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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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.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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