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Interior Trim (roadster) Audi TT 8J

Exterior/interior Trim 146 illustrations ~12953 words

Scheme 147

Scheme 147: DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. 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 transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-roadster)
  2. Switch mount For the window regulator switch Removing and Installing, refer to «WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH MOUNT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__window-regulator-switch-mount)
  3. Pull handle Removing and Installing, refer to «PULL HANDLE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__pull-handle)
  4. Rear Lid Remote Control Lock Switch -E233- and Fuel Tank Lid Unlock Button -E319- Removing and Installing, refer to «[For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-roadster)
  5. Bolt For door trim Tightening specification - 2.8 Nm
  6. Passive rear reflector
  7. Clip with seal For door trim WARNING: For proper crash sensor (pressure sensor) function, ensure door does not leak. The door trim clips seal the system. Replace the clips if necessary. Follow the safety precautions for front side airbag crash sensors (pressure sensors), refer to «FRONT SIDE AIRBAG CRASH SENSORS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-roadster__front-side-airbag-crash-sensors-safety) .
  8. Passenger Compartment Monitoring Switch -E183- /Alarm System -Off- Switch -E217- Removing and Installing, refer to «[For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-roadster)
  9. Bolt For armrest Tightening specification - 1.3 Nm
  10. Insulation
  11. Bolt For pull handle Tightening specification - 3.3 Nm
  12. Bolt For inside door release mechanism Tightening specification - 1.3 Nm
  13. Door Trim Removing and Installing, refer to «DOOR TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  14. Interior door mechanism Removing and Installing, refer to «INSIDE DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__inside-door-release-mechanism)
  15. Driver interior locking switch -E150- (central locking button) Removing and Installing, refer to «[For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-roadster)
  16. Bolt For door trim Tightening specification - 2.8 Nm
  17. Mid-range speaker trim Removing and Installing, refer to «MID-RANGE SPEAKER TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__mid-range-speaker-trim)
  18. Pull handle trim Depending on version Removing and Installing, refer to «PULL HANDLE TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__pull-handle-trim)
  19. Switch mount For the mirror adjustment switch Removing and Installing, refer to «MIRROR ADJUSTMENT SWITCH MOUNT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__mirror-adjustment-switch-mount)
  20. Symbol trim
  21. Mirror Adjustment Switch -E43- Removing and Installing, refer to «[For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#interior-lights-switches-roadster)
  22. Trim panel Only with BOSE sound system Removing and Installing, refer to «BOSE SOUND SYSTEM TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__bose-sound-system-trim)
  23. Bass speaker trim Removing and Installing, refer to «BASS SPEAKER TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__bass-speaker-trim)
  24. Armrest Removing and Installing, refer to «ARMREST»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__armrest)

Scheme 148

Scheme 148: INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
  1. Center Console Assembly Overview, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster) Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT CENTER CONSOLE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__front-center-console)
  2. Driver side instrument panel cover Assembly Overview, refer to «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster) Driver side instrument panel cover, removing and installing, refer to «DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__driver-side-instrument-panel-cover)
  3. Steering column switch trim Assembly Overview, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster) Upper steering column switch trim, removing and installing, refer to «UPPER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__upper-steering-column-switch-trim) Lower steering column switch trim, removing and installing, refer to «LOWER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__lower-steering-column-switch-trim)
  4. Instrument Panel WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to «RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-roadster) . Assembly Overview, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster) Removing and Installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  5. Central Tube Assembly Overview, refer to «CENTRAL TUBE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster) Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTRAL TUBE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  6. Glove compartment Assembly Overview, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster) Removing and Installing, refer to «GLOVE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__glove-compartment)
  7. Center armrest upholstery Assembly Overview, refer to «CENTER ARMREST ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster) Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__center-armrest-upholstery) Upholstery bracket, removing and installing, refer to «UPHOLSTERY BRACKET»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__upholstery-bracket)

Scheme 149

Scheme 149: INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Side instrument panel vent Removing and Installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__instrument-panel-vent)
  2. Bolt 3.5 Nm
  3. Instrument Panel WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to «RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-roadster) . Follow the allocation of the airbag unit to the instrument panel. Removing and Installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  4. Instrument cluster cover Removing and Installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__instrument-cluster-cover)
  5. Bolt 1 Nm
  6. Center defroster vent Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER DEFROSTER VENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__center-defroster-vent)
  7. Speaker
  8. Sunlight Photo Sensor -G107- /cover cap
  9. Center speaker trim Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER SPEAKER TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__center-speaker-trim)
  10. Central Locking -SAFE- Indicator Lamp -K133
  11. Nut 0.5 Nm NOTE: Tighten nuts carefully to prevent mounting pins on defroster vent from shearing off.
  12. Side speaker trim Removing and Installing, refer to «SIDE SPEAKER TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__side-speaker-trim)
  13. Speaker
  14. Side defroster vent Removing and Installing, refer to «SIDE DEFROSTER VENTS»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__side-defroster-vents)
  15. Bolt 3.5 Nm
  16. Side instrument panel cover Removing and Installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__instrument-panel-side-cover)
  17. Front passenger airbag unit WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to «RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-roadster) . Follow the allocation of the airbag unit to the instrument panel. Assembly Overview, refer to «FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG UNIT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-roadster) Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/airbag/#passenger-protection-airbags-seat-belts-roadster__front-passenger-airbag-unit)
  18. Nut Replacing 7 Nm
  19. Bolt 2.5 Nm
  20. Installation frame for radio or navigation system Removing and Installing, refer to «RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FRAME»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__radio-and-navigation-system-frame)
  21. Gap cover for center console Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER CONSOLE GAP COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__center-console-gap-cover)
  22. Center instrument panel vent Removing and Installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__instrument-panel-vent)
  23. Gap cover for instrument cluster Removing and Installing, refer to «INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/seats/#interior-equipment-roadster__instrument-cluster-gap-cover)
  24. Bolt 2.5 Nm
  25. Instrument Cluster
  26. Bolt 2.5 Nm

Scheme 150

Scheme 150: Part 1 (Driver Side)
  1. Nut Quantity: 2 Replacing 20 Nm
  2. Instrument panel bracket
  3. Threaded pin 23 Nm
  4. Bolt Quantity: 2 20 Nm
  5. Bolt
  6. Lower brace with balancing element
  7. Bolt 20 Nm
  8. Bolt
  9. Upper brace
  10. Bolt Quantity: 3 20 Nm
  11. Central Tube Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTRAL TUBE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  12. Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
  13. Left center section bracket
  14. Left support
  15. Intermediate plate
  16. Bolt Quantity: 3 9 Nm
  17. Bolt Quantity: 2 3.5 Nm
  18. Driver side instrument panel cover mounting bracket
  19. Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
  20. Steering column mounting bracket
  21. Bolt Quantity: 2 20 Nm
  22. Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm

Scheme 151

Scheme 151: Part 2 (Passenger Side)
  1. Right support
  2. Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
  3. Centering bracket with plastic bearing
  4. Bolt 9 Nm
  5. Central Tube Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTRAL TUBE»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  6. Threaded pin 23 Nm
  7. Nut Replacing 20 Nm
  8. Instrument panel bracket
  9. Bolt 9 Nm
  10. Bolt 9 Nm
  11. Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
  12. Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
  13. Support for the front passenger airbag unit
  14. Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
  15. Instrument panel support
  16. Bolt Quantity: 2 3.5 Nm
  17. Right center section bracket
  18. Bolt Quantity: 2 9 Nm
  19. Bolt Quantity: 2 3.5 Nm
  20. Glove compartment bracket
  21. Bolt Quantity: 3 9 Nm
  22. Intermediate plate

Scheme 152

Scheme 152: Cable Guide To Central Tube

1- 4.5 Nm

Scheme 153

Scheme 153: Left Relay And Fuse Carrier Mounting Frame To Central Tube

1- 4.5 Nm

Scheme 154

Scheme 154: Air Duct To Central Tube

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to [For engine(s) BPY, CETA, CCTA, CDMA, CEPB] Removal and Installation

Scheme 155

Scheme 155: Brace Between A-Pillar And Mounting Bracket/Steering Column, Roadster
  1. Brace
  2. Bolt - 9 Nm
  3. Bolt - 9 Nm
  4. A-pillar
  5. Steering column mounting bracket

Scheme 156

Scheme 156: Reinforcement, Tunnel Support, Roadster
  1. Tunnel support reinforcement
  2. Left support
  3. Front tunnel

Arrow A- bolts (M6, 20 mm long) - 9 Nm

Arrow B- bolts (M6, 12 mm long) - 9 Nm

Scheme 157

Scheme 157: TRIM OVERVIEW
  1. Roof panel trim Assembly Overview, refer to «REAR ROOF PANEL TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  2. Rear side trim Assembly Overview, refer to «REAR SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  3. Upper A-pillar trim Assembly Overview, refer to «UPPER A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  4. A-pillar lower trim Assembly Overview, refer to «LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  5. Sill panel strip Assembly Overview, refer to «SILL PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)

Luggage Compartment Trim Panel Assembly Overview

Scheme 158

Scheme 158
  1. Rear cross panel trim Assembly Overview, refer to «REAR LID END PANEL TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  2. Luggage compartment side trim Assembly Overview, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  3. C-pillar trim Assembly Overview, refer to «C-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)

Scheme 159

Scheme 159: UPPER A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Upper A-pillar trim Removing and Installing, refer to «A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__a-pillar-upper-trim)
  2. Door seal
  3. A-pillar lower trim
  4. Clips Quantity: 4 Replace if damaged or deformed

Scheme 160

Scheme 160: LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. A-pillar lower trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__lower-a-pillar-trim)
  2. Hood release lever Removing and Installing, refer to «LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__lower-a-pillar-trim)
  3. Clips Quantity: 3 Replace if damaged or deformed
  4. Bolt Quantity: 2 12 Nm
  5. Washer Quantity: 2
  6. Mount for operating lever, refer to 2
  7. Lid lock cable

Scheme 161

Scheme 161: FOOTREST COVER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Footrest cover Removing and Installing, refer to «FOOT REST COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__foot-rest-cover)
  2. Bolt 2 Nm
  3. Threaded clip Insert it in the footrest
  4. Footrest bracket Removing and Installing, refer to «FOOT REST COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__foot-rest-cover)
  5. Nut Quantity: 3 3.5 Nm
  6. Tab Is joined firmly with the footrest cover

Scheme 162

Scheme 162: SILL PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Sill panel strip Removing and Installing, refer to «SILL PANEL TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__sill-panel-trim)
  2. Carpet
  3. Clips Quantity: 6 Replace if damaged or deformed
  4. Door seal
  5. A-pillar lower trim

Scheme 163

Scheme 163: C-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. C-pillar trim Removing and Installing, refer to «C-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__c-pillar-trim)
  2. Expanding clip
  3. Spring clamp Quantity: 3 Replace if damaged or deformed
  4. Spring clamp with hooks replace on vehicles without a keyhole replace if damaged or deformed on vehicles with a keyhole
  5. Upper A-pillar trim
  6. Bracket For the C-pillar trim, the rear side trim panel and the luggage compartment trim panel Removing and Installing, refer to «C-PILLAR, REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL BRACKETS»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__c-pillar-rear-side-trim-panel-and) Bracket bolts tightening specification «REAR SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  7. Rear lid seal
  8. Nut Quantity: 2 3.5 Nm

Scheme 164

Scheme 164: REAR SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Rear side trim Country-specific after July 2011: with trim (Scheme 165)Rear side trim, removing and installing, refer to «REAR SIDE TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__rear-side-trim) Country-specific after July 2011: Install rear side trim, refer to «REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL, AFTER JULY 2011, INSTALLING»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__rear-side-trim-panel-after-july)
  2. Clip mounts Quantity: 3 Replace if damaged
  3. Retaining clip Quantity: 3 Inserted in body Replace if damaged
  4. Luggage compartment side trim
  5. Lower bracket Riveted to the body
  6. Bolt Quantity: 3 8 Nm
  7. Upper bracket For the C-pillar trim, the rear side trim panel and the luggage compartment trim panel Removing and Installing, refer to «C-PILLAR, REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL BRACKETS»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__c-pillar-rear-side-trim-panel-and)
  8. Door seal
  9. C-pillar trim
  10. Bolt 1 Nm
  11. Clips Quantity: 4 Replace if damaged or deformed
  12. Belt extraction panel Removing and Installing, refer to «BELT EXTRACTION PANEL»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__belt-extraction-panel)
  13. Sill panel strip

Scheme 165

Scheme 165
  1. Expanding clip
  2. Trim
  3. Rear side trim

Scheme 166

Scheme 166: REAR ROOF PANEL TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Roof panel trim Removing and Installing, refer to «ROOF PANEL TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__roof-panel-trim)
  2. Clips Quantity: 2 Replace if damaged or deformed
  3. Rear lid seal
  4. Locking lugs Quantity: 2

Scheme 167

Scheme 167: FLOOR COVERING ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Carpet One piece Removing and Installing, refer to «FLOOR COVERING»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__floor-covering)
  2. Expanding clip Quantity: 8
  3. Omega clips Quantity: 2 Welded to body Cannot be replaced For securing the bench seat and the carpet
  4. Push button Quantity: 2
  5. Cover for the steering column universal joint
  6. Bracket For securing the carpet

Scheme 168

Scheme 168: REAR LID TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Lower rear lid trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LOWER REAR LID TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__lower-rear-lid-trim)
  2. Cover For rear lid emergency release
  3. Bolt 1.8 Nm Quantity: 2
  4. Clips Quantity: 4 for lower rear lid trim Quantity: 10 for upper rear lid trim Replace if damaged or deformed
  5. Bolt 1.8 Nm Quantity: 2
  6. Ball head pin Is delivered as a replacement part with upper rear lid trim
  7. Upper rear lid trim Removing and Installing, refer to «UPPER REAR LID TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__upper-rear-lid-trim)
  8. Support Is engaged in the rear lid and bolted to lower rear lid trim
  9. Rear lid
  10. Rear lid lock trim Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR LID LOCK TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__rear-lid-lock-trim)

Scheme 169

Scheme 169: REAR SHELF ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Front of the rear shelf Attached into the C-pillar trim Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT REAR SHELF»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__front-rear-shelf)
  2. C-pillar trim
  3. Rear shelf rear section Engage in lower rear lid trim Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR SHELF REAR SECTION»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__rear-shelf-rear-section)
  4. Lower rear lid trim
  5. Bracket
  6. Retaining clip Bolted into upper rear lid trim
  7. Bracket Engage in lower rear lid trim

Scheme 170

Scheme 170: REAR LID END PANEL TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Rear cross panel trim Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__rear-cross-panel-trim)
  2. Rear lid seal
  3. Pin Quantity: 2 secured to body
  4. Eye Quantity: 2 Secured to body
  5. Luggage compartment side trim
  6. Clip Quantity: 4 Replace if damaged or deformed

Scheme 171

Scheme 171: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Luggage compartment side trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__luggage-compartment-side-trim)
  2. Bolt 4 Nm
  3. Tie-down eye Removing and Installing, refer to «TIE-DOWNS»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__tie-downs)
  4. Clips Quantity: 4 Replace if damaged or deformed
  5. Bracket For the C-pillar trim, the rear side trim panel and the luggage compartment trim panel Removing and Installing, refer to «C-PILLAR, REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL BRACKETS»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__c-pillar-rear-side-trim-panel-and) Bracket bolts tightening specification «REAR SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)

Scheme 172

Scheme 172: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Rear cross panel trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__luggage-compartment-liner)
  2. Luggage compartment floor covering
  3. Left foam insert For tire filler bottle and compressor
  4. Right foam insert For vehicle tool kit

INTERIOR TRIM OVERVIEW

Note. The -arrow- points to the direction of travel.

Scheme 173

Scheme 173: INTERIOR TRIM OVERVIEW
  1. Left end plate cover Assembly Overview, refer to «END PLATE COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__end-plate-cover-assembly-overview)
  2. Right end plate cover Assembly Overview, refer to «END PLATE COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__end-plate-cover-assembly-overview)
  3. Right sun visor Assembly Overview, refer to «SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  4. Windshield frame trim Assembly Overview, refer to «WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__windshield-frame-trim-assembly-overview)
  5. Left sun visor Assembly Overview, refer to «SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  6. Upper A-pillar trim Assembly Overview, refer to «UPPER A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  7. A-pillar lower trim Assembly Overview, refer to «LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  8. Footrest cover Assembly Overview, refer to «FOOTREST COVER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  9. Sill panel strip Assembly Overview, refer to «SILL PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  10. Carpet Assembly Overview, refer to «FLOOR COVERING ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  11. Left rear panel trim panel Assembly Overview, refer to «SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  12. Center storage compartment Assembly Overview, refer to «CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  13. Right rear panel trim panel Assembly Overview, refer to «SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  14. Rear bulkhead cover Assembly Overview, refer to «REAR BULKHEAD COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  15. Wind deflector Assembly Overview, refer to «WIND DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster) Front convertible compartment trim, removing and installing «FRONT CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster) Rear convertible top compartment trim, removing and installing «REAR CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__rear-convertible-top-compartment-trim-assembly) NOTE: On vehicles without wind deflector, only the wind deflector support is installed.
  16. Rollover protection trim Assembly Overview, refer to «ROLLOVER PROTECTION TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)

Luggage Compartment Trim Panel Assembly Overview

Scheme 174

Scheme 174
  1. Luggage compartment floor covering Assembly Overview, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  2. Rear cross panel trim Assembly Overview, refer to «REAR LID END PANEL TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__rear-lid-end-panel-trim-panel)
  3. Luggage compartment side trim left vehicle side Assembly Overview, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  4. Upper luggage compartment trim panel Assembly Overview, refer to «FRONT AND UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__front-and-upper-luggage-compartment-trim)
  5. Front luggage compartment trim panel Assembly Overview, refer to «FRONT AND UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__front-and-upper-luggage-compartment-trim)
  6. Lower center storage compartment Assembly Overview, refer to «LOWER CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  7. Rear lid seal
  8. Luggage compartment side trim Right vehicle side Assembly Overview, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)

END PLATE COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. The -arrow- points to the direction of travel. To remove and install end plate cover, convertible top must be open.

Scheme 175

Scheme 175: END PLATE COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Left end plate cover Removing: can be removed from end plate by hand Installing: clip into the windshield frame
  2. End plate For convertible top
  3. Windshield frame
  4. Right end plate cover Removing: can be removed from end plate by hand Installing: clip into the windshield frame

WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. The -arrow- points to the direction of travel.

Scheme 176

Scheme 176: WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Windshield frame trim Removing and Installing, refer to «WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__windshield-frame-trim)
  2. Bolt 3.5 Nm Quantity: 2 Replacing
  3. Buffer
  4. Windshield frame
  5. Bolt 2.0 Nm Is accessible after removing Front Interior Light -W1
  6. Upper A-pillar trim Must be installed before installing the windshield frame trim

Scheme 177

Scheme 177: SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Sun visor Removing and Installing, refer to «Removing»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__sun-visor)
  2. Cover Quantity: 2
  3. Bolt 3.5 Nm Replacing
  4. Windshield frame trim

Scheme 178

Scheme 178: UPPER A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Upper A-pillar trim Removing and Installing, refer to «A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  2. Windshield frame The windshield frame trim must be removed. Refer to «WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__windshield-frame-trim-assembly-overview) .
  3. Door seal
  4. A-pillar lower trim
  5. Clips Replace if damaged or deformed There may be 2 or 3 clamps. If there are 3 claps, the third is approximately in the middle of both of the clamps shown.

Scheme 179

Scheme 179: LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. A-pillar lower trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  2. Hood release lever For hood Removing and Installing, refer to «LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  3. Clips Quantity: 3 Replace if damaged or deformed
  4. Bolt 12 Nm Quantity: 2
  5. Washer Quantity: 2
  6. Mount For operating lever, refer to 2
  7. Lid lock cable

FOOTREST COVER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

  1. Footrest cover Removing and Installing, refer to «FOOT REST COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  2. Bolt 3.5 Nm
  3. Threaded clip Insert it in the footrest
  4. Footrest bracket Removing and Installing, refer to «FOOT REST MOUNT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  5. Nut 3.5 Nm Quantity: 3
  6. Tab Is joined firmly with the footrest cover

Scheme 180

Scheme 180: SILL PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Sill panel strip Removing and Installing, refer to «SILL PANEL»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__sill-panel)
  2. Carpet
  3. Clips Quantity: 6 Replace if damaged or deformed
  4. Door seal
  5. A-pillar lower trim

Scheme 181

Scheme 181: FLOOR COVERING ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Carpet One piece Removing and Installing, refer to «FLOOR COVERING»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  2. Expanding clip Quantity: 8
  3. Bracket For securing the carpet
  4. Button or nut Depending on version Quantity: 2 2 Nm
  5. Cover for the steering column universal joint

Scheme 182

Scheme 182: SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Side rear panel trim panel Removing and Installing, refer to «SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__side-rear-panel-trim-panel)
  2. Cover For left, refer to 4 and right, refer to 10 storage compartments not installed on all vehicles, note corresponding equipment
  3. Cover Clipped into the side rear panel trim panel Note corresponding equipment
  4. Left storage compartment Not installed on all vehicles, note corresponding equipment Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT STORAGE COMPARTMENTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  5. Sill panel strip
  6. Carpet Must be installed before installing the side rear panel trim panel
  7. Cover Is clipped into center storage compartment Removing and Installing, refer to «SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__side-rear-panel-trim-panel)
  8. Cover For center storage compartment Must be opened to remove and installing the side rear panel trim panel
  9. Center storage compartment Must be installed before installing the side rear panel trim panel
  10. Right storage compartment Not installed on all vehicles, note corresponding equipment Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT STORAGE COMPARTMENTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  11. Clips Quantity: 11 Replace if damaged or deformed
  12. Locking tabs On the side rear panel trim panel Lock in center storage compartment
  13. Cover For Left Rear Treble Speaker -R14- or Right Rear Treble Speaker -R16

Scheme 183

Scheme 183: LEFT AND RIGHT STORAGE COMPARTMENTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Left storage compartment Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT STORAGE COMPARTMENTS»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__left-and-right-storage-compartments)
  2. Bolt 2 Nm
  3. Right storage compartment Removing and Installing, refer to «LEFT AND RIGHT STORAGE COMPARTMENTS»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__left-and-right-storage-compartments)
  4. Rear bulkhead
  5. Clips Insert in rear bulkhead

Scheme 184

Scheme 184: CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Center storage compartment Removing and Installing, refer to «CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__center-storage-compartment)
  2. Bolt 2 Nm Quantity: 5
  3. Organizer pocket
  4. Bracket Not installed on all vehicles, note corresponding equipment
  5. Bolt 4 Nm Quantity: 2 For bracket, refer to 4 , to body NOTE: On vehicles without bracket, refer to 4 , bolts are still installed. Do not exchange bolts, ref to 5 and 2 , they are different.
  6. Lower center storage compartment Removing and Installing, refer to «LOWER CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__lower-center-storage-compartment)

Scheme 185

Scheme 185: REAR BULKHEAD COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Rear bulkhead cover Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR BULKHEAD COVER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__rear-bulkhead-cover)
  2. Seat belt
  3. Rollover protection trim Must be installed before installing rear bulkhead cover
  4. Linkage removal flap For convertible top Is closed when in basic position
  5. Left rear panel trim panel Must be installed before installing rear bulkhead cover
  6. Clips Quantity: 6 Install into the rollover protection trim Must be installed before installing rear bulkhead cover
  7. Right rear panel trim panel Must be installed before installing rear bulkhead cover
  8. Wind deflector Only the wind deflector support is installed on some vehicles, refer to 2, note corresponding equipment
  9. Clips Quantity: 6 Press into rear bulkhead cover Must engage with wind deflector of wind deflector support, refer to 8 when installing rear bulkhead cover
  10. Clips Insert in rear bulkhead cover
  11. Bolt 0.6 Nm
  12. Belt extraction panel Removing and Installing see scheme 195

Scheme 186

Scheme 186: ROLLOVER PROTECTION TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Rollover protection trim front section Removing and Installing, refer to «ANTI-ROLL BAR TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__anti-roll-bar-trim)
  2. Clips Press into the opening in the rollover protection trim front section and in the body
  3. Rollover protection bracket
  4. Rollover protection trim rear section Removing and Installing, refer to «ANTI-ROLL BAR TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__anti-roll-bar-trim)
  5. Rollover protection
  6. Rollover protection bracket
  7. Bolt Replacing 3 Nm

Scheme 187

Scheme 187: WIND DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Wind deflector Only the wind deflector support is installed on some vehicles, refer to 2 , note corresponding equipment Removing and Installing, refer to «WIND DEFLECTOR OR MOUNT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__wind-deflector-or-mount)
  2. Wind deflector support
  3. Washer Must be installed between window, refer to 4 and insulation component, refer to 5
  4. Bolt 7 Nm
  5. Insulation component Insert in wind deflector or wind deflector support
  6. Central screws Insert in body

REAR CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 188

Scheme 188: REAR CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Pry lever 80 - 200

Scheme 189

Scheme 189
  1. Rear convertible top compartment trim With openings -arrows- for straps/convertible top Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__rear-convertible-top-compartment-trim)
  2. Expanding clip Quantity: 4

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. The -arrow- points to the direction of travel.

Scheme 190

Scheme 190: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Luggage compartment floor covering With pins -A arrows- Removing and Installing, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  2. Left foam insert For tire filler bottle and compressor with recess -arrow B- for luggage compartment floor mat pins -arrow A
  3. Right foam insert For vehicle tool kit With recess -arrow C- for luggage compartment floor mat pins -arrow A

REAR LID END PANEL TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Note. The -arrow- points to the direction of travel.

Scheme 191

Scheme 191: REAR LID END PANEL TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Rear cross panel trim Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  2. Rear lid seal
  3. Pin Quantity: 2 Secured to body
  4. Eye Quantity: 2 Secured to body
  5. Left luggage compartment side trim panel Must be installed before installing the rear lid end panel trim panel
  6. Right luggage compartment side trim panel Must be installed before installing the rear lid end panel trim panel
  7. Clip Quantity: 4 Replace if damaged or deformed
  8. Cover For the rear lid end panel trim panel Removing and Installing (Scheme 192)

Scheme 192

Scheme 192

Remove the cover -1- from the retainers -3- in the rear lid end panel trim panel -2-.

Make sure the upper point of the -arrows A- spring supports the cover and the bracket -arrow B- on the rear lid end panel trim panel.

Scheme 193

Scheme 193: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Luggage compartment side trim Removing and Installing, refer to «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  2. Clips Replace if damaged or deformed
  3. Rear lid seal
  4. Upper luggage compartment trim panel Must be installed before installation of the luggage compartment side trim

FRONT AND UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pry lever 80 - 200

Scheme 194

Scheme 194
  1. Upper luggage compartment trim panel Removing and Installing, refer to «UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__upper-luggage-compartment-trim)
  2. Expanding clip For the upper luggage compartment trim panel Quantity: 5 Remove with Pry Lever 80 - 200
  3. Front luggage compartment trim panel Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__front-luggage-compartment-trim-panel)
  4. Expanding clip For the front luggage compartment trim panel Quantity: 4 Remove with Pry Lever 80 - 200
  5. Lower center storage compartment if lower center storage compartment is installed: The upper luggage compartment trim panel must be clamped behind the storage compartment in the area of -arrows A- The front luggage compartment trim panel must be clamped behind the storage compartment in the area of -arrows B-.

Scheme 195

Scheme 195: LOWER CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Cover for lower center storage compartment
  2. Lower center storage compartment Removing and Installing, refer to «LOWER CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__lower-center-storage-compartment)
  3. Bolt 2 Nm Quantity: 2

Scheme 196

Scheme 196: REAR LID TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Rear lid
  2. Rear lid lock trim Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR LID LOCK TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  3. Rear lid trim Removing and Installing, refer to «REAR LID TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__rear-lid-trim)
  4. Bolt 1.8 Nm Quantity: 2
  5. Clips Quantity: 8 Replace if damaged or deformed
  6. Support Is engaged in the rear lid and bolted to rear lid trim
  7. Trim For SDARS antenna Not installed on all vehicles, note corresponding equipment Clip into rear lid

Scheme 197

Scheme 197: HEADLINER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Insulation
  2. Headliner Removing and Installing, refer to «HEADLINER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__headliner)
  3. Retaining clip Release «HEADLINER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__headliner)
  4. Left sun visor
  5. Left cover For sun visor center bracket
  6. Left sun visor center bearing
  7. Left vanity mirror light
  8. Expanding clip Quantity: 2 Removing, refer to «HEADLINER»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__headliner)
  9. Interior light/front reading light
  10. Right sun visor
  11. Right cover For sun visor center bracket
  12. Right sun visor center bearing
  13. Right vanity mirror light

Scheme 198

Scheme 198: SUN VISORS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Sun visor Removing and Installing, refer to «SUN VISORS»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__sun-visors)
  2. Sun visor center bearing Removing and Installing, refer to «SUN VISOR CENTER MOUNT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__sun-visor-center-mount)
  3. Headliner
  4. Connector From wiring harness
  5. Connector From sun visor
  6. Sun visor mount
  7. Bolt 3.5 Nm
  8. Cover

Scheme 199

Scheme 199: SUN VISOR CENTER MOUNT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
  1. Sun visor center bearing Removing and Installing, refer to «SUN VISOR CENTER MOUNT»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster__sun-visor-center-mount) Replace sun visor center bearing if expanding tabs -arrows- are damaged
  2. Headliner
  3. Sun visor
  4. Cover Clipped into sun visor center bracket

MID-RANGE SPEAKER TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 200

Scheme 200: MID-RANGE SPEAKER TRIM
  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 201

Scheme 201

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Pry speaker trim -1- out of door trim -arrow- beginning at the back of the top corner using the Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the trim engages audibly.

BASS SPEAKER TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 202

Scheme 202

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Beginning at the armrest seal, pry speaker trim -1- out of door trim -arrow- at top and sides using Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Pull speaker trim upward out of door trim.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

First engage bottom of speaker trim in door trim.

Make sure the trim engages audibly.

BOSE SOUND SYSTEM TRIM

Removing

Scheme 203

Scheme 203: BOSE SOUND SYSTEM TRIM

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Remove the speaker trim from the bass speaker. Refer to BASS SPEAKER TRIM .

Using a flat screwdriver, carefully pry out clips -arrows- and remove BOSE sound system trim panel -1- from speaker trim.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the side trim panel engages audibly.

PULL HANDLE TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 204

Scheme 204

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Using Trim Removal wedge 3409, carefully pry out pull handle trim -1- -arrows-.

Installation

Make sure the pull handle trim is engaged correctly.

DOOR TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 205

Scheme 205: DOOR TRIM
  1. Pliers 3392

Removing

Scheme 206

Scheme 206

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

Remove the trim from the midrange speaker. Refer to MID-RANGE SPEAKER TRIM .

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Beginning at the bottom rear curve, unclip door trim from door with Pliers 3392 by sliding pliers between door trim and door in securing clip area.

Scheme 207

Scheme 207

Scheme 208

Scheme 208
  1. Position of the retaining clips -arrows-.

Disengage upper door trim from door in window shaft area by pulling door trim up.

Disengage the bracket -3- from the cable mounting bracket -2-.

Scheme 209

Scheme 209

Pull interior door mechanism release cable in -direction of arrow- and out of bracket.

Disengage end of cable -1- at door release mechanism.

Disconnect electrical connector -2- on door control module -1-.

Scheme 210

Scheme 210

To disconnect electrical connector, press catch -1-, rotate retaining bracket in direction of -arrow- and remove connector.

Scheme 211

Scheme 211

Remove door trim.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Engage end of cable -1- in door release mechanism lever.

  1. The open side of the eye on the end of the cable must face down.

Pull inside door release cable in direction of -arrow- and guide it into bracket -2-.

Attach the bracket -3- inside the cable mounting bracket.

WARNINGFor proper crash sensor (pressure sensor) function, ensure door does not leak. The door trim clips -arrows- seal the system. Replace the clips if necessary. Follow the safety precautions for front side airbag crash sensors (pressure sensors). Refer to FRONT SIDE AIRBAG CRASH SENSORS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

INNER COVER

Removing

Scheme 212

Scheme 212: INNER COVER

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to DOOR TRIM .

Unclip inner cover -1- from door -arrow A-.

Push the inner cover upward -arrow B- and remove it.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the inner cover engages audibly.

INSIDE DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM

Removing

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to DOOR TRIM .

Driver side door trim

Remove the driver interior locking switch -E150- (central locking button). Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

Procedure for both sides

Scheme 213

Scheme 213: INSIDE DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Remove door release mechanism -1- from door trim.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

PULL HANDLE

Removing

Scheme 214

Scheme 214: PULL HANDLE

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to DOOR TRIM .

Remove insulation from door trim.

Remove armrest bolts -arrows-.

Remove pull handle screws -1- and -2-.

Pull armrest -2- away from door trim slightly in pull handle area -arrow A-.

Scheme 215

Scheme 215

Disengage bottom of pull handle -1- from guide and top from door trim -arrow B-.

Remove pull handle upward from armrest guide.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the top and bottom of pull handle engages in guides.

ARMREST

Removing

Scheme 216

Scheme 216: ARMREST

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to DOOR TRIM .

Remove insulation from door trim.

Disconnect electrical connector at mirror adjustment switch -1- and window regulator switch -2-.

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Disengage top of pull handle -2- at door trim -arrow B- and remove it with armrest -1- -A arrows-.

Scheme 217

Scheme 217

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

MIRROR ADJUSTMENT SWITCH MOUNT

Removing

Scheme 218

Scheme 218: MIRROR ADJUSTMENT SWITCH MOUNT

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to DOOR TRIM .

Carefully release retaining hooks -arrows- with a small screwdriver.

Press switch mount -1- up out of armrest.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press switch mount into armrest until retaining hooks engage audibly.

WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH MOUNT

Removing

Scheme 219

Scheme 219: WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH MOUNT

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Remove armrest. Refer to ARMREST .

Carefully release retaining hooks -arrows- with a small screwdriver.

Press switch mount -1- up out of armrest.

Note. The switch mount on the driver side is shown in the illustration.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press switch mount into armrest until retaining hooks engage audibly.

INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER

Removing

Scheme 220

Scheme 220: INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Pry instrument panel side cover off with a screwdriver -arrow-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press instrument panel side cover on until catches engage completely.

INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 221

Scheme 221

Note. Removal and installation on middle and sides is the same.

Turn rotary ring -2- from left stop out -α- = 45° to the right.

Using Trim Removal wedge 3409, pry instrument panel vent -1- from instrument panel.

Remove instrument panel vent from instrument panel by hand.

Installation

Scheme 222

Scheme 222

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Rotary ring must be -α- = 45° to the right.

When sliding instrument panel vent into instrument panel, ensure guide -arrow B- engages in opening -arrow A-.

Press instrument panel vent into installation opening as far as stop.

SIDE SPEAKER TRIM

Removing

Scheme 223

Scheme 223: SIDE SPEAKER TRIM

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry out speaker trim -1- -arrows-.

Pull speaker trim back out of instrument panel.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

First insert front of speaker trim in instrument panel.

Make sure the speaker trim engages audibly.

CENTER SPEAKER TRIM

Removing

Scheme 224

Scheme 224: CENTER SPEAKER TRIM

Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry the trim off the speaker -1- -arrows-.

Pull center speaker trim back out of instrument panel.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Insert the center of the speaker trim into the instrument panel.

Make sure the center speaker trim engages audibly.

CENTER CONSOLE GAP COVER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 225

Scheme 225: CENTER CONSOLE GAP COVER
  1. Hook 3438

Removing

Scheme 226

Scheme 226

Pull gap cover -1- back -A arrows- with Hook 3438 at left and right and carefully pry it down and out with a screwdriver -arrow B-.

Note. If center console gap cover cannot be removed in this way, pull radio or navigation system out of installation frame slightly. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COVER

Removing

Scheme 227

Scheme 227: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COVER

If equipped, remove Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module -J502-.

Remove bolts -1, 2, 4, 5, 6-.

Release retaining pins -arrows- and remove cover -3- upward.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the retaining pins engage audibly.

RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FRAME

Removing

Scheme 228

Scheme 228: RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FRAME

Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT .

Remove radio or navigation system. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove center console gap cover. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE GAP COVER .

Remove center console side screws -1- and -2-.

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Turn installation frame -1- 90° in direction of -arrow- while pushing installation frame bracket to side slightly.

Scheme 229

Scheme 229

Remove installation frame.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Removing

Position steering wheel so that it is as far rearward and down as possible, using full adjustment range of steering column adjuster.

Adjust front seat all the way back and place backrest in 45° position.

Vehicles with a DSG transmission

Shift selector lever into "S" position.

All

WARNINGFollow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES .

Switch off the ignition.

Remove the airbag unit.

Remove steering wheel.

Remove driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER .

Remove the left front upper body vent temperature sensor -G385- from the air guide channel.

Note. Left Vent Temperature Sensor -G150- electrical connector must not be disconnected.

If equipped, remove Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module -J502-.

Remove radio or navigation system. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT .

Scheme 230

Scheme 230

Remove the bolts -2-.

Disengage support -1- at instrument panel and remove it.

WARNINGFollow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES .

Remove the front passenger airbag unit bracket. Refer to FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT BRACKET .

Remove front center console. Refer to FRONT CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove center speaker trim. Refer to CENTER SPEAKER TRIM .

Remove Center Mid/High Range Loudspeaker -R158- from instrument panel.

Remove Sunlight Photo Sensor (3241) -G107-.

Remove Central Locking -SAFE- Indicator Lamp -K133-.

Remove the left and right A-pillar trim. Refer to A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM .

Remove side speaker trim. Refer to SIDE SPEAKER TRIM .

Disconnect treble speaker electrical connector and free it up.

Remove passenger side instrument panel cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .

Scheme 231

Scheme 231

Remove left and right instrument panel screws -arrows-.

Remove instrument panel bolts -arrows-.

Scheme 232

Scheme 232

Carefully pull instrument panel down from central tube.

Note. 2 technicians are needed to remove the instrument panel.

Remove instrument panel from the vehicle interior.

Lay instrument panel on a soft surface.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

WARNINGFollow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES . Follow the allocation of the airbag unit to the instrument panel.

Position instrument panel and guide electrical connectors for Sunlight Photo Sensor -G107-, Central Locking -SAFE- Indicator Lamp -K133- and speaker through openings in instrument panel.

Check whether a rubber buffer -2- is present at left and right on clamp -1- on lower windshield frame.

Scheme 233

Scheme 233

Check whether there is a plastic cap -4- on centering bracket -3- on central tube.

When sliding instrument panel on, ensure clips engage in box-shaped profiles on bottom side of instrument panel.

Align instrument panel and tighten screws.

WARNINGConnect 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.

Switch on ignition.

Connect battery ground cable with ignition switched on. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

SIDE DEFROSTER VENTS

Removing

Scheme 234

Scheme 234: SIDE DEFROSTER VENTS

Note. Removing and installing is identical for the left and right sides.

Remove instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Remove bolts -arrows- on bottom side of instrument panel.

Remove defroster vents -1- and -2- up out of instrument panel.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. When tightening nuts, ensure there is an even distance between the upper side of the instrument panel and the upper edge of the defroster vent as well as an even gap all the way around.

CENTER DEFROSTER VENT

Removing

Scheme 235

Scheme 235: CENTER DEFROSTER VENT

Remove instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Remove bolts -arrows- on bottom side of instrument panel.

Remove center defroster vent -1- up out of instrument panel.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. When tightening nuts, ensure there is an even distance between the upper side of the instrument panel and the upper edge of the center defroster vent as well as an even gap all the way around.

CENTRAL TUBE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pry lever 80 - 200

Removing

Scheme 236

Scheme 236

Remove instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Pull air duct -1- up off of A/C unit -arrows-.

Release expanding clips -2- and -4- by pressing clamping pin in approximately 5 mm using a screwdriver.

Pull air duct -3- up slightly from central tube -arrows-, but do not remove completely.

Remove wiring guide bolts -1- on central tube.

Remove central tube nut -2-.

If present, remove Telephone Amplifier -R86- on right bracket.

Remove bolts -2 through 4- on left and right support and remove intermediate plate -1-.

Scheme 237

Scheme 237

Roadster: remove the bolts -arrows A- and -arrows B- and then remove the tunnel support reinforcement -1- from the left support -2- and from the front tunnel -3-.

Remove Headlamp Range Control Module -J431-, electrical connector must not be loosened. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

Leave Head Range Control Module -J431- with electrical lines connected in vehicle.

Remove bolt -arrow- and remove air duct -1-.

Remove bolts -1- on bottom of carrier.

Scheme 238

Scheme 238

Remove lower brace bolt -2- on steering column mounting bracket.

Remove lower relay and fuse carrier bolt -1- on steering column mounting bracket.

Loosen steering column bolt -2- a few turns.

Remove A/C unit bracket bolts -1- on central tube.

Scheme 239

Scheme 239

Loosen bolts -2- on upper brace several turns.

Roadster: remove the bolts -2- and -3- and then remove the brace -1- from the A-pillar -4- and from the steering column bracket -5-.

Lay fuse holder with connected wiring harness aside.

Remove screws -3- and -5-.

Scheme 240

Scheme 240

Remove nuts -2- and -4- and remove instrument panel bracket -1-.

Remove steering column from steering column bracket.

Lay steering column in the footwell on a suitable surface.

CAUTIONMark height and side position on central tube for reinstallation.

Pull central tube -3- with cable guide as far from bulkhead as possible.

Scheme 241

Scheme 241

Remove left front wiring guide bolts -1- on central tube.

Remove right front wiring guide bolts -2- on central tube.

Note. 2 technicians are needed to remove instrument panel central pipe.

Tip the top side of the central tube back.

Remove central tube from vehicle interior.

Installation

Insert central tube in body according to markings applied.

Hand tighten left and right front wiring guide on central tube.

Align central tube according to markings applied to A-pillar during removal.

Tighten left and right central tube nuts.

Further installation is performed in reverse sequence of removal, but observe the following

Install Headlamp Range Control Module -J431-.

Tighten steering column on steering column mounting bracket.

If present, install Telephone Amplifier -R86- on right bracket.

Install the left instrument panel fuse panel.

Check location of instrument panel central tube

Insert instrument panel to test.

Secure instrument panel at left and right to instrument panel central tube.

Close doors.

Check whether gap dimension between instrument panel and left and right doors is even.

Check whether height of instrument panel aligns with molding in door trim.

If the adjustment is not correct

Note side or height deviation.

Remove instrument panel again.

Loosen instrument panel central tube screws.

Adjust instrument panel central tube according to noted deviations.

Tighten left and right instrument panel central tube bolts -2- and -4-.

Note. The tunnel support reinforcement is only on the driver side on the Roadster.

Slide tunnel support reinforcement -1- onto left support -2- as far as stop.

Note. Do not switch bolts -arrows A- and -arrows B- in their bolting points. The bolts are different lengths.

Install bolts -A arrows- (M6, 20 mm long) and -B arrows- (M6, 12 mm long) in front tunnel -3- and tighten by hand.

Tighten the bolts -arrows A- and -arrows B-.

WARNINGConnect 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.

Switch on ignition.

Connect battery ground cable with ignition switched on. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again. .

A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Unclip the trim on the C-pillar -1- close to the top of the A-pillar trim -2-. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM .

Scheme 242

Scheme 242

Unclip the upper A-pillar trim -2- beginning at top using Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Remove upper A-pillar trim -2- upward.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

First insert upper A-pillar trim -1- in ribbed instrument panel ridge -2- in direction of -arrow-.

Scheme 243

Scheme 243

Clip upper A-pillar trim -2- in and stretch lip of door seal -3- over upper A-pillar trim -2-.

LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Driver Side Only

Pull the operating lever -1- in direction of -arrow A-. The hood unlocks.

At the same time, operating lever -1- is guided out of guide in lower A-pillar trim -2-.

Scheme 244

Scheme 244

Insert screwdriver -5- in gap between operating lever -1- and lower A-pillar trim -2-.

CAUTIONWhen removing, operating lever -1- must be pried straight out of its mount in direction of -arrow C- and pulled out straight by hand in direction of -arrow B- at the same time. If the operating lever -1- is pulled out crooked or tilted, the mount can be damaged. A damaged mount must be replaced.

Pry operating lever -1- straight out of mount.

Check securing clip mount on securing points -1- and mount on securing points -2- for damage.

Scheme 245

Scheme 245

Procedure for both sides of vehicle

Remove side instrument panel cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .

Remove the sill panel -3- from the door sill in the transition area to the trim at the bottom of the A-pillar. Refer to SILL PANEL TRIM .

Unclip lower A-pillar trim -2- with Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

Clip in lower A-pillar trim -2- and stretch lip of door seal -4- over upper A-pillar trim -1- and sill panel strip -3-.

Insert operating lever -1- approximately halfway into mount and turn in direction of -arrow A-.

Carefully press operating lever -1- into mount as far as stop and guide into guide in lower A-pillar trim -2-.

FOOT REST COVER

Removing

Remove driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER .

Remove the lower A-pillar trim. Refer to LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM .

Remove the bolt -2-.

Scheme 246

Scheme 246: FOOT REST COVER

Push the foot support cover -1- far enough upward until the tab -6- disengages from the mount -4-.

Remove the foot support cover -1-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the tab -6- engages securely into the mount.

Make sure spring nut -3- fits correctly on the foot rest mount -4-.

FOOT REST MOUNT

Removing

Remove the foot rest cover -1-. Refer to FOOT REST COVER .

Fold the floor covering back in the footrest area.

Remove 3 nuts -5-.

Remove the foot rest mount -4-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

SILL PANEL TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Remove side trim -1-. Refer to REAR SIDE TRIM .

Unclip sill panel strip -3- with Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Scheme 247

Scheme 247

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

Stretch door seal lip -2- over sill panel strip -3-.

C-PILLAR TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Remove the luggage compartment side trim. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM .

Remove the rear outer belt end fitting. Refer to REAR OUTER BELT END FITTING .

Remove the roof panel trim. Refer to ROOF PANEL TRIM .

Remove nuts -8-.

Scheme 248

Scheme 248

Remove expanding clip -3-.

Note. From approximately calendar week 05/2007, a keyhole -9- for the spring clamp >>with hooks<< -4- was created on the body side.

CAUTIONOn vehicles built before January 29, 2007, the C-pillar trim -2- will get damaged if it is removed incorrectly. Follow the following steps exactly.

Unclip the C-pillar trim -2- at the spring clips -7- (quantity: 3) using the trim removal wedge 3409.

Vehicles with Keyhole

Slide the spring clip -4- with the C-pillar trim -2- forward and up out of the keyhole.

Vehicles without Keyhole

Pull the C-pillar trim -2- toward the rear and then down. The spring clip -4- must slide out of the brace -5- on the C-pillar trim -2-. The spring clip -4- remains in the body.

Carefully remove the spring clip -4- from the body.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If the spring clips -7- remain in the mounting points on the body, remove them and insert them in the trim. Check the spring clips -4- and -7- for damage or deformation and replace if necessary.

Vehicles without Keyhole

Replace the spring clip -4-.

Slide the spring clip -4- into the brace -5- on the C-pillar trim -2-.

Clip spring clip -4- like spring clip -7-.

All Vehicles

Make sure the centering pin -4- slides into the mount -3- on the body.

Scheme 249

Scheme 249

Stretch the door seal lip -4- and the lip on the rear lid seal -1- over the C-pillar -2-.

Scheme 250

Scheme 250

REAR SIDE TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 251

Scheme 251

Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

Unclip rear side trim -2- with Trim Removal wedge 3409 starting at bottom front and working toward bottom rear.

Fold rear seat backrest forward.

Unclip top of rear side trim -2- with Trim Removal wedge 3409 and remove.

Only if rear side trim should be removed

Remove the front outer belt end fitting. Refer to FRONT OUTER BELT END FITTING .

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. For the rear side trim, there are clamps, refer to 11 that are inserted in the rear side trim and mounting clips, refer to 3 that are inserted in the body. If any clamps remain in the body, remove them and insert them in the trim. If any securing clips remain in the trim, remove them and insert them in the body. Check clamps and securing clips for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

Engage rear side trim with tabs -B arrows- in C-pillar trim mounts -A arrows-.

Scheme 252

Scheme 252

Insert rear side trim -1- in centering pins -arrow A- and -arrow B- in retainers.

Scheme 253

Scheme 253

Tip rear side trim -1- in direction of -arrow- and press rear side trim -1- onto securing clips -2-.

Stretch door seal lip -4- over rear side trim -2-.

REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL, AFTER JULY 2011, INSTALLING

Note. Depending on country. The rear side trim panel replacement part is delivered without holes for the trim. The holes must be inserted later during installation.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Drill
  2. 6.5 mm drill bit

Procedure

Scheme 254

Scheme 254

Position the trim -1- on the rear side trim panel -2- so that the contours are covered.

Secure the trim to the side trim panel with adhesive tape -arrows-.

Insert 4 holes 6.5 mm in diameter through the trim and into the side trim panel.

Secure the trim -2- with 4 for expanding clips -1-.

Scheme 255

Scheme 255

Carefully remove the adhesive tape.

C-PILLAR, REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL BRACKETS

Removing

Remove rear side trim. Refer to REAR SIDE TRIM .

Remove the luggage compartment side trim. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM .

Remove the C-pillar trim. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM .

Remove bolts -2- and remove bracket -1-.

Scheme 256

Scheme 256: C-PILLAR, REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL BRACKETS

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

BELT EXTRACTION PANEL

Removing

Remove rear side trim. Refer to REAR SIDE TRIM .

Remove bolt -3- from rear side trim -2-.

Scheme 257

Scheme 257: BELT EXTRACTION PANEL

Tip belt extraction panel -1- out of rear side trim -2-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

ROOF PANEL TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Scheme 258

Scheme 258

Remove the rear roof panel trim -1- using the trim removal wedge 3409.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

First insert the centering tabs -2- on the rear roof panel trim -1- into the mount.

Scheme 259

Scheme 259

Push outer clip -3- into mounting. Then press in remaining clamps.

Stretch the rear lid seal -2- over the rear roof panel trim -1-.

FLOOR COVERING

Removing

Remove the left and right front seats. Refer to FRONT SEAT .

Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to BENCH SEAT .

Remove driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER .

Completely remove center console. Refer to REAR CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove accelerator pedal module.

Remove the push knobs -1- and remove the cover for the steering column universal joint.

Scheme 260

Scheme 260: FLOOR COVERING

Remove the lower trim on the left and right A-pillars. Refer to LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM .

Remove left and right sill panel strip. Refer to SILL PANEL TRIM .

Remove the footrest cover. Refer to FOOT REST COVER .

Remove the front outer belt end fitting. Refer to FRONT OUTER BELT END FITTING .

Remove the expanding clips -2- (quantity: 8).

Scheme 261

Scheme 261

Detach the carpet from the brackets -1-.

Detach the carpet from the omega clips -3-.

Disengage wiring harness -4- and -5- from retainers.

Pull the carpet -6- toward the rear.

Note. Make sure the floor covering does not tear at the openings.

Fold the carpet lengthwise, guide under wiring harness -4- and -5- and remove through a door.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Fold the new floor mat lengthwise and place in vehicle.

Slide the carpet all the way forward until it matches up with holes for the accelerator pedal, the foot rest and the cover for the steering column universal joint.

Attach the carpet to the brackets -1- and too the omega clamps -3-.

Install the expanding clips -2- (quantity: 8).

UPPER REAR LID TRIM

Removing

Remove lower rear lid trim. Refer to LOWER REAR LID TRIM .

Remove left and right wiring harness clamp -1-.

Scheme 262

Scheme 262: UPPER REAR LID TRIM

Remove left and right bolts -2-.

Only if the upper rear lid trim -4- should be replaced

Remove ball stud -3- on left and right sides.

First, pull left and right of upper lid trim -4- down in direction of -arrow A-.

Then pull upper lid trim -4- up in direction of -arrow B- with a 2nd technician.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

Position upper rear lid trim panel with a 2nd technician. Press rear lid trim on from bottom to top.

LOWER REAR LID TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Remove the rear shelf.

Remove bolts -2-.

Scheme 263

Scheme 263

Unclip lower rear lid trim -1- with Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

REAR LID LOCK TRIM

Removing

Remove rear lid lock cover -1- in direction of -arrow-.

Scheme 264

Scheme 264: REAR LID LOCK TRIM

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

FRONT REAR SHELF

Removing

Pull front rear shelf back out of its mount and remove it upward from C-pillar trim.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press front rear shelf forward into mount as far as stop.

REAR SHELF REAR SECTION

Removing

Remove the brackets -1- on the rear shelf -3- from the clips.

Scheme 265

Scheme 265: REAR SHELF REAR SECTION

Pull rear shelf -3- with pins -2- vertically out of lower rear lid trim openings -4-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Press rear shelf -1- into lower rear lid trim -3- as far as stop.

REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Remove the rear lid end panel trim panel -1- vertically and upward using the trim removal wedge 3409.

Scheme 266

Scheme 266

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. Check clips for damage or deformation and replace if necessary.

Position the rear lid end panel trim panel -1- so that the left and right brackets fit into the holes -3- and into the eyes -4-.

Stretch the rear lid seal -2- over the rear lid end panel trim panel -1-.

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Fold luggage compartment floor mat forward.

Remove the rear cross panel trim. Refer to REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM .

Right Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel Only

Using a screwdriver, pry out light -1- on side -3-.

Scheme 267

Scheme 267

The -arrow- points to the direction of travel.

Disconnect the connector -2-.

Procedure for Both Sides

Fold bracket -4- down.

Scheme 268

Scheme 268

Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the tie down -3-.

Unclip the luggage compartment side trim panel -1- using the trim removal wedge 3409.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Stretch the rear lid seal -2- over the luggage compartment side trim panel -1-.

TIE-DOWNS

Removing

Fold bracket -1- down.

Scheme 269

Scheme 269: TIE-DOWNS

Remove the bolts -2- and remove the tie down -3-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER

Removing

Fold luggage compartment floor mat completely forward.

Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM

Removing

Remove sun visors. Refer to SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Remove the bolts -A- and -B- (located in the opening for the front interior lamp -W1-). Remove buffer -C-.

Scheme 270

Scheme 270: WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM

Unclip the windshield frame trim from the upper A-pillar trim -D- in direction of -arrow- starting from the rear.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Insert the windshield frame trim -1- -arrow A- into the upper A-pillar trim -2- from the front and then swivel it upward.

Scheme 271

Scheme 271

While doing this, the windshield frame trim must engage with the A-pillar trim -arrow B-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Remove the windshield frame trim. Refer to WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM .

Unclip the upper A-pillar trim, starting at the top, using the trim removal wedge 3409.

Remove the upper A-pillar trim out of the instrument panel. Refer to A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM .

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

Insert the upper A-pillar trim -1- onto the comb -2- in the instrument panel in direction of -arrow-.

Then clip in upper A-pillar trim and stretch door seal lip over upper A-pillar trim.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Driver Side Only

Pull the operating lever -1- in direction of -arrow A-. The hood unlocks.

At the same time, operating lever -1- is guided out of guide in lower A-pillar trim -2-.

Insert screwdriver -5- in gap between operating lever -1- and lower A-pillar trim -2-.

CAUTIONWhen removing, operating lever -1- must be pried straight out of its mount in direction of -arrow C- and pulled out straight by hand in direction of -arrow B- at the same time. If the operating lever -1- is pulled out crooked or tilted, the mount can be damaged. A damaged mount must be replaced.

Pry operating lever -1- straight out of mount.

Check securing clip mount on securing points -1- and mount on securing points -2- for damage.

Procedure for Both Sides of Vehicle

Remove side instrument panel cover INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .

Remove the sill panel -3- from the door sill in the transition area to the trim at the bottom of the A-pillar. Refer to SILL PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Unclip lower A-pillar trim -2- with Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

When installing, guide the lower A-pillar trim -1- under the transition area to the upper A-pillar trim -2- -arrow A-.

Scheme 272

Scheme 272

Insert lower A-pillar trim -1- into the groove -arrow B- on the foot rest cover -3-.

Install the lower A-pillar trim -2-.

Install side instrument panel cover.

Stretch the lip on the door seal -4- over the lower A-pillar trim -2- and over the sill panel -3-.

Insert operating lever -1- approximately halfway into mount and turn in direction of -arrow A-.

Carefully press operating lever -1- into mount as far as stop and guide into guide in lower A-pillar trim -2-.

Removing

Remove driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER .

Remove the lower A-pillar trim. Refer to LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM .

Remove the bolt -2-.

Push the foot support cover -1- far enough upward until the tab -6- disengages from the mount -4-.

Remove the foot support cover -1-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Make sure the tab -6- engages securely into the mount.

Make sure spring nut -3- fits correctly on the foot rest mount -4-.

Removing

Remove the foot rest cover -1-. Refer to FOOT REST COVER .

Fold the floor covering back in the footrest area.

Remove 3 nuts -5-.

Remove the foot rest mount -4-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

SILL PANEL

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Remove the rear panel trim panel sideways -1- from the body in the transition area to the sill panel strip -3-. Refer to SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL .

Unclip sill panel strip -3- with Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Scheme 273

Scheme 273

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary. The lower A-pillar trim -4- must be installed.

Stretch door seal lip -2- over sill panel strip -3- and over the rear panel trim panel -1-.

Removing

Remove left and right seats. Refer to FRONT SEAT .

Remove driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER .

Remove accelerator pedal module.

Completely remove center console. Refer to REAR CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove the push knobs -1- and remove the cover for the steering column universal joint.

Remove the lower left and right A-pillar trim. Refer to LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM .

Remove the left and right rear panel trim panel sideways. Refer to SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL .

Remove left and right sill panel strip. Refer to SILL PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Remove the footrest cover. Refer to FOOT REST COVER .

Remove the seat belt from the outer belt end fitting. Refer to OUTER BELT END FITTING .

Remove the expanding clips -2- (quantity: 8).

Scheme 274

Scheme 274

Detach the carpet from the brackets -1-.

Disengage wiring harness from retainers.

Pull the carpet -3- toward the rear.

Note. Make sure the floor covering does not tear at the openings.

Fold the carpet lengthwise, guide it under the wiring harness and remove through a door.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Fold the new floor mat lengthwise and place in vehicle.

Slide the carpet all the way forward until it matches up with holes for the accelerator pedal, the foot rest and the cover for the steering column universal joint.

Attach the carpet -3- to the brackets -1-.

Install the expanding clips -2- (quantity: 8)

SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Move both seats forward and fold backrests forward.

Note. The rear bulkhead cover is only laid aside and is not removed completely.

Loosen the rear panel cover (without detaching the seat belts from the belt end fittings), refer to REAR BULKHEAD COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW and move it to the side.

Scheme 275

Scheme 275: Remove Cover -1- From Center Storage Compartment -3-.

Open cover -2- on center storage compartment -3-.

Starting at the top, unclip the side rear panel trim panel -4- from the rear panel using the trim removal wedge 3409.

Disconnect electrical connector on Left Rear Treble Speaker -R14- or Right Rear Treble Speaker -R16-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary. The carpet -5- and the center storage compartment -3- must be installed. Open center storage compartment cover -2- to do so.

Attach the side rear panel trim panel -4- to the center storage compartment, refer to 12 with the locking tabs and then attach the trim panel to the end panel.

Attach the side rear panel trim panel to the center storage compartment when installing the cover -1-.

Fold the lip on the door seal over the side rear panel trim panel.

CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Removing

Remove rear bulkhead cover. Refer to REAR BULKHEAD COVER .

Remove the left and right rear panel trim panel sideways. Refer to SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL .

Remove cover below center storage compartment cover. Refer to SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL .

Open center storage compartment cover -3-.

Scheme 276

Scheme 276: CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Disengage handle with rear lid emergency release cable.

Remove bolts -2- for bracket -1- if present.

Note. On vehicles without bracket -2-, bolts are still installed.

Remove bolts -4- (quantity: 5) and remove center storage compartment -5- from rear bulkhead.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. Do not exchange bolts -2- and -4- in their locations.

REAR BULKHEAD COVER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Move both seats forward and fold backrests forward.

Remove the driver and front passenger seat belts from the outer belt end fitting. Refer to OUTER BELT END FITTING .

Scheme 277

Scheme 277
  1. Both linkage removal flaps -1- are closed when in basic position.

Carefully unclip the rear panel cover -2- around both rollover protections -3- using the trim removal wedge 3409.

Then remove rear bulkhead cover -2- upward -direction of arrow- from body and from wind deflector or wind deflector support.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. There are clamps -2- and -3- for the rear bulkhead cover -1- that must be inserted in the cover and clamps, refer to 6 that must be placed in the rollover protection trim (body). Allocate clamps according to their corresponding installation location. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

The tabs -4- must lock into the recesses in the rollover protection trim.

ANTI-ROLL BAR TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Note. The rear bulkhead cover is only laid aside and is not removed completely.

Loosen the rear panel cover (without detaching the seat belts from the belt end fittings), refer to REAR BULKHEAD COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW and move it to the side.

Remove clamps -1- from front part of rollover protection trim -2- and body.

Scheme 278

Scheme 278

Beginning at the bottom, unclip the front part of the rollover protection trim -2- from the rollover protection using the Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Remove bolts -arrows- and remove rollover protection bracket -3-.

Remove back part of rollover protection trim -4- from rollover protection.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

WIND DEFLECTOR OR MOUNT

Removing

Remove rear bulkhead cover. Refer to REAR BULKHEAD COVER .

Remove left and right linkage removal flaps. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove front convertible top compartment trim. Refer to FRONT CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM .

Vehicles with Wind Deflector

Disconnect connector on wind deflector motor and unclip electrical wire on deflector.

Vehicles with Electrical Convertible Top

Unclip hydraulic lines from wind deflector or deflector support (5 clips).

Procedure for all Vehicles

Remove bolts -1- on both sides of vehicle. Be careful of the washers, refer to 3 .

Scheme 279

Scheme 279: WIND DEFLECTOR OR MOUNT

Remove wind deflector -2- or support upward.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Insert wind deflector -2- or support with locking pins -arrow- (on left and right sides of vehicle) in holes in body.

Make sure there is a washer, refer to 3 between the bolt -1- and the insulation -3-.

Scheme 280

Scheme 280: FRONT CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM
  1. Front convertible top compartment trim Removing and Installing, refer to «FRONT CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM»(/audi/tt/8j-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-roadster)
  2. Expanding clip Quantity: 9
  3. Wind deflector Only the wind deflector support is installed on some vehicles, note corresponding equipment

FRONT CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pry lever 80 - 200

Removing

Remove rear bulkhead cover. Refer to REAR BULKHEAD COVER .

Position convertible top or linkage removal flaps so that expanding clips -A- can be unclipped with Pry Lever 80 - 200.

Scheme 281

Scheme 281

Note. Keep the expanding clips -A- from falling down.

Unclip remaining expanding clips and remove front convertible top compartment trim -B-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Fold luggage compartment floor mat completely forward.

Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.

Remove the rear lid end panel trim panel -1- vertically and upward using the trim removal wedge 3409.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. Check clips for damage or deformation and replace if necessary.

Position the rear lid end panel trim panel -1- so that the left and right brackets fit into the holes -3- and into the eyes -4-.

Stretch the rear lid seal -2- over the rear lid end panel trim panel -1-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Fold luggage compartment floor mat completely forward.

Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.

Remove the rear cross panel trim. Refer to REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM .

Right Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel Only

Using a screwdriver, pry out light -1- on side -3-.

The -arrow- points to the direction of travel.

Disconnect the connector -2-.

Procedure for Both Sides

Unclip the luggage compartment side trim panel using the trim removal wedge 3409.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

Stretch the rear lid seal over the luggage compartment side trim panel.

LOWER CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Removing

Remove rear bulkhead cover. Refer to REAR BULKHEAD COVER .

Remove the left and right rear panel trim panel sideways. Refer to SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL .

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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Scheme 282: LOWER CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Remove lower center storage compartment -A- toward rear from luggage compartment.

Note. Center storage compartment -B- does not need to be removed to removal and install the lower center storage compartment -A-.

Installation

Scheme 283

Scheme 283

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

The upper luggage compartment trim panel -B- and the front luggage compartment trim panel -C- must be clamped behind edge of lower center storage compartment -A-.

REAR LID TRIM

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409

Removing

Remove rear lid lock trim -1-. Refer to REAR LID LOCK TRIM .

If present, unclip SDARS antenna trim from rear lid.

Remove bolts -2-.

Scheme 284

Scheme 284

Unclip rear lid trim -3- with Trim Removal wedge 3409.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

Removing

Remove rear lid lock cover -1- in direction of -arrow-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

SUN VISOR

Removing

Fold sun visor up.

Remove the two caps from the sun visor mounts.

Remove the bolts on the windshield frame and remove the sun visor.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

LEFT AND RIGHT STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

Removing

Remove rear bulkhead cover. Refer to REAR BULKHEAD COVER .

Remove the rear lid trim panel sideways. Refer to SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL .

Remove bolts, refer to 2 and remove storage compartment from rear bulkhead.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. The clamps, refer to 5 must be installed in the rear bulkhead.

Scheme 285

Scheme 285: BELT EXTRACTION PANEL

Remove rear bulkhead cover -1-. Refer to REAR BULKHEAD COVER .

Seat belt must be removed from outer floor assembly mounting point, refer to OUTER BELT END FITTING and guided out of belt extraction panel -2-.

Remove bolts -arrows- and remove belt extraction panel -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

REAR CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM

Removing

Remove upper luggage compartment cover. Refer to FRONT AND UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Loosen strap/convertible top retainer in luggage compartment Removal and Installation .

Remove convertible top Removal and Installation .

Thread convertible top straps through openings in rear convertible top compartment trim.

Unclip expanding clips with Pry Lever 80 - 200 and remove rear convertible top compartment trim.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

Removing

Fold luggage compartment floor mat completely forward.

Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Both pins on luggage compartment floor mat must be inserted in recesses in foam inserts.

UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM

Removing

Fold luggage compartment floor mat completely forward.

Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.

Remove the left and right luggage compartment side trim panels. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM .

Remove cover from lower center storage compartment -A-.

Remove the front luggage compartment trim panel -C- FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .

Remove expanding clips (quantity: 5) using pry lever 80 - 200.

Remove upper luggage compartment trim panel -B- toward rear by removing from lower center storage compartment -A-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

  1. Upper luggage compartment trim panel -B- must be clamped behind edge of lower center storage compartment -A-, refer to 5 .

Stretch the rear lid seal over the upper luggage compartment trim panel.

FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL

Removing

Fold luggage compartment floor mat completely forward.

Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.

Remove the left and right luggage compartment side trim panels. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM .

Remove cover from lower center storage compartment -A-.

Remove expanding clips (quantity: 4) using pry lever 80 - 200.

Remove front luggage compartment trim panel -C- toward rear by removing from lower center storage compartment -A-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

  1. The front luggage compartment trim panel -C- must be clamped behind the edge of lower center storage compartment -A-, refer to 5 .

HEADLINER

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scheme 286

Scheme 286
  1. Pry lever 80-200
  2. Special hook 3370

Removing

Remove the upper A-pillar trim. Refer to A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM .

Remove the C-pillar trim. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM .

Remove the roof panel trim. Refer to ROOF PANEL TRIM .

Remove sun visors. Refer to SUN VISORS .

Remove sun visor center brackets. Refer to SUN VISOR CENTER MOUNT .

Remove the clips -arrows- on the rear mount.

Scheme 287

Scheme 287

Pry out outer vanity mirror light -2- at -1-.

Scheme 288

Scheme 288

Remove vanity mirror light -2- in -direction of arrow- and disconnect connector.

Move seats forward and down as far as stops.

Adjust backrest back as far as stop.

Note. The headliner must be replaced if bent. 2 technicians are needed to disconnect the last connections and remove headliner.

Scheme 289

Scheme 289: Pry Pins -3- Out Of Sleeves -2- Using Pry lever 80-200.

Remove sleeves -2- from headliner -4- and roof -1-.

Remove headliner -1- through passenger's door.

Scheme 290

Scheme 290

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

align headliner before securing.

SUN VISORS

Removing

Disengage sun visor -4- in vehicle center from sun visor center bracket and fold this to side.

Scheme 291

Scheme 291: SUN VISORS

Remove the cap -3- from the sun visor mount -1-.

Remove bolt -2- and remove sun visor -4-.

Disconnect the sun visor connector -6- from the sun visor mount -1-.

Disconnect sun visor connector -6- from wiring harness connector -5-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

SUN VISOR CENTER MOUNT

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Pry lever 80-200

Removing

Disengage sun visor in vehicle center from sun visor center bracket and fold this to side.

Unclip sun visor center bearing cover -1- with Pry lever 80-200. Only slide Pry lever 80-200 about 1 mm under cover cap -2 arrows-.

Scheme 292

Scheme 292

Note. If Pry lever 80-200 is inserted farther, it will be under the sun visor center bearing. It is not possible then to pry out the cover.

Remove sun visor center bracket -3- -arrow 4-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following

Note. When inserted sun visor center bracket, make sure spreader tabs are not damaged.

SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Trim removal wedge 3409
  2. Hook 3438
  3. Pliers 3392
  4. Pry lever 80 - 200

See also:
[For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG CRASH SENSORS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
FRONT CENTER CONSOLE
DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER
UPPER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM
LOWER STEERING COLUMN SWITCH TRIM
RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
CENTER ARMREST UPHOLSTERY
UPHOLSTERY BRACKET
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAP COVER
[For engine(s) BPY, CETA, CCTA, CDMA, CEPB] Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
[For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation
[For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT BRACKET
[For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation
[For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation
REAR OUTER BELT END FITTING
BENCH SEAT
FRONT OUTER BELT END FITTING
FRONT SEAT
REAR CENTER CONSOLE
OUTER BELT END FITTING
Removal and Installation
WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH MOUNT
PULL HANDLE
DOOR TRIM
INSIDE DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM
MID-RANGE SPEAKER TRIM
PULL HANDLE TRIM
MIRROR ADJUSTMENT SWITCH MOUNT
BOSE SOUND SYSTEM TRIM
BASS SPEAKER TRIM
ARMREST
INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COVER
CENTER DEFROSTER VENT
CENTER SPEAKER TRIM
SIDE SPEAKER TRIM
SIDE DEFROSTER VENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER
RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FRAME
CENTER CONSOLE GAP COVER
A-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
LOWER A-PILLAR TRIM
FOOT REST COVER
SILL PANEL TRIM
C-PILLAR TRIM
C-PILLAR, REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL BRACKETS
REAR SIDE TRIM
REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL, AFTER JULY 2011, INSTALLING
BELT EXTRACTION PANEL
ROOF PANEL TRIM
FLOOR COVERING
LOWER REAR LID TRIM
UPPER REAR LID TRIM
REAR LID LOCK TRIM
FRONT REAR SHELF
REAR SHELF REAR SECTION
REAR CROSS PANEL TRIM
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM
TIE-DOWNS
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER
END PLATE COVER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
REAR CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
REAR LID END PANEL TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
FRONT AND UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
WINDSHIELD FRAME TRIM
Removing
SILL PANEL
SIDE REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL
LEFT AND RIGHT STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT
LOWER CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT
REAR BULKHEAD COVER
ANTI-ROLL BAR TRIM
WIND DEFLECTOR OR MOUNT
REAR CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT TRIM
UPPER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM
FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL
REAR LID TRIM
HEADLINER
SUN VISORS
SUN VISOR CENTER MOUNT