Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel, A3 E-Tron/Sedan

Fig 1: B-Pillar Trim Panel Exploded View

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1. Clip
   • 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.
   • Quantity: 3
2. Upper B-Pillar Trim Bracket
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A3 SPORTBACK/SEDAN .
   • Clipped in the B-pillar
   • Press on until it engages audibly
3. B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A3 SPORTBACK/SEDAN .
   • Insert in the upper part of the mounting points on the roof and clip into the bracket
   • Press on until it engages audibly
   • Stretch the door seal lip over.
4. B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A3 E-TRON/SEDAN .
   • Under in the mounting point on the side sill, and clipped in the side sill.
   • Clipped in the B-pillar
   • Press on until it engages audibly
   • Stretch the door seal lip over.
5. Sill Panel
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to FRONT SILL PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A3 E-TRON/SEDAN .
   • Engage the sill panel strip in the B-pillar trim.
   • Press on until it engages audibly
   • Stretch the door seal lip over
6. Clip
   • Replace damaged or deformed clips
   • Insert in the sill panel
   • Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool: T40280  . To install, insert into the sill panel strip.
   • Quantity: 5

Upper B-Pillar Trim Deformation Element, Market-Specific 

Fig 2: Upper B-Pillar Trim Deformation Element, Market-Specific

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• Installed location: left and right upper B-pillar trim.

1. B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel
2. Clips - quantity: 2
3. Deformation Element