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– Starting on side at front -arrow-, carefully prise lower cover
panel -1- off side section -2-.
– Detach lower cover panel -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
5.7.1 Tightening torque:
♦ Cover (bottom) to carrier with adjuster: 0.7 Nm
5.8 Removing and installing trim
Removing
– Remove centre armrest (split) ⇒ page 84 .
– Remove storage compartment ⇒ page 88 .
– Remove lower cover panel ⇒ page 88 .
– Unscrew bolts -1- (2x).
2 - Trim
3 - Carrier with adjuster
– Remove bolt -2-.
– Detach trim -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
5.8.1 Tightening torque:
♦ Trim to carrier with adjuster: 0.7 Nm
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
5. Front centre armrest (split) 89