Hi guys my a4 tdi 130 is in for a respay, so I'm stripping everything off.question ive got is how do you take off the black triangular trim that corrodes on the rear doors,Its got me beat.
Changing rear door triangle trim?
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Is it the same set up as the B5s?
If it is, you remove the plastic trim (keep the door cards on, its a bit wiggely but it works), with that off you have 1 torx bolt, undo this and the metal panel will be loose, wiggle and lift and it will come off.
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a4-s4-forum-b5-chassis/109611-clip-rear-window-trim.html
If it is, you remove the plastic trim (keep the door cards on, its a bit wiggely but it works), with that off you have 1 torx bolt, undo this and the metal panel will be loose, wiggle and lift and it will come off.
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a4-s4-forum-b5-chassis/109611-clip-rear-window-trim.html
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not sure about about the fastest way to do it but I have been told that the B5 and B6 are VERY different and I know Audi quoted 2hrs per door + parts (new metal trim and clips) to fix it.... can't rememebr if they were £10 each tor £20, but it stick in my head "£40 for 2 metal triangles, but about £400 to fit them!"....
Thanks for the help guys i'l give it a go and see what happens,I've took the plastic trim off and there is a grub screw there so here's hoping it's that easy.
would be great if you could get some pics to help with a "how to" guide....
I think the problem is that you need to get the door card off to get to the bolt - but like I said, I've not actually done this myself - I have had the new parts sat in a box at home for about 2yrs! I can't afford to have my car out of commission, so have never had the balls to have a go at it myself.
I think the problem is that you need to get the door card off to get to the bolt - but like I said, I've not actually done this myself - I have had the new parts sat in a box at home for about 2yrs! I can't afford to have my car out of commission, so have never had the balls to have a go at it myself.
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i read somewhere you have to remove the door card then remove the top frame off the door to get to 2 bolts but it was a while ago that i looked into it.
btw they where £25 each from audi.
btw they where £25 each from audi.
so 2 yrs ago, £20 each sounds about right... in which case, I'm pretty sure Audi quoted about £400 for the labour to fit them...
does anybody have a diy guide as ive got the the back and it looks brand new apart from that black trim that lets it down.I really need to buy 2 just to finish car off nicely.
