Scheme 1
- Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover
- Clips Insert in the foot compartment
- Foot Rest Cannot be removed without destroying Removing and installing, refer to «FOOTREST»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__footrest)
- Front Sill Panel Trim
- Carpet One piece Removing and installing, refer to «FLOOR COVERING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__floor-covering)
FRONT DOOR TRIM OVERVIEW
Note. The illustration shows the driver side door trim.
Scheme 2
- Entry Lamp Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Bolt For armrest Quantity: 6 1.2 Nm
- Active or Passive Rear Reflector Vehicles with special equipment
- Passenger Compartment Monitoring Switch -E183- /Alarm System -Off- Switch -E217- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Interior Lights, Switches»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Door Trim Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT DOOR TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) When replacing the door trim panel, a hole for the sleeve -9- must be made in the new panel using the old panel as a sample.
- Trim Panel Removing and installing, refer to «TRIM MOLDING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__trim-molding)
- Clips Quantity: 3 Press into the door trim
- Clip With seal For door trim Quantity: 7 WARNING: For proper crash sensor (pressure sensor) function, ensure door does not leak. The door trim clips seal the system closed. Replace the clips if necessary.
- Sleeve For the central locking -SAFE- indicator lamp -K133- Driver door only Central locking -SAFE- indicator lamp -K133-, Removing and installing; refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Interior Lights, Switches»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan) When replacing the door trim panel, a hole for the sleeve must be made in the new panel using the old panel as a sample
- Bolt For door trim 2.5 Nm
- Bolt For inside door release mechanism Quantity: 6 1.2 Nm
- Trim For the window frame Removing and installing, refer to «WINDOW FRAME TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__window-frame-trim)
- Interior Door Mechanism Removing and installing, refer to «INTERIOR DOOR MECHANISM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__interior-door-mechanism)
- Interior Locking Button Driver side: driver interior locking button -E308- Front passenger side: front passenger interior locking button -E309- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Interior Lights, Switches»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Speaker Trim For high range speaker Removing and installing, refer to «TREBLE SPEAKER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__treble-speaker-trim)
- Lane Change Assistance Button -E530- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Interior Lights, Switches»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Bolt For door trim 2.5 Nm
- Trim For rear lid remote unlock switch -E188- Driver door only Removing and installing, refer to «REAR LID REMOTE UNLOCK SWITCH -E188- TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-lid-remote-unlock-switch-e188)
- Rear Lid Remote Unlock Switch -E188- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Interior Lights, Switches»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Switch Trim For driver memory seat control head -E97- Removing and installing, refer to «DRIVER MEMORY SEAT CONTROL HEAD -E97»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__driver-memory-seat-control-head-e97)
- Driver Memory Seat Control Head -E97- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Speaker Trim For mid range speaker Removing and installing, refer to «MID-RANGE SPEAKER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mid-range-speaker-trim)
- Pull Handle With switch mount Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT PULL HANDLE WITH SWITCH MOUNT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__front-pull-handle-with-switch-mount)
- Bolt For door trim 2.5 Nm
- Symbol Trim
- Mirror Adjustment Switch -E43- Vehicles equipped with: folding mirror adjustment switch -E168- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Trim For armrest Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT ARMREST TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__front-armrest-trim)
- Window Regulator Switch Driver side: power window control head in driver door -E512- Front passenger side: front passenger door window regulator switch -E107- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Bolt For door trim 2.5 Nm
- Armrest Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT ARMREST»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__front-armrest)
- Bolt For pull handle Quantity: 5 1.2 Nm
- Bolt For door trim 2.5 Nm
FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM OVERVIEW
Note. The overview is based on the driver side. The passenger side is similar and the components are installed reversed from left to right.
Scheme 3
- Clips Quantity: 4 Install in the trim Replace if damaged or deformed
- A-Pillar Gap Cover Removing and installing, refer to «A-PILLAR GAP COVER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__a-pillar-gap-cover)
- Hood Release Lever For the cable Driver side only Removing and installing, refer to «HOOD RELEASE LEVER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__hood-release-lever)
- Bolt Driver side only 2.5 Nm
- Front Sill Panel Trim Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__front-sill-panel-trim)
Scheme 4
- Central Tube
- Bolt 9 Nm
- Right Retainer For the glove compartment Versions for specific countries: Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT BRACKET»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__glove-compartment-bracket)
- Bolt 9 Nm
- Left Retainer For the glove compartment Equipment level Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT BRACKET»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__glove-compartment-bracket)
- Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
- Grommet Mounted on the impact absorber -9
- Bolt For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Steering»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/manual-power-steering/#steering-sedan)
- Right Shock Absorber Versions for specific countries: Removing and installing, refer to «RIGHT IMPACT ABSORBER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__right-impact-absorber)
- Bolt 9 Nm
- Bolt 9 Nm
- Left Shock Absorber Versions for specific countries: Removing and installing, refer to «LEFT IMPACT ABSORBER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__left-impact-absorber)
- Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
Scheme 5
- Center Console Assembly overview, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-sedan__center-console-overview) Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-sedan)
- Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover Assembly overview, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER OVERVIEW, DRIVER SIDE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, DRIVER SIDE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-sedan__instrument-panel-cover-driver-side)
- Trim For steering column switch module Assembly overview, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE TRIM OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-sedan) Upper trim, removing and installing, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE UPPER TRIM PANEL»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-sedan__steering-column-switch-module-upper-trim) Lower trim, removing and installing, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE LOWER TRIM PANEL»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-sedan__steering-column-switch-module-lower-trim)
- Central Tube For the instrument panel Assembly overview, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Instrument Panel WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to «GENERAL INFORMATION»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan) . Assembly overview, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENTS OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Glove Compartment Assembly overview, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-sedan__glove-compartment)
- Front Center Armrest Assembly overview, refer to «FRONT CENTER ARMREST OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT CENTER ARMREST»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-sedan)
Scheme 6
- Bracket Removing and installing, refer to «MOUNTING BRACKET»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mounting-bracket)
- Bolt Quantity: 4 20 Nm
- Bolt 3.6 Nm
- Bolt 20 Nm
- Central Tube For the instrument panel Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Stud Bolt 20 Nm
- Nut Always replace if removed 20 Nm
- Bracket For the air intake chamber
- Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
- Bolt Quantity: 2 3.6 Nm
- Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
- Bracket For the glove compartment
- Bolt Quantity: 2 20 Nm
- Bolt Quantity: 2 20 Nm
- Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
- Bracket For the instrument panel cover
- Nut Always replace if removed 20 Nm
- Stud Bolt 20 Nm
- Bolt 20 Nm
- Bolt Quantity: 2 20 Nm
Scheme 7
- Bolt Quantity: 3 1.5 Nm
- Light Switch -E1- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Headlamp Adjuster -E102- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Bolt Quantity: 6 3 Nm
- Mounting Bracket For instrument cluster Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOUNTING FRAME»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__instrument-cluster-mounting-frame)
- Left Side Instrument Panel Vent From MY 12 (Scheme 8)Removing and installing, refer to «SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__side-instrument-panel-vent)
- Bolt Quantity: 2 3 Nm
- Bolt Quantity: 2 3 Nm
- Nut Quantity: 6 0.5 Nm NOTE: Tighten the bolts carefully to prevent the mounting pins on the speaker trim from shearing off.
- Mount For speaker Removing and installing, refer to «SPEAKER MOUNT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__speaker-mount)
- Mid-Range Speaker Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/communication-devices/#communication-sedan)
- Side Speaker Trim Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «SIDE SPEAKER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__side-speaker-trim)
- Nut Quantity: 6 0.5 Nm NOTE: Tighten the nuts carefully to prevent the screws on the defroster vent from shearing off.
- Sunlight Photo Sensor -G107- Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning-sedan)
- Center Speaker Trim Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER SPEAKER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__center-speaker-trim)
- Upper Center Defroster Vent Removing and installing, refer to «TOP CENTER DEFROSTER VENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__top-center-defroster-vent)
- Mid-Range Speaker Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/communication-devices/#communication-sedan)
- Upper Side Defroster Vent
- Bolt Quantity: 2 3 Nm
- Instrument Panel WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to «GENERAL INFORMATION»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Right Side Instrument Panel Vent Removing and installing, refer to «SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__side-instrument-panel-vent)
- Front Passenger Airbag WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to «GENERAL INFORMATION»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan). Assembly overview, refer to «PASSENGER AIRBAG OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan) Locking and activating possible with key switch Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITERS -N131- / -N132»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan__front-passenger-airbag-unit-with-igniters)
- Trim Panel Removing and installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__instrument-panel-trim)
- Nut For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «PASSENGER AIRBAG OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan)
- Bolt 3 Nm
- MMI Screen Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/communication-devices/#communication-sedan)
- Cover For MMI screen From MY 12 (Scheme 8)Removing and installing, refer to: «MMI SCREEN COVER, THROUGH MY 11»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mmi-screen-cover-through-my-11) «MMI SCREEN COVER, FROM MY 12»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mmi-screen-cover-from-my-12)
- Center Instrument Panel Vent Removing and installing, refer to «CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__center-instrument-panel-vent)
- Radio/Navigation System Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/communication-devices/#communication-sedan) Installation frame, removing and installing «RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FRAME»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__radio-and-navigation-system-frame)
- Front Information Display Control Head Module -J523- Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/communication-devices/#communication-sedan)
- Bolt For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/communication-devices/#communication-sedan)
- Climatronic Control Module -J255- Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning-sedan)
- Bolt Tightening torque «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instruments-sedan).
- Bolt 3 Nm
- Trim For access/start authorization switch -E415- Removing and installing, refer to «Access/Start Authorization Switch -E415- TRIM PANEL»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__accessstart-authorization-switch-e415-trim-panel)
- Access/Start Authorization Switch -E415- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exterior-lights/#exterior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Instrument Cluster Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instruments-sedan)
- Light Switch Trim Removing and installing, refer to «HEADLAMP LIGHT SWITCH TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__headlamp-light-switch-trim)
Scheme 8
- Clips - quantity: 6
- Left side instrument panel vent - removing and installing «SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__side-instrument-panel-vent)
- Emergency Flasher Button -E229- and Front Passenger Airbag Disabled Indicator Lamp -K145-. Removing and installing, refer to «Front Passenger Airbag -Disabled- Indicator Lamp -K145»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-sedan__front-passenger-airbag-disabled-indicator-lamp)
- MMI Screen Cover, removing and installing, refer to «MMI SCREEN COVER, FROM MY 12»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mmi-screen-cover-from-my-12)
Scheme 9
- D-Pillar Trim Assembly overview, refer to «D-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__d-pillar-trim) Removing and installing, refer to «D-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Rear Shelf Versions without sun shade, assembly overview, refer to «REAR SHELF OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Parcel shelf, removing and installing, refer to «REAR SHELF»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-shelf)
- Rear Sill Panel Trim Assembly overview, refer to «REAR SILL PANEL TRIM OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «REAR SILL PANEL TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-sill-panel-trim)
- Upper B-Pillar Trim Assembly overview, refer to «B-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__b-pillar-upper-trim)
- Lower B-Pillar Trim Assembly overview, refer to «B-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__b-pillar-lower-trim)
- Upper A-Pillar Trim Assembly overview, refer to «A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__a-pillar-upper-trim) Removing and installing, refer to «A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- A-Pillar Gap Cover Removing and installing, refer to «A-PILLAR GAP COVER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__a-pillar-gap-cover)
- Foot Rest/Carpet Assembly overview, refer to «FOOTREST AND FLOOR COVERING OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Foot rest, removing and installing, refer to «FOOTREST»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__footrest) Remove and install the floor covering, refer to «FLOOR COVERING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__floor-covering)
- Front Sill Panel Trim Assembly overview, refer to «FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__front-sill-panel-trim-overview) Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__front-sill-panel-trim)
- C-Pillar Trim Assembly overview, refer to «C-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__c-pillar-trim) Removing and installing, refer to «C-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
Scheme 10
- Rear Cross Panel Trim Assembly overview, refer to «REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-cross-panel-trim) Removing and installing, refer to «REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Rear Lid Trim Assembly overview, refer to «REAR LID TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-lid-trim) Removing and installing, refer to «REAR LID TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Luggage Compartment Side Trim Assembly overview, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__luggage-compartment-side-trim-panel)
- Luggage Compartment Floor Covering Assembly overview, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__luggage-compartment-liner)
- Rear Panel Sill Frame Assembly overview, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «REAR PANEL SILL FRAME»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-panel-sill-frame)
Scheme 11
- Trim For rear lid lock Removing and installing, refer to «REAR LID LATCH TRIM PANEL»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-lid-latch-trim-panel)
- Rear Lid Trim Removing and installing, refer to «REAR LID TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Stop Strip Clipped into the rear lid
- Clips Quantity: 11 Install in the trim Replace if damaged or deformed
- Intermediate Piece
- Wiring Guide
- Bolt 1.8 Nm
- Warning Triangle
- Bracket For the warning triangle Removing and installing, refer to «WARNING TRIANGLE BRACKET»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__warning-triangle-bracket)
Scheme 12
- Rear Cross Panel Trim Removing and installing, refer to «REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Clips Quantity: 4 Install in the trim Replace if damaged or deformed
Scheme 13
- Clips Quantity: 3 Install in the trim Replace if damaged or deformed
- Expanding Clips Quantity: 2
- Bolt Quantity: 4 6 Nm
- Tie-Down Eye Quantity: 2 Removing and installing, refer to «TIE DOWNS»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__tie-downs)
- Luggage Compartment Side Trim Removing and installing, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__luggage-compartment-side-trim-panel)
Scheme 14
Versions with retaining hooks: tighten the screws -arrows- to 1.5 Nm.
Scheme 15
- Luggage Compartment Floor Covering Removing and installing, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__luggage-compartment-liner)
- Bracket For the luggage compartment floor mat Removing and installing, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT BRACKET»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__luggage-compartment-floor-mat-bracket)
- Mounting Bracket For luggage compartment floor covering retainer
- Frame For rear panel sill Removing and installing, refer to «REAR PANEL SILL FRAME»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-panel-sill-frame)
- Nut For spare wheel mounting When tightening, it must audibly click into place, otherwise, turn some more
- Cover For the vehicle tool kit
- Vehicle Tool Kit Vehicles with special equipment
Scheme 16
- Clamps Install in the trim Replace if damaged or deformed
- Bolt Always replace if removed Threaded screw holes must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter) 3.5 Nm
- Cover With the "Airbag" symbol Carefully unclip Hangs from trim and cannot be detached
- Upper A-Pillar Trim Removing and installing, refer to «A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
Scheme 17
- Slide For the seat belt height adjuster Part of the upper B-pillar trim Removing and installing, refer to «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__b-pillar-upper-trim)
- Upper B-Pillar Trim Removing and installing, refer to «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__b-pillar-upper-trim)
- Lower B-Pillar Trim Removing and installing, refer to «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__b-pillar-lower-trim)
Scheme 18
- C-Pillar Trim Removing and installing, refer to «C-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Clips Quantity: 3 Install in the trim Replace if damaged or deformed
- Expanding Clip Carefully unclip
Scheme 19
- D-Pillar Trim Removing and installing, refer to «C-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Trim For the sunshade guide Vehicles with special equipment
- Clips Quantity: 2 Install in the trim Replace if damaged or deformed
REAR DOOR TRIM OVERVIEW
Note. The rear left door panel is illustrated.
Scheme 20
- Active or Passive Rear Reflector Vehicles with special equipment
- Rear Door Trim Removing and installing, refer to «REAR DOOR PANEL»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-door-panel)
- Trim Panel For door trim Removing and installing, refer to «TRIM MOLDING»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__trim-molding)
- Clips For trim panel Quantity: 3
- Bolt For armrest Quantity: 5 1.2 Nm
- Clip Quantity: 6
- Bolt For door trim 2.5 Nm
- Bolt For pull handle Quantity: 2 1.2 Nm
- Bolt For inside door release mechanism Quantity: 6 1.2 Nm
- Interior Door Mechanism Removing and installing, refer to «INTERIOR DOOR MECHANISM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__interior-door-mechanism)
- Trim For the window frame Removing and installing, refer to «WINDOW FRAME TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Rear Interior Locking Button Vehicles with special equipment Driver side: left rear interior locking button -E310- Front passenger side: right rear interior locking button -E311- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Trim For high range speaker Removing and installing, refer to «TREBLE SPEAKER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan)
- Bolt For door trim 2.5 Nm
- Speaker Trim For mid range speaker Removing and installing, refer to «MID-RANGE SPEAKER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mid-range-speaker-trim)
- Power Window Switch In The Rear Door Driver side: left rear power window switch in left rear door -E52- Front passenger side: right rear window switch in right rear door -E54- Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Bolt For door trim 2.5 Nm
- Pull Handle Removing and installing, refer to «REAR PULL HANDLE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-pull-handle)
- Bolt For door trim 2.5 Nm
- Trim For armrest Removing and installing, refer to «REAR ARMREST TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-armrest-trim)
- Armrest Removing and installing, refer to «REAR ARMREST»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-armrest)
- Bolt For door trim 2.5 Nm
- Entry Lamp Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
Scheme 21
- Clips Quantity: 4 Insert in the rear shelf Replace if damaged or deformed
- Rear Shelf Optional equipment: Without sun shade With sun shade Engaged in the rear window frame Removing and installing, refer to «REAR SHELF»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-shelf)
- Cover Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «CHILD SEAT LATCH COVER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__child-seat-latch-cover)
- Bolt Quantity: 4 2 Nm
- Speaker Trim Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «SPEAKER TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__speaker-trim)
- Speaker Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/communication-devices/#communication-sedan)
- Bolt Quantity: 4 For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/communication-devices/#communication-sedan)
Scheme 22
Vehicles equipped with an additional fastener: tighten the screw -arrow- to 2 Nm.
Scheme 23
Vehicles equipped with an additional fastener: tighten screw -2- for spacer -1- with 2 Nm.
- The pin -arrow- must engage the hole on the body.
Scheme 24
- Rear Sill Panel Trim Removing and installing, refer to «REAR SILL PANEL TRIM»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-sill-panel-trim)
- Clips Insert in the sill panel strip Replace if damaged or deformed
- Clips Insert in the sill panel strip Replace if damaged or deformed
Scheme 25
- Headliner Optional equipment: Without a sunroof With sunroof Removing and installing, refer to «HEADLINER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__headliner) CAUTION: The headliner bends easily. Replace the headliner if it is bent.
- Cover Frame Only on version equipped with a sunroof The marking points to the rear of the vehicle
- Roof Reinforcement Optional equipment: Without a sunroof With sunroof Mount onto the body (with sunroof). Refer to «ROOF REINFORCEMENT, VEHICLES WITH SUNROOF, ATTACHING TO BODY»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__roof-reinforcement-vehicles-with-sunroof-attaching) Mount onto the body (without sunroof). Refer to «ROOF REINFORCEMENT, VEHICLES WITHOUT SUNROOF, INSTALLING ON BODY»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__roof-reinforcement-vehicles-without-sunroof-installing)
- Clips Quantity: 4 Insert in the headliner Replace if damaged or deformed
- Clips Only on version equipped with a sunroof Quantity: 15 Insert in the headliner Replace if damaged or deformed Release, refer to «HEADLINER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__headliner)
Scheme 26
- Roof Grab Handle Removing and installing, refer to «ROOF GRAB HANDLE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__roof-grab-handle)
- Interior Light/Front Reading Light Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Sun Visor Assembly overview, refer to «SUN VISORS OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «SUN VISOR»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__sun-visor)
- Roof Reinforcement Vehicles with special equipment Mounting, refer to «ROOF REINFORCEMENT, VEHICLES WITHOUT SUNROOF, INSTALLING ON BODY»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__roof-reinforcement-vehicles-without-sunroof-installing) for vehicles without a sunroof and refer to «ROOF REINFORCEMENT, VEHICLES WITH SUNROOF, ATTACHING TO BODY»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__roof-reinforcement-vehicles-with-sunroof-attaching) for vehicles with a sunroof
- Interior Light/Rear Reading Light Removing and installing, refer to «[For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-sedan)
- Headliner Optional Equipment: Without a sunroof With sunroof Assembly overview, refer to «HEADLINER OVERVIEW»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan) Removing and installing, refer to «HEADLINER»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__headliner) CAUTION: The headliner bends easily. Replace the headliner if it is bent.
Scheme 27
- Expanding Cap Clipped into the sun visor
- Connector Vehicles with special equipment
- Center Bracket For the sun visor Removing and installing, refer to «SUN VISOR CENTER SUPPORT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__sun-visor-center-support)
- Cover Clipped into the sun visor center bracket
- Sun Visor Removing and installing, refer to «SUN VISOR»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__sun-visor)
DOOR WINDOW SUNSHADE OVERVIEW
Note. The rear left sunshade is illustrated.
Scheme 28
- Rear Door Trim Removing and installing, refer to «REAR DOOR PANEL»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-door-panel)
- Bolt For the sunshade Quantity: 4 1.2 Nm
- Sun Shade For the door window Removing and installing, refer to «DOOR WINDOW SUN SHADE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__door-window-sun-shade)
- Bolt For the sunshade Quantity: 3 1.2 Nm
- Mount For the sunshade Removing and installing, refer to «SUN SHADE MOUNT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__sun-shade-mount)
- Bolt For the mount Quantity: 2 1.3 Nm
- Guide Strip Removing and installing, refer to «DOOR WINDOW SUN SHADE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__door-window-sun-shade)
Scheme 29
- Bolt Quantity: 4 2 Nm
- Front of the Rear Shelf Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «REAR SHELF»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__rear-shelf)
- Sun Shade Vehicles with special equipment Removing and installing, refer to «SUN SHADE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__sun-shade)
- Bolt Quantity: 4 2.3 Nm
- Bolt Quantity: 2 2.3 Nm
- Bracket For the guide strip
- Guide Strip Removing and installing, refer to «SUN SHADE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__sun-shade)
- Rear Shelf Rear Section Vehicles with special equipment Engaged in the rear window frame Removing and installing, refer to «SUN SHADE»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__sun-shade)
- Trim For the rear shelf rear section
- Nut Quantity: 5 3 Nm
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT CONTROL HEAD -E97
Removing
Scheme 30
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM .
Remove the driver memory seat control head -E97-. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Release the switch trim -1- first at the top -arrows A- and then forward and out of the door panel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
First insert the switch trim at the bottom -arrows B- and then press it in until it audibly locks in place.
FRONT ARMREST
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 31
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM .
Remove the bolts -1 through 3- on the rear of the door trim.
Remove the armrest -1- from the door panel.
Scheme 32
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
FRONT ARMREST TRIM
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 33
Insert a screwdriver into the hole on the bottom of the trim -1-.
Carefully pry out the trim from the door panel starting and the rear -arrow-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
First install the trim at the front on the door panel and press on it until it audibly latches into place.
FRONT DOOR TRIM
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pliers 3392
Removing
Scheme 34
Switch the ignition off and remove the ignition key.
Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM MOLDING .
Remove the armrest trim. Refer to FRONT ARMREST TRIM .
Remove the bolts -1 through 5-.
Beginning at the bottom rear curve, unclip the door trim from the door using the pliers 3392 by sliding them between the door trim and the door in the securing clip area.
Scheme 35
Scheme 36
- Position of the retaining clips -arrows-.
Disengage the top of the door trim from the door in the window recess by pulling the door trim up.
Carefully release bracket -3- on control cable bracket -1-.
Scheme 37
Remove inside door release cable -2- from the control cable bracket in the direction of the -arrow-.
Disengage the ends of the cable -4- from the inside door release mechanism.
To disconnect electrical connector, press catch -1-, rotate retaining bracket in the direction of the -arrow- and remove connector.
Scheme 38
Remove the door trim.
Installing
Scheme 39
Make sure the rubber buffer -3- and all seals -2- are present inside the door trim panel.
Make sure all the clips -1- are in the door trim panel.
| WARNING | For proper crash sensor (pressure sensor) function, ensure door does not leak. The door trim clips -arrows- seal the system closed. Replace the clips if necessary. |
Engage the ends of the cable -4- in the inside door release mechanism lever.
- The open side of the eye on the end of the cable must face up.
Pull the door mechanism release cable -2- in the direction of the -arrow- and guide it into the cable bracket -1-.
- Bracket -3- must engage audibly in the control cable bracket.
Connect the connectors on the door control module.
Position the door trim on the window recess and press it down firmly.
Carefully position the door trim clips on the door and press the door trim onto the door until it engages audibly on the mounting points.
Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT PULL HANDLE WITH SWITCH MOUNT
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 40
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM .
Remove the front armrest. Refer to FRONT ARMREST .
Remove the window regulator control head. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Remove the mirror adjusting switch. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Remove the bolts -1 through 5- on the rear of the door trim.
Carefully remove the pull handle -1- with the switch mount from the door trim.
Scheme 41
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
INTERIOR DOOR MECHANISM
Note. Removal and installation is described for the driver side door trim. It is the same for the other doors.
Removing
Scheme 42
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM .
Version with interior locking button: disconnect the connector -2-.
Vehicles with illumination: disconnect the connector -4-.
Remove the screws -1, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9-.
Remove the interior door mechanism -5- from the door panel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
MID-RANGE SPEAKER TRIM
Note. Removal and installation is described for the driver side of the vehicle. It is the same for the other doors.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 43
Pry the speaker trim -1- out along the door trim seam -arrow- using the 3409 and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Press the speaker trim on until it engages audibly.
REAR LID REMOTE UNLOCK SWITCH -E188- TRIM
Removing
Scheme 44
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM .
Disconnect electrical connector -3- on the rear lid remote unlock switch -E188-.
Release clips -1- and push trim -2- together with the rear lid remote unlock switch -E188- from the door trim -arrow-.
Remove the remote rear lid release switch -E188- from the trim panel. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Press the trim on until it engages audibly.
TREBLE SPEAKER TRIM
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 45
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM .
Carefully pry the treble speaker trim -1- from the door -arrow- using a narrow screwdriver and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Press the treble speaker trim on until it engages audibly.
TRIM MOLDING
Note. Removal and installation is described for the driver side of the vehicle. It is the same for the other doors.
Removing
Scheme 46
Pry off the decorative trim -1- from the door panel using a screwdriver and starting at the rear in the direction of -arrow A-.
Remove the decorative trim from the door release mechanism toward the rear in the direction of -arrow B- by gently prying off the trim using a screwdriver and starting at the front so that it lifts the hooks on the inside out of the cut-out.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
First engage the decorative trim on the interior door mechanism and press it into the door panel until it clicks into place.
WINDOW FRAME TRIM
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 47
Lower the door window.
Remove the treble speaker trim. Refer to TREBLE SPEAKER TRIM .
Vehicles with treble speakers: Remove the treble speaker. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Versions with lane change assistance: remove the lane change assistance button -E530-. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Pry off the window frame trim -1- using the 3409 starting at the bottom, then carefully working along the entire length of the window frame seal -arrow A-.
Remove the window frame trim downward from the window frame -arrow B- at the same time.
Installation
Scheme 48
Install the upper rear window frame trim -1- -arrow- into the window frame seal -2-.
Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Special Ignition Lock Pliers VAS 6339
Removing
Scheme 49
Remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to
- «MMI SCREEN COVER, THROUGH MY 11»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mmi-screen-cover-through-my-11) .
- «MMI SCREEN COVER, FROM MY 12»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mmi-screen-cover-from-my-12) .
Unclip the instrument cluster gap cover from the instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER .
Remove the bolt -2- for the trim -1-.
Insert the VAS 6339 through the trim covers.
Scheme 50
Position the tips of the VAS 6339 on both holes -A arrows- on the access/start authorization switch -E415- -2-.
Press the VAS 6339 together in the direction of the -B arrows- to spread the tips of the pliers and release the trim retaining tabs.
Hold the VAS 6339 pressed with one hand and remove the trim -1- with the other hand in the direction of -arrow C-.
Note. Only use the VAS 6339. Remove the trim by hand.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Hook 3438
Removing
Scheme 51
Note. The instrument panel vent has a hole on both sides for attaching the hook 3438.
Remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to
- «MMI SCREEN COVER, THROUGH MY 11»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mmi-screen-cover-through-my-11) .
- «MMI SCREEN COVER, FROM MY 12»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mmi-screen-cover-from-my-12) .
Alternating on both sides, carefully remove the instrument panel vent -1- from the installation opening using the hook 3438.
Vehicles with illumination: Disconnect the connector on the instrument panel vent.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. Check the clips for damage or deformation and replace them if necessary.
When sliding the instrument panel vent into the installation opening, make sure the air duct engages correctly.
Press the instrument panel vent into the installation opening as far as the stop.
CENTER SPEAKER TRIM
Removing
Note. Be extremely careful when removing and installing because it is easy to damage the speaker trim.
Using a small screwdriver, carefully release the speaker trim -1- at the rear retaining pins -arrow- but only lift it up approximately 10 mm (0.39 in).
Scheme 52
| CAUTION | Do not lift the speaker trim any higher or the front retaining pins will break off. |
Insert a long screwdriver under the speaker trim at the very front -arrow A- until it comes into contact directly on the right front retaining pins.
Scheme 53
Carefully rotate the screwdriver in the direction of -arrow B- until the retaining pin -1- disengages from the guide -2-.
Repeat the procedure on the remaining retaining pins -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
First insert the speaker trim in the instrument panel and then press it on until it engages audibly.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOUNTING FRAME
Removing
Scheme 54
Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Remove the light switch trim. Refer to SIDE SPEAKER TRIM .
Remove the MMI screen Removal and Installation .
Remove the bolts -1 through 6- and the mounting frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Removing
Move the steering wheel as far down as possible.
Move the seat all the way back and adjust the backrests to a 45° angle.
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . |
Turn on the ignition.
Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery with the ignition on. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Remove the driver airbag. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove steering wheel. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Remove the instrument cluster gap cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER .
Remove the driver side instrument panel cover INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, DRIVER SIDE .
Disconnect the connector [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Vehicles with headlamp range control: Disconnect the connector on the headlamp adjuster -E102-. [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Remove the side instrument panel vent. Refer to SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT .
Remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to
- «MMI SCREEN COVER, THROUGH MY 11»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mmi-screen-cover-through-my-11) .
- «MMI SCREEN COVER, FROM MY 12»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-sedan__mmi-screen-cover-from-my-12) .
Remove the MMI screen Removal and Installation .
Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Disconnect the electrical connector on the access/start authorization switch. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Remove the center instrument panel vent. Refer to CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT .
Remove the radio/navigation system Removal and Installation .
Remove the climatronic control module -J255- Removal and Installation .
Remove the front information display control head module -J523- Removal and Installation .
Remove center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .
Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT .
| WARNING | Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must discharge static electricity. For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin. |
Disconnect the passenger airbag electrical connector. Refer to FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITERS -N131- / -N132 .
Vehicles equipped with speakers: remove the midrange speaker in the center of the instrument panel Removal and Installation .
Remove the sunlight photo sensor -G107- Removal and Installation .
Vehicles with speakers: Remove the center midrange speaker inside the instrument panel. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the upper A-pillar trims. Refer to A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM .
Remove glove compartment bracket. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT BRACKET .
Remove the brace from the instrument panel.
Remove the top left and right instrument panel bolts -1- in the A-pillar area.
Scheme 55
Remove the bottom left and right instrument panel bolts -2-.
Remove the left and right air duct bolts -arrows- on the instrument panel.
Remove the instrument panel bolts -1- on the center of the instrument panel central tube.
Scheme 56
Remove the instrument panel bolts -2- on the right of the instrument panel central tube.
Remove the instrument panel bolt -3- on the left of the instrument panel central tube.
Note. 2 technicians are needed to remove the instrument panel.
Carefully pull the instrument panel -1- back from the instrument panel central tube -A arrows-.
Disengage the bottom of the instrument panel on the bracket -2- -arrow B- at the same time.
Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle interior and lay it on a soft surface.
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Position the instrument panel vent and guide the electrical connectors for the sunlight photo sensor -G107- and speaker through the openings in the instrument panel.
Check if there is a rubber buffer -3- on the clamp -2- on the lower windshield frame.
Scheme 57
When sliding the instrument panel -1- on, make sure the clips engage in the box-shaped profiles on the bottom side of the instrument panel.
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must discharge static electricity. For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin. |
Note. Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.
Align the instrument panel and tighten the bolts.
| WARNING | Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery. |
Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Note. If the airbag indicator lamp -K75- indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Tightening specifications INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENTS OVERVIEW , IMPACT ABSORBER AND GLOVE COMPARTMENT BRACKET OVERVIEW .
INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 58
Pry the instrument panel side cover -1- off using the 3409 -arrow- and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Press the instrument panel side cover on until it engages audibly.
INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 59
Pry the instrument panel trim -1- off using the 3409 -arrow- and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Press the instrument panel trim until it engages audibly.
HEADLAMP LIGHT SWITCH TRIM
Removing
Scheme 60
Remove the side cover from the instrument panel on the driver side. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .
Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, DRIVER SIDE .
From MY 12: remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to MMI SCREEN COVER, FROM MY 12 .
Unclip the instrument cluster gap cover from the instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER .
Remove the light switch. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Vehicles with headlamp range control: Remove the headlamp range control adjuster -E102-. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Remove the bolts -arrows- and the light switch trim -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
MMI SCREEN COVER, THROUGH MY 11
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 61
Pry the MMI screen cover -1- out at the corners -arrow- using the 3409 and remove it.
Disconnect the front passenger airbag disabled indicator lamp -K145- /emergency flasher button -E229- electrical connector and remove the cover.
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. Check the clips for damage or deformation and replace them if necessary.
Press the MMI screen cover on until it engages audibly.
MMI SCREEN COVER, FROM MY 12
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Wedges T10383
- Hook T40207
Removing
Scheme 62
Move the steering wheel as far down as possible.
Unclip the MMI screen cover -1- from the bottom of the instrument panel -arrows- using T10383.
Unclip the MMI screen cover -1- carefully from the bottom of the instrument cluster -arrow- using T10383.
Scheme 63
Unclip the MMI screen cover -1- from the bottom of the instrument panel -arrow B- using T10383.
Scheme 64
Note. The vent has a hole on both sides for attaching the hook T40207.
Carefully insert the T40207 between the slats and hook it to the side of the vent.
Disengage the vents on the sides -arrow A-.
Unclip the top of the MMI screen cover -1- from the instrument panel -arrows-.
Scheme 65
Disconnect the electrical connector on the instrument panel vent.
Disconnect the connector from the front passenger airbag disabled indicator lamp -K145- / emergency flasher button -E229- and remove the MMI screen cover.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. Check the clips for damage or deformation and replace them if necessary.
Press the MMI screen cover on until it engages audibly.
Removing
Scheme 66
Remove the center instrument panel vent. Refer to CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT .
Remove the radio/navigation system. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the bolts -1- and -2- on the front of the installation frame.
Remove the side bolts -4-.
Pull the installation frame -3- back and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT
Note. Removal and installation is described for the driver side of the vehicle. It is identical on the passenger side.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Hook 3438
Removing
Scheme 67
Note. The instrument panel vent has a hole on both sides for attaching the hook 3438.
Alternating between the sides, carefully remove the instrument panel vent -1- from the installation opening using the 3438.
Vehicles with illumination: Disconnect the connector on the instrument panel vent.
From MY 12
Scheme 68
Remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to MMI SCREEN COVER, FROM MY 12 .
Remove the instrument panel vent -2- carefully from the tabs -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. Check the clips for damage or deformation and replace them if necessary.
When sliding the instrument panel vent into the installation opening, make sure the air duct engages correctly.
Press the instrument panel vent into the installation opening as far as the stop.
SIDE SPEAKER TRIM
Note. Be extremely careful when removing and installing because it is easy to damage the speaker trim. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides. The illustration shows the right speaker trim.
Removing
Scheme 69
Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry the speaker trim -1- out beginning at the corner -arrow-.
Fold the speaker trim upward and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
First insert the speaker trim in the instrument panel and then press it on until it engages audibly.
SPEAKER MOUNT
Removing
Scheme 70
Remove the instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Remove the nuts -2 through 4- on the bottom of the instrument panel.
Remove the speaker mounts -1- and -5- upward from the instrument panel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. When tightening the nuts, make there is an even distance between the upper side of the instrument panel and the upper edge of the speaker vent as well as an even gap all the way around.
TOP CENTER DEFROSTER VENT
Removing
Scheme 71
Remove the instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Remove the nuts -2 through 7- on the bottom of the instrument panel.
Remove the top center defroster vent -1- from the instrument panel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. When tightening the nuts, make sure there is an even distance between the upper side of the instrument panel and the upper edge of the top center defroster vent as well as an even gap all the way around.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT BRACKET
Removing
Scheme 72
Remove the bolts -arrows-.
Remove the left -1- and right -2- glove compartment brackets.
Installing
Position both glove compartment brackets so that tab -4- engages in hole -3- in the instrument panel.
Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE
Removing
Scheme 73
Remove the instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Remove the steering column. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Disengage the left instrument panel vent air duct at the instrument panel central tube. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the right instrument panel vent air duct. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the left fuse panel C -SC- and the right fuse panel D -SD- from the instrument panel central tube. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Remove the data bus on board diagnostic interface -J533- and lay it aside. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Remove the bolts -1- on the left and right of the central tube support and remove the bracket -2-.
Remove the left and right bolts -3- for the central tube support.
Remove the A/C unit bolt -1- on the left and right of the central tube support.
Scheme 74
Remove the center defroster vent air duct. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Scheme 75
Remove the A/C unit bolt -1- on the instrument panel central tube top brace.
Remove the bolt -2- on the top brace on the instrument panel central tube.
Remove the ground wire and left ground point on the tunnel wall and free them up.
Disconnect the connectors on the accelerator pedal module and the brake light switch and free them up.
Remove the front right sill panel trim. Refer to FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM .
Disconnect the multi-pin electrical connectors from the right coupling station on the A-pillar. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Disconnect the electrical connector on the fresh air blower and free up the wires.
Remove the air intake chamber bracket bolts -1- on the instrument panel central tube.
Scheme 76
Remove the nut -2-.
Remove the bolt -1- and nut -2-.
Scheme 77
Tighten the 2 nuts -2- and -3- on stud bolt on the driver side A-pillar -1- and remove the stud bolt.
Scheme 78
Note. 2 technicians are needed to remove instrument panel central pipe.
Carefully pull the instrument panel central tube -1- up at the driver side while disengaging it from the A/C unit -3- and the upper -2- and lower -4- stop brackets.
Scheme 79
Remove the instrument panel central tube from the threaded pin on the A-pillar on the front passenger side.
Carefully tilt the top side of the instrument panel central tube back while pulling it up.
Remove the instrument panel central tube from the vehicle interior.
Installing
Carefully insert the instrument panel central tube -1- in the body.
Engage the instrument panel central tube on the A/C unit -3- and on the upper -2- and lower -4- stop brackets.
Align the instrument panel central tube -4- with the A-pillar.
Scheme 80
Tighten the two nuts -2- and -3- on the stud bolt -1- and insert the stud bolt in the mount -5- on the driver side A-pillar and tighten.
- The stud bolt must be installed completely and the collar of it must make contact with the mount on the A-pillar.
Tighten the left and right instrument panel central tube bolts and nuts.
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following
Install the steering column. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
| WARNING | Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery. |
Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Note. If the airbag indicator lamp -K75- indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
MOUNTING BRACKET
Removing
Scheme 81
Remove the left instrument panel vent air guide channel. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the bolts -1- and -3- and remove the mounting bracket -2- downward.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
The mounting bracket can only be positioned properly when the central tube is installed.
First install the steering column with the mounting bracket on the central tube and then tighten the mounting bracket bolts -1- and -3- on the mount on the window cross-member.
LEFT IMPACT ABSORBER
Removing
Scheme 82
Remove the driver side instrument panel cover INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, DRIVER SIDE .
Remove the bolts -arrows-.
Remove the left impact absorber -1- downward.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
RIGHT IMPACT ABSORBER
Removing
Scheme 83
Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, DRIVER SIDE .
Remove the bolts -arrows-.
Remove the right impact absorber -1- downward.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
CHILD SEAT LATCH COVER
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 84
Fold the backrest forward.
Vehicles equipped with a fixed rear seat backrest: remove the headrest. Refer to HEADREST .
Unclip the cap -1- using a screwdriver -arrows- and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Press the cap on until it engages audibly.
HOOD RELEASE LEVER
Removing
Scheme 85
Pull the securing clip -2- out of the operating lever -1- slightly -arrow A- using a small screwdriver.
Pull the operating lever back -arrow B- to release the hood and hold it in this position.
| CAUTION | If the operating lever is pulled out crooked, the mount could be damaged. |
At the same time, pull the operating lever level with the center of the vehicle and out of the mount -arrow C-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Slide the clip completely into the operating lever.
Press the operating lever onto the mount in the mounting bracket and engage it.
FLOOR COVERING
Removing
Remove the front seat
- Standard seat and Sport seat (manual), refer to «MANUAL STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__manual-standard-front-seat) .
- Standard and Sport Power Seat, Comfort Seat and Super Sport Seat, refer to «POWER STANDARD FRONT SEAT»(/audi/a4/b8-2007-2012/remont/seats/#seat-frames-sedan__power-standard-front-seat) .
Remove the seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .
Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, DRIVER SIDE .
Remove center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .
Remove the center console bracket and lower the shift mechanism. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET .
Remove the rear center console vent on the center tunnel. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the front sill panel trim. Refer to FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM .
Remove the rear sill panel trim. Refer to REAR SILL PANEL TRIM .
Remove the B-pillar lower trim piece. Refer to B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM .
Disengage the floor covering at brackets -1- and -2-.
Scheme 86
Pull the floor covering -3- back.
Note. Make sure the floor covering does not tear at the openings.
Fold the floor covering lengthwise and remove it through a door.
Installing
Fold the floor covering lengthwise and lay it in the vehicle.
First slide the floor covering forward until the air duct and shift mechanism openings are aligned.
Then attach the floor covering at brackets -1- and -2-.
Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
FOOTREST
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 87
Note. The footrest will get damaged during removal and must be replaced.
Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, DRIVER SIDE .
Remove the front driver side sill panel trim. Refer to FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM .
Unclip foot compartment -1- using the 3409 -arrow- and remove.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Replace the foot rest. Make sure it engages completely in the mounts.
FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM
Note. Removal and installation is described for the driver side of the vehicle. It is identical on the passenger side.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 88
Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .
Remove the A-pillar gap cover. Refer to A-PILLAR GAP COVER .
Driver side
Remove the cable operating lever. Refer to HOOD RELEASE LEVER .
Remove the front sill panel trim screw -2-.
Procedure for both sides of vehicle
Unclip the front sill panel strip -1- from the sill panel beginning at the front using the 3409 -arrows-.
Pull the front sill panel trim toward the rear and out of the footrest.
Disengage the front sill panel trim on the operating lever mount and remove it.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Be sure to note the following
Note. If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
Driver side
Engage the front sill panel trim on the operating lever mount and push it into the foot compartment.
Passenger side
Slide the front sill panel trim guide into the carpet.
Procedure for both sides of vehicle
Clip the front sill panel trim onto the sill panel and stretch the door seal lip.
REAR SHELF
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pry Lever 80 - 200
Removing
Scheme 89
Versions with foldable rear seat backrest: for the rear seat backrest forward.
Versions with fixed rear seat backrest: remove the rear seat backrest. Refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST, FIXED .
Vehicles equipped with a fixed rear seat backrest: remove the center rear seat belt guide. Refer to CENTER REAR BELT GUIDE, WITH FIXED BACKREST .
Vehicles equipped with a fixed rear seat backrest: remove the center rear belt anchor. Refer to REAR RIGHT SEAT BELT LATCH WITH CENTER REAR BELT ANCHOR .
Remove D-pillar trim. Refer to D-PILLAR TRIM .
Remove the speaker trim. Refer to SPEAKER TRIM .
Vehicles equipped with a speaker: remove screws -1 through 4-.
Vehicles equipped with an additional fastener: remove the bolt -arrow- on the left of the rear shelf (under the speaker trim).
Unclip the rear shelf at the front using the 80 - 200 -arrows A-.
Scheme 90
Disengage the rear shelf on the left and right side at the rear seat belt guides.
Vehicles equipped with a sun shade: detach the rear shelf from the sun shade.
Pull the rear shelf forward -B arrows- and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. If the rear shelf clips remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the rear shelf. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
Install the rear shelf into the rear window frame.
Versions with a sun shade: Engage the rear shelf onto the sun shade.
Press the front of the rear shelf on until it engages audibly.
Tightening Specifications, refer to REAR SHELF OVERVIEW, (Scheme 22) and Description and Operation.
REAR SILL PANEL TRIM
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 91
Versions with rear side airbag: remove the rear side airbag. Refer to DRIVER SIDE REAR THORAX AIRBAG IGNITER -N201- AND FRONT PASSENGER REAR THORAX AIRBAG IGNITER -N202 .
Remove the side cushion. Refer to SIDE UPHOLSTERY .
Versions with fixed rear seat backrest: remove the rear seat backrest. Refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST, FIXED .
Unclip sill panel strip -1- from the side member starting at the front using the 3409 -arrow A-.
Unclip the sill panel trim on the side panel -arrows B- and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. If the sill panel trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
Engage the sill panel strip in the C-pillar trim and press it onto the side panel until it engages audibly.
Stretch the door seal lip over.
SPEAKER TRIM
Note. Be extremely careful when removing and installing because it is easy to damage the speaker trim. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 92
Fold the backrest forward.
Vehicles equipped with a fixed rear seat backrest: remove the headrest. Refer to HEADREST .
Carefully unclip the speaker trim -1- using a screwdriver -arrow-.
Vehicles equipped with a speaker: disconnect the electrical connector and remove the speaker trim in a forward direction.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Press the speaker trim on until it engages audibly.
SUN SHADE
Removing
Remove D-pillar trim. Refer to D-PILLAR TRIM .
Remove the rear shelf. Refer to REAR SHELF .
Vehicles equipped with a subwoofer: remove the subwoofer in rear shelf -R157- Removal and Installation .
Vehicles equipped with an additional rear shelf mount: remove screw -2- and spacer -1-.
Note. Ignore -arrow-.
Remove the bolts -arrows- on the sun shade guide strip.
Scheme 93
Tilt the guide strip -3- in slightly and disengage both latches -2- and -4- by rotating slightly.
Scheme 94
Remove the guide strip from the connecting piece -1- on the sun shade.
Repeat the procedure on the opposite guide strip.
Disconnect the electrical connector -arrow- on the sun shade.
Scheme 95
Using a flat-head screwdriver, press the retaining tab -1- and pry out the luggage compartment light -2-.
Scheme 96
Note. The electrical connector -3- remains connected.
Remove the bolts -arrows-.
Scheme 97
Remove the sun shade carefully. Be careful with the rear window defroster electrical wires.
Installing
Scheme 98
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
If removed, install the rear of the rear shelf -2- on the sun shade -1- -arrows-, aligning both parts to each other.
Install the rear shelf and rear sun shade into the rear window frame and tighten.
Install the sun shade and rear shelf into the body.
Scheme 99
- The pins on the rear shelf -1- must fit into the mounts -arrows- under the rear window.
2 - Rear shelf trim
Tighten the sun shade bolts -arrows-.
Carefully install the guide strip -1- into the sunroof shade connector -arrow-.
Scheme 100
- The sun shade guide channel must run into the guide strip without the connecting piece being offset.
Clip the guide strip -3- at both retaining hooks -2- and -4- on the front and rear with the connecting piece -1-.
To ensure the retaining hooks -1- are seated securely, pull them forward until they engage completely using an offset screwdriver -arrow-.
Scheme 101
Vehicles equipped with an additional rear shelf mount: install the spacer (Scheme 23).
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER
Removing
Scheme 102
Unclip the front luggage compartment mat -1- -arrows-.
Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT BRACKET
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 103
Remove the luggage compartment liner. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER .
Release the mounting bracket -1- using the 3409 -arrows-.
Disengage mounting bracket and remove luggage compartment floor covering retainer -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Mounting bracket can be pressed down in one position on luggage compartment floor covering retainer.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pry Lever 80 - 200
Removing
Scheme 104
Versions with rear side airbag: remove the rear side airbag. Refer to DRIVER SIDE REAR THORAX AIRBAG IGNITER -N201- AND FRONT PASSENGER REAR THORAX AIRBAG IGNITER -N202 .
Remove the side cushion. Refer to SIDE UPHOLSTERY .
Versions with fixed rear seat backrest: remove the rear seat backrest. Refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST, FIXED .
Remove the luggage compartment liner. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER .
Remove the rear cross panel trim. Refer to REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM .
Remove the tie-down. Refer to TIE DOWNS .
Remove the expanding clips -1- using 80 - 200.
Pry off the luggage compartment side trim -2- using the 80 - 200 from the body -arrows-.
Disengage the luggage compartment side trim at the hinges and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
Press the luggage compartment side trim until it engages audibly.
Stretch the rear lid seal lip over the luggage compartment side trim.
REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 105
Remove the luggage compartment liner. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER .
Remove the lip of the rear lid seal in the area of the rear cross panel trim.
Unclip rear cross panel trim -2- upward vertically using a 3409 -arrows-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
Guide the left and right rear cross panel trim retaining tabs in the openings on luggage compartment side trim -1-.
Insert the rear cross panel trim so that the left and right tabs engage in pins -3-.
Push on the rear cross panel trim until it engages audibly and stretch the lip of the rear lid seal over the rear cross panel trim.
REAR LID TRIM
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pry Lever 80 - 200
Removing
Scheme 106
Remove the warning triangle bracket. Refer to WARNING TRIANGLE BRACKET .
Remove the rear lid lock trim. Refer to REAR LID LATCH TRIM PANEL .
Unclip the stop rails using a screwdriver.
Remove the screw -2-.
Pry rear lid trim -1- out using a 80 - 200 -arrows-.
Disengage the rear lid trim at the hinges and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. If the trim clamps remain in the rear lid mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
Position the rear lid trim and push on it until it engages audibly.
REAR LID LATCH TRIM PANEL
Removing
Scheme 107
Remove rear lid lock trim -1- in the direction of the -arrow-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
REAR PANEL SILL FRAME
Removing
Scheme 108
Remove the luggage compartment side trim. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL .
Press the rear sill panel frame -1- back out of the pins -arrows- and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
RETAINING HOOKS
Removing
Remove screws -arrows- and remove retaining hook -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening specifications (Scheme 14)
TIE DOWNS
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 109
Fold the tie-downs -1- upward.
Remove screws -arrows- and remove tie-down mount -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
WARNING TRIANGLE BRACKET
Removing
Scheme 110
Remove the warning triangle from the bracket by pressing the release.
Release the retaining tabs using a screwdriver -arrows- and remove the warning triangle bracket -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Press the warning triangle bracket on until it engages audibly.
A-PILLAR GAP COVER
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 111
Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .
Pull back A-pillar gap cover -1- -arrows- and remove.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 112
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . |
Carefully unclip cap -1- with the "Airbag" symbol from the upper A-pillar trim using a screwdriver.
Remove the screw -2-.
Carefully unclip upper A-pillar trim -3- beginning at the top using a 3409 -arrow A-.
Pull the upper A-pillar trim out of the instrument panel -arrow B- and remove.
Installing
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . Do not pinch the head curtain airbag when installing the upper A-pillar trim. |
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
Remove any locking compound residue inside the threaded hole for the upper A-pillar trim bolt using a thread tap.
Note. If the threaded hole is not cleaned, the new bolt could seize up during installation and shear off when removed again.
Install the upper A-pillar trim -1- into the instrument panel mount -2- and the front sill panel trim in the direction of the -arrow-.
Scheme 113
Clip the upper A-pillar trim in and stretch the door seal lip over.
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 114
Remove the upper B-pillar trim. Refer to B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM .
Unclip the rear sill panel trim -1- in the front area of the lower B-pillar trim. Refer to REAR SILL PANEL TRIM .
Unclip the front sill panel trim -3- in the rear area of the lower B-pillar trim. Refer to FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM .
Remove the B-pillar lower trim piece -2- -arrows A- and removing by pulling upward -arrow B-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
First install the lower B-pillar trim onto the centering pins.
Stretch the door seal lips over the trim.
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 115
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION |
Remove the front belt anchor. Refer to FRONT BELT END FITTING .
Press belt height adjuster button and bring height adjuster slide into lowest position.
Unclip the upper B-pillar trim -2- -arrows A- by inserting the 3409 into the lower edge of the trim.
Remove the upper B-pillar trim from the bracket on the body -arrow B- by moving the trim toward the inside and pulling it downward at the same time.
Guide the seat belt webbing and the belt tongue -1- out through the slide for the seat belt height adjuster -3- and then remove the upper B-pillar trim.
Installing
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . Do not pinch the head curtain airbag when installing the B-pillar trim. |
Guide the belt webbing and seat belt latch -2- in through the slide for the seat belt height adjuster.
Scheme 116
Note. Ensure that the seat belt height adjuster is in the bottom-most position.
Make sure the mount -3- for the sliding piece for the upper B-pillar trim -1- is securely latched into the retaining pins -4- on the seat belt height adjuster.
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following
Install the front belt anchor. Refer to FRONT BELT END FITTING .
First install the B-pillar trim upward into the cut-out in the headliner and into the bracket.
Stretch the door seal lips over the trim.
C-PILLAR TRIM
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pry Lever 80 - 200
Removing
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . |
Remove the rear shelf. Refer to REAR SHELF .
Remove the rear outer belt guide. Refer to REAR OUTER BELT GUIDE .
Remove the rear grab handle. Refer to ROOF GRAB HANDLE .
| CAUTION | During the following work steps, the headliner must be slight pushed to the side. Be very careful when doing this because the headliner bends easily. Replace the headliner if it is bent. |
Remove the expanding clip -1- with the 80 - 200.
Scheme 117
Use the 80 - 200 to unclip the C-pillar trim piece -2- -arrows- and carefully remove them.
Installing
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . Do not pinch the head curtain airbag when installing the C-pillar trim. |
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
Press the C-pillar trim on until it engages audibly.
D-PILLAR TRIM
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 118
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . |
Fold the backrest forward.
Versions with fixed rear seat backrest: remove the head restraints. Refer to HEADREST .
Vehicles equipped with sun shade: unclip sun shade guide trim -1- using a screwdriver and remove it.
Unclip the D-pillar trim -2- using the 3409 -arrow A-.
Pull the D-pillar trim from the rear shelf -B arrows- and remove.
Installing
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . Do not pinch the head curtain airbag when installing the D-pillar trim. |
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. If the trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
First install the D-pillar trim to the rear shelf.
Press the D-pillar trim on until it engages audibly.
DOOR WINDOW SUN SHADE
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 119
Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to REAR DOOR PANEL .
Carefully release the guide strip -2- using the 3409 from the door panel -arrow-.
Pull the sunshade -1- out of the door panel and guide the strap through the guide strip.
Remove bolts -1 through 6- and -8-.
Scheme 120
Remove the sunshade -7- from the door panel by gently swiveling it toward the outside.
Guide the sunshade strap through the gap in the door panel and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
The guide strip can only be inserted in one position in door trim.
REAR ARMREST
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 121
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to REAR DOOR PANEL .
Remove the bolts -1 through 5-.
Remove the armrest -1- from the door panel.
Scheme 122
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
REAR ARMREST TRIM
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 123
Insert a screwdriver into the hole on the bottom of the trim -1-.
Carefully pry out the trim from the door panel starting and the rear -arrow-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
First install the trim at the front on the door panel and press on it until it audibly latches into place.
REAR DOOR PANEL
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pliers 3392
Removing
Scheme 124
Switch the ignition off and remove the ignition key.
Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM MOLDING .
Remove the armrest trim. Refer to REAR ARMREST TRIM .
Remove the bolts -1 through 5-.
Beginning at the bottom rear curve, unclip the door trim from the door using the pliers 3392 by sliding them between the door trim and the door in the securing clip area.
Scheme 125
- Position of the retaining clips -arrows-.
Disengage the top of the door trim from the door in the window recess by pulling the door trim up.
Carefully release bracket -3- on control cable bracket -1-.
Remove inside door release cable -2- from the control cable bracket in the direction of the -arrow-.
Disengage the ends of the cable -4- from the inside door release mechanism.
Versions with a treble speaker: disconnect the treble speaker connector.
Disconnect the connector -1- on the door control module by removing the fuse -2- -arrow- and pressing the release -3-.
Scheme 126
Remove the door trim.
Installing
Engage the ends of the cable -4- in the inside door release mechanism lever.
- The open side of the eye on the end of the cable must face up.
Pull the door mechanism release cable -2- in the direction of the -arrow- and guide it into the cable bracket -1-.
- Bracket -3- must engage audibly in the control cable bracket.
Connect the connectors on the door control module.
Position the door trim on the window recess and press it down firmly.
Carefully position the door trim clips on the door and press the door trim onto the door until it engages audibly on the mounting points.
Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
REAR PULL HANDLE
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 127
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to REAR DOOR PANEL .
Remove the armrest. Refer to REAR ARMREST .
Remove the bolts -1- and -2-.
Remove the pull handle -1- from the door panel.
Scheme 128
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
SUN SHADE MOUNT
Removing
Scheme 129
Remove the screws -1- and remove mount -2- from the window frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Removing
Scheme 130
Unclip the treble speaker trim -1- using a screwdriver -arrow- and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Press the trim on until it engages audibly.
Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
Scheme 131
Lower the door window.
Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to REAR DOOR PANEL .
Vehicles equipped with sun shade: remove the sun shade mount. Refer to SUN SHADE MOUNT .
Pry the window frame trim -1- out using the 3409 starting at the bottom of the B-pillar and then all around the window frame seal -arrow A-.
Remove the window frame trim downward from the window frame -arrow B- at the same time.
Installing
Scheme 132
Install the trim panel -2- for the window frame on top starting at the B-pillar -arrow- into the window frame seal -1-.
Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
HEADLINER
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Release Lever T10039
Removing
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . |
Adjust the front seat backrests to a 45° angle.
Remove the upper A-pillar trims. Refer to A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM .
Remove the B-pillar upper trim. Refer to B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM .
Remove D-pillar trim. Refer to D-PILLAR TRIM .
Remove sun visors. Refer to SUN VISOR .
Remove the sun visor center bracket. Refer to SUN VISOR CENTER SUPPORT .
Remove the windshield. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the roof grab handle. Refer to ROOF GRAB HANDLE .
Remove the front interior lamp/reading lamp. Refer to [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation .
Versions equipped with a sunroof
Scheme 133
Open the sunroof -1- all the way.
Open the sun shade -2- about 2 / 3 .
Clean the T10039 to avoid soiling the headliner.
Scheme 134
Let the T10039 slide along between the sunroof opening cover frame -2- and the headliner -1- until it touches one of the clips -3-.
Release the clips one after another using the T10039 as shown in the illustration -arrow-.
All vehicles
Scheme 135
If equipped, remove the bolt -1- in the front interior/reading light roof opening.
Scheme 136
| CAUTION | The headliner bends easily. Replace the headliner if it is bent. |
Unclip the headliner -1- at the rear from the body -arrows-.
Note. 2 technicians are needed to disconnect the last connections and remove headliner.
Remove headliner through windshield opening.
Installing
Note. Versions equipped with a sunroof: If the headliner clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the headliner. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following
| WARNING | Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . |
Align the headliner before securing and press it into the body mounting points until the clips engage.
ROOF GRAB HANDLE
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Long Reach Special Wrench For Slotted Bolts VAS 6543
Removing
Scheme 137
| CAUTION | Unclip the expanding caps -1- and -3- but only up to their lock position (do not pull them out all the way otherwise the silicone brake and spring and fall out and then the handle has to be replaced). |
Unclip the expanding caps -1- and -3- to the locking position using offset screwdriver for slotted screws VAS 6543 -2-.
Remove the roof grab handle -4- from the body opening.
Installing
Insert the grab handle in the body cut-out.
Press the roof grab handle expanding caps on until they engage completely.
ROOF REINFORCEMENT, VEHICLES WITH SUNROOF, ATTACHING TO BODY
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Procedure
Scheme 138
Remove headliner. Refer to HEADLINER .
Apply a bead of adhesive -arrow- onto the roof reinforcement as illustrated.
- Distance between the adhesive beads -a- = approximately 90 mm (3.54 in).
- Distance of the outer bead of adhesive to the edge of the roof reinforcement, dimension -b- = approximately 20 mm (0.78 in).
Mount the roof reinforcement -1- centered to outer sides and at distance -a- to the bow -2- of the rear edge of the roof.
Scheme 139
- Dimension -a- = 15 mm (0.59 in).
Press the roof reinforcement onto the roof from inside.
Install the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER .
ROOF REINFORCEMENT, VEHICLES WITHOUT SUNROOF, INSTALLING ON BODY
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Procedure
Scheme 140
Remove headliner. Refer to HEADLINER .
Apply a bead of adhesive -arrow- onto the roof reinforcement as illustrated.
- Distance between the adhesive beads -a- = approximately 90 mm (3.54 in).
- Distance of the outer bead of adhesive to the edge of the roof reinforcement, dimension -b- = approximately 20 mm (0.78 in).
Mount the roof reinforcement -1- centered to outer sides and at distance -a- to the bow -2- of the rear edge of the roof.
Scheme 141
- Dimension -a- = 15 mm (0.59 in).
Press the roof reinforcement onto the roof from inside.
Install the headliner HEADLINER .
SUN VISOR
Removing
Scheme 142
Disengage the sun visor -1- in the center of the vehicle from at the sun visor center bracket -2-.
Unclip the expanding cap -3- using a screwdriver.
Tilt the sun visor bracket down -arrow- and remove it.
Vehicles with illumination: Disconnect the connector and remove the sun visor.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Engage the sun visor bracket tab in the opening in the headliner.
Press the sun visor expanding cap on until it engages completely.
SUN VISOR CENTER SUPPORT
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pry Lever 80 - 200
Removing
Scheme 143
Disengage the sun visor in the center of the vehicle at the center bracket and fold it to the side.
Unclip the sun visor center bracket cover -1- by sliding the 80 - 200 only approximately 1 mm under the cap -2 arrows-.
Note. If the 80 - 200 is shoved further underneath, it will then be under the center bearing for the sun visor. At that point, it is not possible to pry off the cover.
Remove sun visor center bracket -3- -arrow 4-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. Make sure the expanding clips are not damaged when inserting the sun visor center bracket.
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Components | Fastener Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| Front Door Trim | ||
| Armrest Bolts | 1.2 | |
| Door Trim Bolts | 2.5 | |
| Inside Door Release Mechanism Bolt | 1.2 | |
| Pull Handle Bolt | 1.2 | |
| Front Sill Panel | ||
| Driver's Side Front Sill Panel Bolt | 2.5 | |
| Impact Absorber and Glove Compartment Bracket | ||
| Left Retainer for Glove Compartment Bolts | 9 | |
| Right Retainer for Glove Compartment Bolts | 9 | |
| Left Shock Absorber Bolts | 9 | |
| Right Shock Absorber Bolts | 9 | |
| Instrument Panel Central Tube | ||
| Bracket for Air Intake Chamber Bolt | 9 | |
| Bracket For Glove Compartment | 9 | |
| Front Bracket Bolts | 20 | |
| Front Lower Support Bolt | 3.6 | |
| Front Upper Support Bolt | 20 | |
| Interior Lower Support Bolts | 20 | |
| Interior Upper Support Bolts | 3.6 | |
| Stud Bolt | 20 | |
| Stud Bolt Nut | 20 | |
| Driver's Area Securing Bolts | 20 | |
| Instrument Panel Components | ||
| Access/Start Authorization Switch Trim Bolts | 3 | |
| Light Switch Trim Bolts | 1.5 | |
| Instrument Cluster Mounting Bracket Bolts | 3 | |
| Support Bolts, Center (Behind MMI Screen) | 3 | |
| Support Bolts, Left (Upper) | 3 | |
| Support Bolts, Right (Lower) | 3 | |
| Support Bolts, Right (Upper) | 3 | |
| Speaker Trim Mount Nuts | 0.5 | |
| Pillar Trim | ||
| A-Pillar Upper Trim Bolts | 3.5 | |
| D-Pillar Trim Bolts 1 | 2 | |
| Rear Mount Bolts 1 | 3 | |
| Rear Door Trim | ||
| Armrest Bolts | 1.2 | |
| Door Trim Bolts | 2.5 | |
| Inside Door Release Mechanism Bolt | 1.2 | |
| Pull Handle Bolt | 1.2 | |
| Rear Lid Trim (Avant) | ||
| Lower Trim Bolts 1 | 2 | |
| Rear Lid Trim (Sedan) | ||
| Rear Lid Trim Upper Bolt 2 | 1.8 | |
| Rear Luggage Compartment | ||
| Luggage Compartment Side Trim Bolts 2 | 6 | |
| Retaining Hooks (if equipped) 2 | 1.5 | |
| Rear Cross Panel Trim Bolts 1 | 1.5 | |
| Luggage Compartment Side Trim Rear Bolt 1 | 3 | |
| Luggage Compartment Side Trim Upper Bolt 1 | 1.5 | |
| Partition Screen Separator Guide Cover Bolts 1 | 9 | |
| Partition Screen Separator Bracket Bolt 1 | 4.5 | |
| Partition Screen Separator Mount Bolt 1 | 9 | |
| Rear Shelf (Sedan) | ||
| Rear Shelf Bolts | 2 | |
| Rear Shelf with Spacer (with additional fastener) | 2 | |
| Rear Shelf to Spacer Bolts | 2 | |
| Storage Area Floor (Avant) | ||
| Counter-Support Bolts 1 | 1.2 | |
| Front Bracket Main Bolt 1 | 55 | |
| Front Bracket Secondary Bolts 1 | 9 | |
| Rear Bracket Bolts 1 | 9 | |
| Right Retaining Track Bolts 1 | 7 | |
| Tie Down Eye Bolts 1 | 6 | |
| Trailer Hitch Storage Bolts (if equipped) 1 | 4 | |
| Sun Shade (Rear Door) | ||
| Sunshade Bolt | 1.2 | |
| Sun Shade Mount Bolt | 1.3 | |
| Sun Shade (Rear Windshield) | ||
| Bracket and Guide Strip Bolts | 2.3 | |
| Rear Deck Bolts | 2 | |
| Sun Shade to Rear Shelf Nuts | 3 | |
| 1 For bolt tightening clarification, these are applicable for Avant model only. 2 For bolt tightening clarification, these are applicable for Sedan model only. | ||
Scheme 144
Scheme 145
Scheme 146
Scheme 147
Scheme 148
Scheme 149
- Pry Lever 80 - 200
- Pliers 3392
- Trim Removal Wedge 3409
- Hook 3438
- Release Lever T10039
- Ignition Lock Removal Pliers VAS 6339
See also:
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Steering
• CENTER CONSOLE OVERVIEW
• CENTER CONSOLE
• INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, DRIVER SIDE
• STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE UPPER TRIM PANEL
• STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE LOWER TRIM PANEL
• GENERAL INFORMATION
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT
• Removal and Installation
• Removal and Installation
• FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITERS -N131- / -N132
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation
• Front Passenger Airbag -Disabled- Indicator Lamp -K145
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation
• [For engine(s) CAEB, CALA, CCBA] Removal and Installation
• HEADREST
• MANUAL STANDARD FRONT SEAT
• POWER STANDARD FRONT SEAT
• BENCH SEAT
• CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET
• REAR SEAT BACKREST, FIXED
• CENTER REAR BELT GUIDE, WITH FIXED BACKREST
• REAR RIGHT SEAT BELT LATCH WITH CENTER REAR BELT ANCHOR
• DRIVER SIDE REAR THORAX AIRBAG IGNITER -N201- AND FRONT PASSENGER REAR THORAX AIRBAG IGNITER -N202
• SIDE UPHOLSTERY
• FRONT BELT END FITTING
• REAR OUTER BELT GUIDE
• Removal and Installation
• FOOTREST
• FLOOR COVERING
• FRONT DOOR TRIM
• TRIM MOLDING
• WINDOW FRAME TRIM
• INTERIOR DOOR MECHANISM
• TREBLE SPEAKER TRIM
• REAR LID REMOTE UNLOCK SWITCH -E188- TRIM
• DRIVER MEMORY SEAT CONTROL HEAD -E97
• MID-RANGE SPEAKER TRIM
• FRONT PULL HANDLE WITH SWITCH MOUNT
• FRONT ARMREST TRIM
• FRONT ARMREST
• A-PILLAR GAP COVER
• HOOD RELEASE LEVER
• FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM
• GLOVE COMPARTMENT BRACKET
• RIGHT IMPACT ABSORBER
• LEFT IMPACT ABSORBER
• MOUNTING BRACKET
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOUNTING FRAME
• SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT
• SPEAKER MOUNT
• SIDE SPEAKER TRIM
• CENTER SPEAKER TRIM
• TOP CENTER DEFROSTER VENT
• INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
• MMI SCREEN COVER, THROUGH MY 11
• MMI SCREEN COVER, FROM MY 12
• CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT
• RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FRAME
• Access/Start Authorization Switch -E415- TRIM PANEL
• HEADLAMP LIGHT SWITCH TRIM
• D-PILLAR TRIM
• REAR SHELF
• REAR SILL PANEL TRIM
• B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
• B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
• A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
• FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM OVERVIEW
• C-PILLAR TRIM
• REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM
• REAR LID TRIM
• LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL
• LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER
• REAR PANEL SILL FRAME
• REAR LID LATCH TRIM PANEL
• WARNING TRIANGLE BRACKET
• TIE DOWNS
• LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT BRACKET
• REAR DOOR PANEL
• REAR PULL HANDLE
• REAR ARMREST TRIM
• REAR ARMREST
• CHILD SEAT LATCH COVER
• SPEAKER TRIM
• HEADLINER
• ROOF REINFORCEMENT, VEHICLES WITH SUNROOF, ATTACHING TO BODY
• ROOF REINFORCEMENT, VEHICLES WITHOUT SUNROOF, INSTALLING ON BODY
• ROOF GRAB HANDLE
• SUN VISOR
• SUN VISOR CENTER SUPPORT
• DOOR WINDOW SUN SHADE
• SUN SHADE MOUNT
• SUN SHADE
• INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER