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Interior Trim: Overview Audi A3 8P facelift

Exterior/interior Trim 23 illustrations ~2145 words

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: FRONT DOOR TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Window Regulator Switch Driver side: removing and installing, refer to «DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH»(ref-496058-S12242099662012082100000) Front passenger side: removing and installing, refer to «PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH»(ref-496058-S09918909232012082100000)
  2. Switch Mount For window regulator switch Removing and Installing, refer to «SWITCH MOUNT»(ref-496058-S08351478032012082100000)
  3. Bolt 2 Nm
  4. Entry Lamp Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT DOOR SAFETY LIGHTS AND ENTRY LIGHTS»(ref-496058-S27625340322012082100000)
  5. Bolt 4.5 Nm
  6. Door Warning Light With lighting Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT DOOR SAFETY LIGHTS AND ENTRY LIGHTS»(ref-496058-S27625340322012082100000)
  7. Door Warning Light Without lighting Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT DOOR SAFETY LIGHTS AND ENTRY LIGHTS»(ref-496058-S27625340322012082100000)
  8. Passenger Compartment Monitoring Switch -E183- or Alarm System -Off- Switch -E217- Removing and Installing, refer to «PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING SWITCH OR ALARM SYSTEM -OFF- SWITCH»(ref-496058-S33379796472012082100000)
  9. Securing Clip Quantity: 7
  10. Insulation
  11. Retaining Clip Quantity: 3 for trim panel
  12. Interior Door Mechanism Removing and Installing, refer to «INSIDE DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM»(ref-496058-S07801793672012082100000)
  13. Door Opener Lighting
  14. Bolt 1.2 Nm Quantity: 4
  15. Window Regulator Switch (in RF door) -E308- Central locking switch Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCH»(ref-496058-S22795730322012082100000)
  16. Front Door Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT DOOR TRIM»(ref-496058-S04123023802012082100000) If the door trim panel is being replaced, see if Technical Product Information: 2005913 is applicable
  17. Trim Panel For door trim Removing and Installing, refer to «TRIM MOLDING»(ref-496058-S41599373082012082100000)
  18. Bolt 4.5 Nm
  19. Trim Panel Only with BOSE sound system Removing and Installing, refer to «SPEAKER TRIM»(ref-496058-S34951752292012082100000)
  20. Speaker Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «SPEAKER TRIM»(ref-496058-S34951752292012082100000)
  21. Bolt 4.5 Nm
  22. Bolt 2 Nm
  23. Bolt 4.5 Nm
  24. Cover
  25. Bolt 1.2 Nm
  26. Armrest Removing and Installing, refer to «ARMREST»(ref-496058-S09938987082012082100000)
  27. Cover Removing and Installing, refer to «ARMREST»(ref-496058-S09938987082012082100000)
  28. Mirror Adjustment Switch Removing and Installing, refer to «MIRROR ADJUSTMENT SWITCH»(ref-496058-S31897433522012082100000)
  29. Symbol Trim

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: DOOR TRIM WIRING ROUTING OVERVIEW
  1. Wire to Door Control Module Driver side: Driver Door Control Module -J386- Front passenger side: Front Passenger Door Control Module -J387
  2. Intermediate Coupling for Central Locking -SAFE- Indicator Lamp -K133
  3. Wire to Interior Locking Switch Driver side: driver interior locking button -E308- Front passenger side: front passenger interior locking button -E309
  4. Wire to Door Opener Lighting
  5. Wire to Window Regulator Switch Driver side: power window control head in driver door -E512- Front passenger side: front passenger door window regulator switch -E107
  6. Wire to Passenger Compartment Monitoring Switch -E183- and Alarm System -Off- Switch -E217
  7. Wire to Door Safety Light
  8. Wire to Entry Light
  9. Wire to Mirror Adjustment Switch

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: REAR DOOR TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Armrest Removing and Installing, refer to «ARMREST»(ref-496058-S34978960802012082100000)
  2. 2 Nm
  3. Window Regulator Switch Removing and Installing, refer to «WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH»(ref-496058-S14454763632012082100000)
  4. Switch Mount For window regulator switch Removing and Installing, refer to «SWITCH MOUNT»(ref-496058-S32860751032012082100000)
  5. Bolt 2 Nm
  6. Cover
  7. Bolt 2 Nm
  8. Door Warning Light With lighting Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR DOOR SAFETY LIGHTS AND ENTRY LIGHTS»(ref-496058-S14938623902012082100000)
  9. Door Warning Light Without lighting Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR DOOR SAFETY LIGHTS AND ENTRY LIGHTS»(ref-496058-S14938623902012082100000)
  10. Securing Clip Quantity: 7
  11. Retaining Clip Quantity: 3 For trim panel
  12. Insulation
  13. Speaker Treble speaker
  14. Interior Door Mechanism Removing and Installing, refer to «INSIDE DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM»(ref-496058-S38360823532012082100000)
  15. Door Opener Lighting
  16. Bolt 1.2 Nm Quantity: 4
  17. Rear Door Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR DOOR TRIM»(ref-496058-S11319282522012082100000)
  18. Trim Panel For door trim Removing and Installing, refer to «TRIM MOLDING»(ref-496058-S01040193642012082100000)
  19. Speaker Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «SPEAKER TRIM»(ref-496058-S00191941922012082100000)
  20. Entry Lamp Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR DOOR SAFETY LIGHTS AND ENTRY LIGHTS»(ref-496058-S14938623902012082100000)
  21. Bolt 4.5 Nm
  22. Bolt 1.2 Nm
  23. Cover
  24. Bolt 4.5 Nm

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: DOOR TRIM WIRING ROUTING OVERVIEW
  1. Intermediate Coupling For Central Locking -SAFE- Indicator Lamp -K133
  2. Wire to Door Control Module For Left Rear Door Control Module -J388- For Right Rear Door Control Module -J389
  3. Wire to Window Regulator Switch Left rear, refer to Left Rear Power Window Switch In Left Rear Door -E52- Right rear, refer to Right Rear Window Switch In Right Rear Door -E54
  4. Wire to Speaker
  5. Wire to Door Opener Lighting
  6. Wire to Door Safety Light
  7. Wire to Entry Light

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: SUN SHADE COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Rear Door Trim
  2. Bolt 2.5 Nm
  3. Guide Strip Removing and Installing, refer to «SUN SHADE»(ref-496058-S29962673292012082100000)
  4. Sun Shade Removing and Installing, refer to «SUN SHADE»(ref-496058-S29962673292012082100000)
  5. Spring Nut

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW
  1. Instrument Panel Removing and Installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL»(ref-496058-S31255928522012082100000)
  2. Left Defroster Vent Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT DEFROSTER VENTS»(ref-496058-S02625443642012082100000)
  3. Left Instrument Panel Vent Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL VENTS»(ref-496058-S39179738962012082100000)
  4. Instrument Cluster Removing and Installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation»(ref-496026-S25943685612012082100000)
  5. Sunlight Photo Sensor On vehicles without A/C system with cover cap Vehicles with A/C: removing and installing, refer to «SUNLIGHT PHOTO SENSOR»(ref-496058-S34166189262012082100000) Vehicles without A/C: removing and installing, refer to «SUNLIGHT PHOTO SENSOR»(ref-496058-S34166189262012082100000)
  6. Center Mid/High Range Loudspeaker -R158- Removing and Installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-496064-S32204615902012082100000)
  7. Center Mid/High Range Speaker Cover Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER MID/HIGH RANGE SPEAKER COVER»(ref-496058-S24428958922012082100000)
  8. Central Locking -SAFE- Indicator Lamp -K133- Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTRAL LOCKING -SAFE- INDICATOR LAMP»(ref-496058-S00288555572012082100000)
  9. Center Defroster Vent Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER DEFROSTER VENT»(ref-496058-S36927233342012082100000)
  10. Center Instrument Panel Vent Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT»(ref-496058-S08934312852012082100000)
  11. Center Instrument Panel Vent Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT»(ref-496058-S08934312852012082100000)
  12. Passenger Airbag Unit Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG»(ref-496027-S25035417332012082100000)
  13. Right Defroster Vent Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT DEFROSTER VENTS»(ref-496058-S02625443642012082100000)
  14. Right Instrument Panel Cover Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(ref-496058-S41549512582012082100000)
  15. Right Instrument Panel Vent Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL VENTS»(ref-496058-S39179738962012082100000)
  16. Glove Compartment Removing and Installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT»(ref-496033-S25572087212012082100000)
  17. CD Changer Removing and Installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-496064-S32204615902012082100000)
  18. Cell Phone Bracket Removing and Installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-496064-S32204615902012082100000)
  19. Cupholder/Storage Compartment Cupholder: removing and installing, refer to «CUPHOLDER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN CENTER CONSOLE»(ref-496033-S40810242862012082100000) Storage compartment (depending on the country), removing and installing, refer to «CUPHOLDER OR STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN CENTER CONSOLE»(ref-496033-S40810242862012082100000)
  20. Emergency Flasher Switch Removing and Installing, refer to «EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH, FROM 06.2008»(ref-496056-S32493198922012082100000)
  21. Radio Removing and Installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-496064-S32204615902012082100000)
  22. Right Switch Removing and Installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED INDICATOR LAMP, THROUGH 05.2008»(ref-496056-S08007604922012082100000) or refer to «[For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED INDICATOR LAMP, FROM 06.2008»(ref-496056-S03283805352012082100000)
  23. ASR/ESP Button Removing and Installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] ASR AND ESP BUTTONS, THROUGH 05.2008»(ref-496056-S31828626642012082100000) or refer to «[For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] ASR AND ESP BUTTONS, FROM 06.2008»(ref-496056-S41078186232012082100000)
  24. Left Switch Removing and Installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] ASR AND ESP BUTTONS, THROUGH 05.2008»(ref-496056-S31828626642012082100000) and refer to «[For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] ASR AND ESP BUTTONS, FROM 06.2008»(ref-496056-S41078186232012082100000)
  25. Heating Controls
  26. Steering Column Switch Module Trim with Gap Cover Removing and Installing, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE TRIM»(ref-496033-S27315683002012082100000)
  27. Lower Steering Column Switch Module Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE TRIM»(ref-496033-S27315683002012082100000)
  28. Steering Column Switch Module Removing and Installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation»(ref-496070-S42199722652012082100000)
  29. Driver Side Storage Compartment Removing and Installing, refer to «DRIVER SIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(ref-496033-S40405768702012082100000)
  30. Light Switch Removing and Installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] LIGHT SWITCH»(ref-496056-S00416304362012082100000)
  31. 16-Pin Connector -T16- Diagnostic connector
  32. Fuse Holder Removing and Installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation»(ref-496032-S23309951522012082100000)
  33. Left Instrument Panel Cover Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(ref-496058-S41549512582012082100000)
  34. Climatronic Control Module -J255- Removing and Installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-496031-S29258693212012082100000)
  35. Radio Preparation Frame Removing and Installing, refer to «RADIO PREPARATION FRAME»(ref-496058-S03919437492012082100000)
  36. Radio Preparation Cover Removing and Installing, refer to «RADIO PREPARATION COVER»(ref-496058-S40412354252012082100000)
  37. Radio Removing and Installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-496064-S32204615902012082100000)

HEADLINER COMPONENT OVERVIEW

Note. Shown on vehicles without sunroof in illustration.

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: HEADLINER COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Cover
  2. Bolt 4 Nm
  3. Sun Visor Removing and Installing, refer to «SUN VISORS»(ref-496058-S14243493602012082100000)
  4. Sun Visor Center Bearing
  5. Cover For reading light
  6. Bolt 1.5 Nm
  7. Bolt 2 Nm
  8. Center Sun Visor Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER SUN VISOR»(ref-496058-S41717060602012082100000)
  9. Interior Light/Front Reading Light
  10. Vanity Mirror Light
  11. Bolt 1.5 Nm
  12. Vanity Mirror Light
  13. Headliner Removing and Installing, refer to «HEADLINER»(ref-496058-S36287634552012082100000)
  14. Retaining Clip For headliner Releasing (Scheme 8)
  15. Interior Light/Rear Reading Light
  16. Bolt 4 Nm Self-locking Replace
  17. Roof Grab Handle Removing and Installing, refer to «ROOF GRAB HANDLE»(ref-496058-S32215354862012082100000)

Scheme 8

Scheme 8

Release clips on rear clip -arrows-.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: UPPER A-PILLAR TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Spring Clamp Replace if damaged
  2. Spring Clamp With hooks Replace if damaged
  3. Guide Pins
  4. Spring Clamp With hooks Replace if damaged
  5. Guide For upper A-pillar trim
  6. Upper A-pillar Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «UPPER A-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-496058-S38646374292012082100000)
  7. Loudspeaker Cover

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Screws 3.5 Nm
  2. Coat Hook
  3. Screws 1.2 Nm
  4. Belt Webbing
  5. B-pillar Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-496058-S36928571202012082100000)

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: UPPER C-PILLAR TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Upper C-pillar Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «UPPER C-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-496058-S01001401432012082100000)
  2. Door Seal
  3. Spring Clamp Replace if damaged
  4. Bolt 3.5 Nm Insert with locking compound; locking compound

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: LOWER C-PILLAR TRIM WITHOUT SIDE AIRBAG COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Lower C-pillar Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LOWER C-PILLAR TRIM, VEHICLES WITHOUT SIDE AIRBAG»(ref-496058-S42441846952012082100000)
  2. Screw 2.5 Nm
  3. Cover
  4. Spring Clamp Replace if damaged
  5. Door Seal
  6. Retaining Clip

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: LOWER C-PILLAR TRIM WITH SIDE AIRBAG COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Lower C-pillar Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LOWER C-PILLAR TRIM, VEHICLES WITH SIDE AIRBAG»(ref-496058-S33068915542012082100000)
  2. Spring Clamp Replace if damaged
  3. Side Airbag
  4. Door Seal
  5. Retaining Clip

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: D-PILLAR TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Retaining Hook
  2. Bolt 3.5 Nm Insert with locking compound; locking compound
  3. Spring Clamp Replace if damaged
  4. D-pillar Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «D-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-496058-S36128777522012082100000)

Scheme 15

Scheme 15: ROOF PANEL TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Roof Panel Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «ROOF PANEL TRIM»(ref-496058-S33996719542012082100000)
  2. Mounting Hole For guide pins
  3. Mount
  4. Clip
  5. Spring Clamp Replace if damaged
  6. Guide Pins

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: PARKING BRAKE TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Handle Removing and Installing, refer to «PARKING BRAKE TRIM»(ref-496058-S18724830252012082100000)
  2. Right Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «PARKING BRAKE TRIM»(ref-496058-S18724830252012082100000)
  3. Left Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «PARKING BRAKE TRIM»(ref-496058-S18724830252012082100000)
  4. Parking Brake Lever
  5. Push Button Removing and Installing, refer to «PARKING BRAKE TRIM»(ref-496058-S18724830252012082100000)

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Luggage Compartment Seal
  2. Spring Clamp Replace if damaged
  3. Luggage Compartment Side Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM»(ref-496058-S14740272962012082100000)
  4. Nut 4 Nm
  5. Bracket for luggage compartment side trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM BRACKET»(ref-496058-S39756642272012082100000)
  6. Screw 1.8 Nm
  7. Tie-down FWD: removing and installing, refer to «TIE-DOWN EYES, FWD»(ref-496058-S33991302682012082100000) AWD: removing and installing, refer to «TIE-DOWN EYES, AWD»(ref-496058-S37117037192012082100000)

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Left Foam Insert for Warning Triangle Only on vehicles with all wheel drive
  2. Right Front Foam Insert for Vehicle Tool Kit Only on vehicles with all wheel drive
  3. Luggage Compartment Floor Covering
  4. Right Rear Foam Insert for Trailer Hitch Only on vehicles with all wheel drive
  5. Screw 8 Nm Only on vehicles with all wheel drive
  6. Strap For right rear foam insert Only on vehicles with all wheel drive
  7. Center Foam Insert FWD vehicles: vehicle tools AWD vehicles: for the tire filler bottle and compressor

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW, FWD
  1. Mounting Pins For rear cross panel trim
  2. Rear Cross Panel Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM»(ref-496058-S27312536912012082100000)
  3. Luggage Compartment Seal
  4. Spring Clamp Replace if damaged

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW, AWD
  1. Tie-down
  2. Rear Cross Panel Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM»(ref-496058-S27312536912012082100000)
  3. Luggage Compartment Seal
  4. Spring Clamp Replace if damaged

Scheme 21

Scheme 21: REAR SHELF COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Storage Net Removing and Installing, refer to «STORAGE NET»(ref-496058-S36683648472012082100000)
  2. Screw 2 Nm
  3. Coat Hooks Removing and Installing, refer to «COAT HOOKS»(ref-496058-S11513012282012082100000)
  4. Strap with Ball For rear shelf Hung on rear lid Removing and Installing, refer to «STRAP WITH BALL»(ref-496058-S03156263512012082100000)
  5. Screw 2 Nm
  6. Left Cover for sun shade hinge
  7. Collar
  8. Grommet
  9. Rear Shelf Engages in luggage compartment side trim
  10. Sun Shade Removing and Installing, refer to «SUN SHADE»(ref-496058-S42626920812012082100000)
  11. Bracket For sun shade Removing and Installing, refer to «SUN SHADE BRACKET»(ref-496058-S39611288092012082100000)
  12. Right Cover For sun shade hinge
  13. Screw 2 Nm
  14. Counterhold For bracket: -item
  15. Bolt 2 Nm
  16. Bolt 2 Nm
  17. Hook For storage net Removing and Installing, refer to «STORAGE NET HOOKS»(ref-496058-S03270952682012082100000)
  18. Bolt 2 Nm
  19. Bolt 2 Nm
  20. Retaining Hook for storage net
  21. Center Bracket For sun shade For new rear shelf without frame
  22. Counterhold For center bearing
  23. Bolt 1 Nm

Scheme 22

Scheme 22: REAR LID TRIM COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Rubber Buffer
  2. Lower Rear Lid Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LOWER REAR LID TRIM»(ref-496058-S17638064462012082100000)
  3. Bolt 1.8 Nm
  4. Upper Rear Lid Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «UPPER REAR LID TRIM»(ref-496058-S09981879922012082100000) With bracket for luggage compartment cover strap, removing and installing (Scheme 23)
  5. Spring Clamp Replace if damaged
  6. Rubber Buffer
  7. Expanding Rivet
  8. Bolt 1.8 Nm
  9. Spring Clamp Replace if damaged
  10. Rear Lid Lock Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR LID LOCK TRIM»(ref-496058-S40050016002012082100000)

Scheme 23

Scheme 23

Removing

Remove spreader pin -2- from bracket -1- for luggage compartment cover strap -arrow-.

Remove luggage compartment cover strap bracket from rear lid upper trim.

Installation

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT COMPONENT OVERVIEW

  1. Left Foam Insert for Warning Triangle Only on vehicles with all wheel drive
  2. Right Front Foam Insert for Vehicle Tool Kit Only on vehicles with all wheel drive
  3. Luggage Compartment Floor Covering
  4. Right Rear Foam Insert for Trailer Hitch only on vehicles with all wheel drive
  5. Bolt 8 Nm Only on vehicles with all wheel drive
  6. Strap For right rear foam insert Only on vehicles with all wheel drive
  7. Center Foam Insert FWD vehicles: vehicle tools AWD vehicles: for the tire filler bottle and compressor