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A Pillar Trim - Loose, Cracked, Noisy


9220audi03

70-89-T03
Mar 89


80/90 All
M.Y. 1988-89


A-Pillar Trim - Loose, Cracked, Noisy





Cause:
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

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 231A/232A (Color Code 1WL)


Mounting Clip
New P/N 893 867 276

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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