Plenum Chamber Cover, Removing And Installing, Vehicles Through 05/2008: Notes

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NOTE:

Note Different Versions.

Additional covers may also have to be removed first depending on vehicle equipment.

Fig 1: Locating Plenum Chamber Cover With Components

Courtesy of AUDI

Right Auxiliary Cover
- Remove the front clip first when removing.
  NOTE:
  The cover and the plenum chamber cover may be one piece depending on vehicle equipment.
- Lift the front cover and remove it from the plenum chamber cover.
Plenum Chamber Cover
- Windshield wiper arms removed.
- The left, center and right auxiliary covers are removed.
- Remove the clamps -3-.
  NOTE:
  For easier removal/installation, spray windshield edge strip with soapy solution.
- Remove trim panel upward diagonally from edge frame beginning at window edge.
  CAUTION:
  Risk of window breaking during installation
  
  Do not hit the trim when installing it.
  
  Carefully press in trim sideways, beginning in the edge frame.
Clip
- Slide the clamps to the places shown after removing the plenum chamber cover.
Windshield