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WARNING
Heed the safety regulations for pyrotechnic components
⇒ page 94 .
1 - Clips (2x)
2 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque 4 Nm
❑ Self-locking
❑ Replace
❑ The tapped holes for the
bolts must always be
cleaned (e.g. with a
thread cutter).
3 - Upper D-pillar trim
♦ Removing
– Remove the roof grab
handle ⇒ page 251 .
– Remove the coat hook
⇒ page 260 .
– Unscrew the bolt -4-.
– Unclip the upper A-pillar
trim in the area of the D-
pillar trim.
– Unscrew the bolt -2-.
– Unfasten the upper D-
pillar trim -3- at the clips
-1- (2x).
– Pull out the upper D-pil‐
lar trim -3- inwards.
♦ Installing
– Install the D-pillar trim
-3- in the reverse order
of removal.
WARNING
Make sure the trim is a
firm fit.
– Make sure the rubber door seal is properly fitted over the D-pillar trim.
4 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque 4 Nm
❑ Self-locking
❑ Replace
❑ The tapped holes for the bolts must always be cleaned (e.g. with a thread cutter).
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
6. Trim panels 259