Q7 Quattro V6-3.6L (BHK) (2007)
Trim Panel: Service and Repair
Upper A-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing
Upper A-pillar Trim, Removing And Installing
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 work on side curtain airbag.
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Do not connect side curtain airbag when installing upper A-pillar trim - 1 -.
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Carefully unclip cover cap with airbag symbol - 1 - from upper A-pillar trim - 2 -.
NOTE: Cover caps remains hanging on upper A-pillar trim and cannot be removed.
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Remove bolt - 3 -.
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Carefully pry out upper A-pillar trim - 2 - beginning at top using Trim Removal Wedge 3409.
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Then remove upper A-pillar trim from instrument panel.
Installing
Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:
CAUTION:
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Observe safety precautions for work on side curtain airbag.
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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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Remove locking compound residue from threaded screw holes in upper A-pillar trim. You can use a thread cutter to do so.
If threaded hole is not cleaned, there is the danger that the new screw could seize up during installation and shear off when removed again.