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A Pillar Trim - Loose


91audi01

Group: 70

Number: 91-02

Date: April 30, 1991


Subject: A-Pillar Trim - Loose, Cracked, Noisy


Model(s): 80/90 All M.Y. 1988-91


Condition:

A. Mounting clips of A-pillar trim break off.

B. A-pillar trim cracked at connecting area to roof trim.

C. Lower guide clamp noisy.


Production:

A. Additional stabilizing component between mounting clips and trim.

As of: September 1987
VIN: 89_JA140680

Fastening tabs lengthened and strengthened with additional ribs. Mounting clips lengthened.

As of: December 1988
VIN: 89_KA142621

Modification of reinforcement ribs and enlarged radius.

As of: September 1990
VIN: 8A_MA072655

B. A-pillar trim shape at roof trim area corrected.

As of: September 1987
VIN: 89_JA140680

C. Lower guide clamp eliminated. Additional foam piece, 18 mm x 20 mm x 65 mm.

As of: August 1987
VIN: 89_JA116979





Service:

Replace parts.

A-Pillar Trim New P/N 893 867 231/232 (Color Code R01)

Mounting Clip New P/N 893 867 276

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Vehicles with sunroof: Before installing check if longer clips interfere vith sunroof drain hose. If so, use old clips, P/N 443 867 276A, and shorten upper fastening tab (approximately 5 mm).