Audi A4: Underbody Trim Panels, Removing and Installing
Underbody Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Front
Removing
- Remove the nuts -arrows-.
- Remove the front underbody trim panel -2- from the center underbody trim panel -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Underbody Trim Panels"
Underbody Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Center
Removing
- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the bolt -2-.
- Remove the center underbody trim panel -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Underbody Trim Panels"
Underbody Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Rear
Removing
- Remove the nuts -2 and 3- and bolts -1-.
- Remove the rear underbody trim panel -4-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Underbody Trim Panels"
Underbody Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Side
Removing
- Remove the nuts -3- and bolts -1-.
- Remove the side underbody trim panel -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Underbody Trim Panels"
Tunnel Brace, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Remove the tunnel brace -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Underbody Bracing"
Diagonal Braces, Removing and Installing
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolts - Right Diagonal Brace to Body
- Bolts - Left Diagonal Brace to Body
Removing
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the thread by using an impact wrench.
- When installing, position the bolts by hand and screw in the first threads.
- Do not loosen or tighten the bolts with an impact wrench.
- Remove the bolts -1 and 3- and remove the diagonal braces -2 and 4-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Underbody Bracing"
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Roof Molding/Roof Railing
Overview - Roof Railing
1 -
Nut
Quantity: 4
Insert with locking fluid. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to
→ Fig. "Roof Railing - Tightening
Exterior Rearview Mirror
Overview - Exterior Rearview Mirror
1 -
Mirror Trim
2 -
Bolt
1.5 Nm
3 -
Mirror Adjusting Unit
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Mirror Adjusting
Wheel Housing Liner
Overview - Front Wheel Housing Liner
Overview - Wheel Housing Liner
1 -
Drive Axle Cover
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Drive Axle Cover, Removing and Installing".
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Cup holders
Applies to: vehicles with cup holders
Fig. 75 Rear center armrest*: cup holders
Depending on vehicle equipment, your vehicle
may have cup holders in the front center console
and in the rear center armrest.
Cup holders in the rear center armrest*
Fold the center armrest* downward.
To open the cu
Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Pry off the cover -1- for the
instrument panel side cover using the -3409- in the direction of
-arrow-.
- Release the remaining retainers, pull the instrument panel cover
out of the A-pillar gap cover a
