Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of A-Pillar Trim Panel

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Clip
- Quantity: 2
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove the clips that are still in the body mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool: T40280 .
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
- Removing and Installing. Refer to A-PILLAR LOWER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Pushed forward in the carpet
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the inner door seal lip over.
Operating Lever
- For the hood latch
- Only driver side
- Removing and installing. Refer to appropriate service information .
Bolt
- Only driver side
- 1.7 Nm
A-Pillar Gap Cover
- Removing and Installing. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Clip into the A-pillar trim panels
- Stretch the inner door seal lip over.
A-Pillar Upper Trim Panel
- Allocation. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
- Removing and Installing. Refer to A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the inner door seal lip over.
Clip
- Insert in the trim panel
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
Clip
- With hooks
- Replace after removing the A-pillar trim panel
- Insert in the trim panel
Clip
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove the clips that are still in the body mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool: T40280 .
- Replace damaged or deformed clips