Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel

Fig 1: A-Pillar Trim Panel Exploded View

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Lower Clamp
- Without hooks
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool :T40280 . To install, insert into the trim panel.
Center Clamp
- with hooks
- Replace
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove the clips that are still in the mounting points on the body using Omega Clip Tool :T40280 .
Expanding Clip
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool :T40280 . To install, insert into the trim panel.
Expanding Cap
- With the "Airbag" symbol
- Carefully unclip
Upper A-Pillar Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over