Audi A4: 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-.
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".
- Remove the bolts -2 and 3-.
- Remove the rear lid -1-.
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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Rear Lid, Adjusting
Adjustment Dimensions
Adjustment Dimensions, Sedan
A -
Rear Lid to Top of Side Panel
Gap dimension = 3.5 mm
B -
Rear Lid to Side Panel
Gap dimension = 3.5 mm
C -
Hinges, Removing and Installing
Hinges, Removing and Installing, Sedan
Removing
- Remove the rear lid. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Lid, Removing and Installing, Sedan".
- Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel
Adjusting Buffer, Removing and Installing
Adjusting Buffer, Removing and Installing, Sedan
Body Adjusting Buffer
Removing
- Turn the adjusting buffer -1-
counter-clockwise -arrow- to
remove.
- Remove the adjusting buffer locking m
SEE MORE:
Fuse assignment - footwell
Fig. 183 Driver's footwell (left-hand drive vehicle): fuse
panel with plastic clip
Fig. 184 Front passenger's footwell (right-hand drive vehicle):
fuse panel with plastic clip
Fuse panel (A) (brown)
Catalytic converter heating
Engine components
Exhaust doors, fuel injectors, air intake,
motor
Subframe Crossbrace, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Puller - Ball Joint -T40043-
Gearbox Support -T40173-
Locating Pin -T40334-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview an
