Removal of A-pillar trim

[FlashBastd]

Hi,

The tax-disc holder antenna on my car kit has fallen out with the windscreen, and will no longer stick in place. I am going to replace it, but don't know how to remove the A-pillar trim - there is an airbag in there, and I don't really want to disturb it.

Any ideas?

[Sven]

Removing and installing upper A-pillar trim

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Important: Observe safety precautions for working on head airbag ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Upper A-pillar trim

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[*] Removing <ul type="square">

- Remove sun visor

- Fold flaps for roof grab handle -5- down.

- Fold flap down over screws on roof grab handle -4-.

- Remove screws -2-.

- Unclip rear airbag label -9- (on B-pillar) and pull down.

- Remove airbag label screw.

- Pull upper A-pillar trim -1- out below upper B-pillar trim and unclip the three clips -3-.

- Pull off upper A-pillar trim -1- to rear.

[*] Installing

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Important: Always adhere to installation sequence for A-pillar trim

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- Insert upper A-pillar trim -1- between rubber door surround and side panel.

- Insert trim retainer -10- in relevant clip.

- Clip upper A-pillar trim -1- in firmly with the three clips -3-.

- Push trim under upper B-pillar trim.

- Ensure that clip and metal hook of head airbag adapter are engaged securely.

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Important: Ensure that trim is firmly seated.

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2. Bolts (2x)

<ul type="square"> - Tightening torque 4 Nm

* Self-locking

* Replace

* Threaded holes for bolts must always be cleaned (e.g. with a thread tap).

3. Clips (3x)

4. Flap for roof grab handle

5. Roof grab handle

6. Retainers

7. Groove

8. Seal

<ul type="square"> - After installing trim ensure seal is seated correctly.

9. Airbag label

10. Retainer

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*** Disclaimer: this is solely intended to indicate the procedure. Should you decide to try this yourself, you do so at your own risk! ***

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[FlashBastd]

Thanks Sven, but is that for the current shape A4? My A pillar trim seems to go back all the way to the B pillar.

Any ideas if anything needs to be done about deactivating the airbag, or is it just a case of be careful?

[Sven]

I looked it up for a 2001 A4, but it's now replaced by a 2002.

Please always list MY, engine & gearbox code and sales type if possible. Always handy to state ample info on the car, or state it in your profile. (Now I had to look back to your first post, where I read '2001 A4')

[FlashBastd]

You are a gentleman, thank you very much

[FlashBastd]

What safety precautions should be adhered to for working with the head air bag?