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Audi A4: Rear Lid, Removing and Installing

Audi A4 (B9) 2016-2026 Service Manual / Body / Body Exterior / Hood, Lids / Rear Lid, Removing and Installing

Rear Lid, Removing and Installing, Sedan

  • To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at the following position.

Removing

- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels; Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.

- Disconnect the connectors and free up the wiring harness -2-.

- Remove the nuts-arrows-.

- Remove the rear lid -1-.

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Adjust the rear lid. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Lid, Adjusting".

Tightening Specifications

  • Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid, Sedan"

Rear Lid, Removing and Installing, Avant

  • To complete the procedure, a second technician is required to be at the following position.

Removing

- Remove the rear lid upper trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels; Rear Lid Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.

- Release the catches -arrows- and remove the cover -2- from the hinge -1-.

- Disconnect the connectors and antenna wires and free up the wiring harness.

- Remove the gas-filled strut. Refer to → Chapter "Gas-Filled Strut, Removing and Installing".

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- Remove the bolts -2 and 3-.

- Remove the rear lid -1-.

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Adjust the rear lid. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Lid, Adjusting".

Tightening Specifications

  • Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid, Avant"

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