Q7 Quattro V8-4.2L (BAR) (2008)
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Trim Panel: Service and Repair
B-Pillar Trim
B-Pillar Trim
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Trim removal wedge 3409
Removing
CAUTION:
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Observe safety precautions for working on head-level airbags.
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Do not connect side curtain airbag when installing upper A-pillar trim - 1 -.
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Position drivers or passengers seat as far forward as possible using fore and aft adjustment.
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Remove outer seat belt anchorage point (on front seat).
Vehicles with B-pillar vent
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Carefully unclip vent from B-pillar trim starting at upper side facing toward headliner. Press spring clip when doing so.
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Then remove vent from B-pillar trim.
Procedure for all vehicles
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Unclip B-pillar trim from sill panel strip and body beginning at lower area using Trim Removal Wedge 3409.
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Remove B-pillar trim from headliner and front belt guide.
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Thread belt webbing out of B-pillar trim.
NOTE: The "Airbag" sign on the B-pillar trim is welded on and cannot be removed.
Installing
To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. Observe the following when doing so:
CAUTION:
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Observe safety precautions for working on head-level airbags.
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Do not connect side curtain airbag when installing upper A-pillar trim - 1 -.
NOTE:
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If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim.
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Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
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Ensure belt webbing is not twisted.
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When installing trim, do not press belt height adjustment button.
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During installation, attach trim from bottom upwards toward belt height adjuster.
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Guide belt webbing - 2 - through B-pillar trim - 1 -.
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Engage B-pillar trim with tabs in headliner.
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Secure B-pillar trim with 2 pins on belt guide.
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Ensure sliding piece mount - 3 - from B-pillar trim engages on retaining pins - 4 - on belt height adjuster.
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Clip B-pillar trim in lower area into mounts on body and sill panel strip.
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Install outer seat belt anchorage point (on front seat).
