Molding and Trim, Audi RS4

Sill Panel Trim, Audi RS4

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Roller (3356)

• Hot air gun (V.A.G 1416)

• Cleaning solution (D 009 401 04)

Removing






- Remove front wheel housing liner. Refer to => [ Front Wheel Housing Liner ] Front Wheel Housing Liner.

- Remove the rear aerodynamic trim panel, refer to => [ Aerodynamic Trim Panels ] Underbody Trim Panels.

- Loosen the expanding clip - 2, 3 -.

- Remove the sill panel trim - 1 - near the fender from the retainer - arrow -.

- Open all of the doors.






- Carefully warm up the sill panel trim - 1 - with the hot air gun (V.A.G 1416).

- Carefully loosen the adhesive - 2, 3 - from the side panel.

- Remove the sill panel trim - 1 - with help from a 2nd mechanic.

• First remove the sill panel trim securing tabs from the side panel.

• Then remove the securing tabs from the sill.

Installing






Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Replace the damaged clips and expanding nuts.

- Clean the adhesive surfaces with cleaning solution (D 009 401 04).

Install the sill panel trim in the following sequence - 1 through 7 -:

- 1. Attach the sill panel trim - 2 - to the sill - 1 -. The securing tabs - 3 - sit loosely in the mount when doing this.

- 2. Install the sill panel trim - 1 - in the mount on the fender - arrow -.






- 3. Remove the protective film from the rear adhesive tape - 4 - and install the expanding clips - 4 -.

- 4. Remove the protective film from the back towards the front from the adhesive strips - 3 -. The sill panel trim must not be pressed in yet while doing this.

- 5. Install the securing tabs into the mount.

- 6. Attach the entire length of the sill panel trim to the sill starting from the rear and moving towards the front with the roller (3356).

- 7. Install the front expanding clip - 2 -.

• Resting time approximately 30 minutes at room temperature

• Wait at least 24 hours before using.

- Install the rear aerodynamic trim panel, refer to => [ Aerodynamic Trim Panels ] Underbody Trim Panels.

- Install the front wheel housing liner. Refer to => [ Front Wheel Housing Liner ] Front Wheel Housing Liner.