Rear Lid Seal, Replacing

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Seal

GWWA55-10788

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Rear Lid Seal
- Removing
  -- Remove the rear lid end piece trim panel. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  
  -- Secure the rear lid from falling down and disconnect the gas-filled strut on the body side from the left and right ball studs.
  
  -- Remove the seal from the flange on the body all the way around.
- Installing
  NOTE:
  Before installing the lid side must be loosened so that the seal between the front lid (spoiler edge) and the roof can be pushed through.
  
  -- Remove the upper rear lid trim panel. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  
  -- With help hold the hood and on one side of the lid side remove the bolts from the hinge.
  
  -- Push the hood upward until the seal can be pushed through.
  
  -- Align the hood to its original shape. Re-install the bolts and tighten to the tightening specification. Refer to REAR LID HINGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  
  -- When installing, align the seal to the upper marking -arrow- and then press it onto the flange all the way around.
Rear Lid
Body Flange