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7 - Bolt, 2 Nm
❑ 2x per moulded recess
8 - Grip moulding
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 271
9 - Speed nut
❑ 8x per grip moulding
❑ Always replace after removing
10 - Clip
❑ 12x
❑ Replace if damaged
11 - Emergency release handle
❑ For USA only
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 270
12 - Grip moulding
❑ For USA only
❑ Clipped into rear trim
13 - Luggage compartment light
❑ Removing and installing: ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 .
14 - Rear lid
6.20 Removing and installing emergency re‐
lease handle
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
– Unclip the cover -1-.
– Screw out the bolt -4-.
– Pull off the handle -2-.
3 - Moulded recess clipped into rear lid trim
Installing
Install in reverse order.
Tightening torque:
Handle to moulded recess: 4.5 Nm
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
270 Rep. gr.70 - Trim, insulation