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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A8 QUATTRO SEDAN (4H2) V8-4.2L (CDRA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEEXTERIOR MOULDING / TRIMDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONSIDEMEMBER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
2012 Audi A8 Quattro Sedan (4H2) V8-4.2L (CDRA)
Sidemember Trim Panel Assembly Overview
2012 Audi A8 Quattro Sedan (4H2) V8-4.2L (CDRA)SECTION Sidemember Trim Panel Assembly Overview
Sidemember Trim Panel Assembly Overview
1 Bolt
• 8 Nm
2 Trim Strip
• For the sill panel trim
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Sill Panel Trim Molding ] Sill Panel Trim Molding
3 Nut
• 8 Nm
4 Front bracket
• For the sill panel trim
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Front Bracket for Sill Panel Trim ] Front Bracket for Sill Panel Trim
5 Fitting screw
• 8 Nm
6 Rear bracket
• The hooks - arrows - must lock into the sill panel trim when being installed.
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Rear Bracket for Sill Panel Trim ] Rear Bracket for Sill Panel Trim
7 Fitting screw
• 1.5 Nm
8 Bolt
• 8 Nm
9 Bolt
• 8 Nm
10 Sill panel cover
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Sidemember Trim Panel ] Sidemember Trim Panel
11 Expanding Pin
• Quantity: 5
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.