Side Sill Trim Panel, Removing And Installing, A5: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Check the chafe protection -2- for damage.

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-- Insert the rear bracket -1- in the side sill trim panel cut-out -3-.

A5 Coupe: 

-- Position the side sill trim panel and press on until the rear bracket audibly engages in the clips.

A5 Sportback: 

• The vehicle and the trim panel must be at room temperature.
• The adhesive surfaces must be free of dirt and grease.

Installation Preparation for Reinstallation: 

-- Remove adhesive residue from the trim panel.

-- Clean the plastic side of the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution: D 009 401 04  and let dry.

-- Apply Plastic Primer: D 366 PR1 A1  on the plastic side of the adhesive surface and let dry until the solvent has completely evaporated.

-- Apply double-sided tape to the same location. Refer to Parts Information.

• Apply the adhesive tape within 60 minutes.

Continuation: 

-- Remove the adhesive residue from the body.

-- Clean the painted side of the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution: D 009 401 04  and let dry.

-- Apply Bonding Agent: D 355 205 A2  -1- on the painted side of the adhesive surface -2- using the Applicator: D 009 500 25  -3- and let it dry for ten minutes.

Fig 1: Applying Bonding Agent To Adhesive Surface On Paint Side Using Applicator

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• If the Bonding Agent: D 355 205 A2  dries longer than two hours, then it must be primed again.

-- Fold back the end of the protective film, or attach a pulling aid to the protective film.

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-- Position the side sill trim panel -3- at the same time place the cut-out -1- on the cut-out.

-- Remove the protective film on the pulling aids from the adhesive tape -2-.

-- Press on the side sill trim panel until the rear bracket -4- engages audibly.

-- Push on the adhesion area with the : 3356  .

• Resting time approximately 30 minutes at room temperature