B-Pillar Trim, Removing And Installing: Installing

2019 Audi S5 Prestige, 2D CoupeSECTION Installing
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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Position the mount on the B-pillar and tighten the bolts hand-tight.

-- Align the mount according to the marks -arrows- of the inner door seals -1 and 4-.

  • The marks must align.

B-Pillar Trim:Β 

Fig 1: Installing B-Pillar Trim
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-- Mount the B-pillar trim -1- on the B-pillar and push it upward. The guide -2- must fit into the mount -3-.

  • The B-pillar trim will lock into the opening -arrow- in the left -5- and right -4- door seal when it is pushed upward.

-- Press on the B-pillar trim.

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