Audi A4: Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing

Lower Rear Lid Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Sedan

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Pry Lever -80-200-
• Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
• Removal Wedge -T40233-
• Omega Clip Tool -T40280-

Removing

- Remove the rear lid latch trim panel -1- using the -T40233- in the direction of -arrow-.

- Remove the warning triangle from the bracket by pressing the release.

- Release the retaining tabs using a screwdriver in the direction of -arrows- and remove the warning triangle bracket -1-.

- Unclip the stop strip -1- using the -3409- in the direction of -arrow-.

- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

- To remove the expanding clips -1- push the clamping pin -2- in carefully approximately 5 mm until it engages audibly in the expanding clip in the direction of -arrow- (do not push in completely, otherwise the clamping pin can fall).

- Remove the released expanding clips with a clamping pin.

- Pull the rear lid hinge trim panel -3- downward out of the rear lid trim panel and remove it.

- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

- Remove the bolt -1-.

- Unclip the rear lid trim panel -1- starting at the top of the rear lid in the direction of -arrows A- using the -80-200-.

- Unclip the side rear lid trim from the rear lid in the direction of -arrows B-.

- Unclip the rear lid trim from the rear lid in the direction of -arrows C- and remove.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Lower Rear Lid Trim Panel, Sedan".

Lower Rear Lid Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Avant

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Removal Wedge -T40233-
• Omega Clip Tool -T40280-

Removing

- Remove the rear lid closing button. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.96; Controls; Rear Lid Lock Button in Luggage CompartmentE406, Removing and Installing.

- Remove the rear lid lamp. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.96; Lamps; Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Lamps.

- Turn the quick release -1- 90º counter-clockwise and move the emergency triangle cover -2- to the side -arrow-.

- Remove the emergency triangle.

- Disengage the cover on the lower trim and remove it.

- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

- Starting from the outside, unclip the trim panel -1- from the rear lid in the direction of -arrows- using the -T40233-.

- Unclip the rest of the trim panel clips and trim panel and remove it.

- If equipped, release the retaining tabs -arrows A- with a screwdriver, and remove the rear lid trim -1- in the direction of -arrow B-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid Trim Panel, Avant".

Rear Lid Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Removal Wedge -T40233-
• Omega Clip Tool -T40280-

Removing

- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel. Refer to → Chapter "Lower Rear Lid Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Avant".

- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

- Unclip the trim panel -3- from the sides of the rear lid in the direction of -arrows A- using the -T40233-.

- Unclip the rest of the trim panel clips in the direction of -arrow B- and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid Trim Panel, Avant".

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