Audi A4: Sill Panel, Removing and Installing
Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- Move the front seat all the way back.
- Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to → Chapter "Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Unclip the A-pillar gap cover -1- using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409- in the direction of -arrow A- and disengage at the A-pillar upper trim panel in the direction of -arrow B-.
Driver Side
- Remove the latch release lever for the release cable. Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.55; Hood; Latch Release Lever, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the bolt -2-.
Continuation for Both Vehicle Sides
- Free up the sill panel in the area of the door seal.
- Unclip the front side sill strip -1- from the side sill starting at the back using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409- in the direction of -arrows- and remove it toward the rear.
- Remove the front sill panel strip.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Sill Panel".
Rear Sill Panel, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to → Chapter "Bench Seat/Single Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the side cushion. Refer to → Chapter "Side Cushion, Removing and Installing".
- Equipped on some models: Remove the fixed rear seat backrest. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Backrest, Removing and Installing, Fixed Rear Seat Backrest".
- Starting at the front, unclip the sill panel -1- from the side sill and the side panel using the -3409--arrows A, B and C-.
- Pull the sill panel strip downward off the C-pillar trim and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Installation instructions: For example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Sill Panel".
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A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Lever - Fuel Line -T10468-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Footrest, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Pry off the cap -3- with a small
screwdriver.
- Remove the bolt -2- underneath.
- Pull the footrest -1- downward in
the direction of -arrow- and remove
it.
Installing
Ins
Luggage Compartment Trim Panels
Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Trim Panels
Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Trim Panels, Sedan
1 - Lock Carrier Trim
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapt
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Advanced airbag system
Fig. 70 Headliner: indicator light to display the status of
the front passenger's airbag
The Advanced Airbag System in your vehicle has
been certified to comply with the requirements
of the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (FMVSS) 208, as well as Canada Motor
Vehicle Safety Stand
Accessories and technical
changes
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered by various warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation
Emissions Control System Warranties: Federal
Emissions Control System Defect Warranty,
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
Applies to: USA models: Kansas Safe
