Audi A4: Trim Molding, Removing and Installing

Trim Molding, Removing and Installing, Front Door

Removing

- Using a small screwdriver -2-, pry the trim molding -1- out of the clip at the opening in the direction of -arrow-.

- Carefully pry the entire length of the trim molding out of the window guide -3- and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Push a new clip -2- into the window guide mount -3-.

• The arrow -1- must point upward.
• "VT" = Front door

- Align the trim molding -1- on the B-pillar door flange, and insert it from below into the clip -3- and window guide -2-.

- Push on the entire length of the trim molding.

TIP

For an easier installation, spray the seal with soapy water, for example.

Trim Molding, Removing and Installing, Rear Door

Removing

- Using a small screwdriver -3-, pry the trim molding -1- out of the clip at the opening -arrow-.

- Carefully pry the entire length of the trim molding out of the window guide -2- and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- With the trim molding still removed, the parallel alignment of the trim molding mount in the window guide to the front door and to the side window must be checked.

• The trim molding mount -2- must be parallel -3- with the front door trim molding -1-.

• The trim molding mount -1- must be parallel -3- with the side window trim molding -2-.

- There are colored clips for correct adjustment and checking.

• -a- = + 1.0 mm
• -b- = Normal position
• -c- = -1.0 mm

- Push a new clip -1- into the window guide mounting -3-.

• The arrow -2- must point upward.
• "HT" = Rear door

- Align the trim molding -1- on the C-pillar door flange, and insert from below into the clips -3- and window guide -2-.

- Push on the entire length of the trim molding.

TIP

For an easier installation, spray the seal with soapy water, for example.

Trim Molding, Removing and Installing, Side Window

Removing

- Remove the side window. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Side Window, Removing and Installing".

- Bend the tabs -1- straight.

- Carefully pry the trim molding -2- out of the window guide -arrows- and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Cover, Removing and Installing

Wheel Housing Liner Cover, Removing and Installing

Fender Cover, Removing and Installing:

Removing

- Remove the expanding rivets -arrows-.

- Remove the cover -1- from the fender -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Side Sill Cover, Removing and Installing:

Removing

- Remove the expanding rivets -arrows-.

- Remove the cover -1- from the side sill -2-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

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