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1 - Door trim
♦ Removing
– Remove the trim panel
-3- ⇒ page 178 .
– Unscrew the bolt -2-.
– Close the hinged pocket
-5-.
– Unscrew the bolt -4-.
– Starting at the bottom,
unfasten the door trim
-1- at the clips -6- (8x).
– Disengage the Bowden
cable for the interior
door handle
⇒ page 177
– Unplug the connector at
the window regulator
control unit
⇒ page 178 .
♦ Installing
– Make sure all the clips
-6- are in position on the
back of the door trim.
Replace damaged clips
⇒ page 178
– Install the door trim -1- in
the reverse order of re‐
moval.
2 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque 4 Nm.
3 - Trim panel
4 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque 4 Nm.
5 - Hinged pocket with mount
6 - Clips (8x)
7 - Door shell
Disengaging Bowden cable for interior door handle
– Pull the Bowden cable -2- out of the guide -1-.
– Disengage the hook -3-.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
1. Front door trim panels 177