Audi A8 2003 - Removing and Installing Lower A-Pillar Trim; Removing and Installing Upper and Lower A-Pillar Intermediate Piece; Removing and Installing Foot Rest

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6.3 Removing and installing lower A-pillar trim
1 - Lower A-pillar trim
♦ Removing
– Unfasten the lower A-
pillar trim -1- from the
two clips -3- (2x).
– Pull out the lower A-pil‐
lar trim -1- to the rear.
♦ Installing
– Slide the lower A-pillar
trim -1- at the front into
the foot rest.
– Engage the lower A-pil‐
lar trim -1- in the holder
-2-.
– Secure the lower A-pil‐
lar trim -1- at the two
clips -3- (2x).
– Make sure the rubber
door seal is properly fit‐
ted over the lower A-pil‐
lar trim.
2 - Holder
3 - Clips (2x)
6.4 Removing and installing upper and low‐
er A-pillar intermediate piece
♦ Removing
– Remove the lower A-pillar trim ⇒ page 253 .
– Remove the upper A-pillar trim ⇒ page 250 .
– Remove the dash panel trim ⇒ page 223 .
– Detach the intermediate piece -1-.
♦ Installing
– Install the intermediate piece -1- in the reverse order of re‐
moval.
6.5 Removing and installing foot rest
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
6. Trim panels 253