.
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Remove bolt - 3 - (1x).
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Remove protrusion - 10 - from front cutout of A-pillar trim panel - 1 - for grab handle using a small screwdriver
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Using pliers on protrusion - 10 -, pull wire cable - 9 - out enough (pull hard toward B-pillar, approx. 40 mm) until A-pillar trim - 1 - is
disengaged.
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Disengage sun visor at inner bearing and fold it parallel to direction of travel toward rear.
NOTE: When removing roof frame trim - 1 -, touch only side facing headliner.