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A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING:
  • Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  • Do not pinch the head curtain airbag when installing the upper A-pillar trim.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.

Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

-- Remove any locking compound residue inside the threaded hole for the upper A-pillar trim bolt using a thread tap.

NOTE:

If the threaded hole is not cleaned, the new bolt could seize up during installation and shear off when removed again.

-- Install the upper A-pillar trim -1- into the instrument panel mount -2- and the front sill panel trim direction of -arrow-.

Fig 1: Inserting Upper A-Pillar Trim -1- In Ribbed Instrument Panel Ridge -2-
GWWA70-10429Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Clip the upper A-pillar trim in and stretch the door seal lip over.