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TDubYa

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Bad weather has caused the underbody trim on the lefthand side to detach at the front, where it connects to the engine underbelly cover. I mean, it was terrible out there, like driving through a river.

Question is, could I replace myself, or is it best to get a shop to do it.

I’d be using a standard jack, and I don’t have a socket set (I do have a spanner set). It seems I can get the part second hand for £25.

this is the part:
Audi A4 Left Side Underbody Trim 8W0825207 2016 B9

Thanks for any thoughts and advice.
 
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Haha, exact same thing happened to me a few hours ago.
 
Kondax said:
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Haha, exact same thing happened to me a few hours ago.
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That is exactly how mine looked!
Popped it back under the engine cover. But I don’t think I’ll be driving too far without fixing it.

what’s your plan - do it yourself or get someone to do it for you?

also, can you take the part to a shop and get them to do the work, or is that considered a no no?
 
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TDubYa said:
Bad weather has caused the underbody trim on the lefthand side to detach at the front, where it connects to the engine underbelly cover. I mean, it was terrible out there, like driving through a river.

Question is, could I replace myself, or is it best to get a shop to do it.

I’d be using a standard jack, and I don’t have a socket set (I do have a spanner set). It seems I can get the part second hand for £25.

this is the part:
Audi A4 Left Side Underbody Trim 8W0825207 2016 B9

Thanks for any thoughts and advice.
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Maybe stating the obvious, if you're doing it yourself and just using standard jack, make sure you have bricks or something underneath. You don't want it coming down on top off you if the jack fails.
 
Alistair D said:
Maybe stating the obvious, if you're doing it yourself and just using standard jack, make sure you have bricks or something underneath. You don't want it coming down on top off you if the jack fails.
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Yeah. To be fair, I pretty much talked myself out of doing it myself as I wrote the post, for the exact reason of not really having the right tools.

And thank you - nothing wrong with reaffirming safe practice.
 
Seems to be a very common issue as I see lots of B9's with the NS trim dangling down. Mine needed the panel replacing after hitting a deep puddle as it was too damaged to be screwed back into place. Has been fine since, maybe not enough attention paid in the factory compared to a dealership.
 
TDubYa said:
That is exactly how mine looked!
Popped it back under the engine cover. But I don’t think I’ll be driving too far without fixing it.

what’s your plan - do it yourself or get someone to do it for you?

also, can you take the part to a shop and get them to do the work, or is that considered a no no?
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Haven't assessed the damage yet, I might need to get a new one. I'll put it up on ramps and see if I'm able to screw it back in.

I'm sure a shop will definitely do it for you. Would only take 5 minutes if that.
 
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