Audi Q5: Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing
Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing, Front Sill Panel
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
- Omega Clip Tool -T40280-, is needed to remove any clips are that still inside the body.
Removing
- Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to → Chapter "Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the gap cover -1- from the A-pillar trim and the sill trim -arrow-.
- Remove the gap cover upward from the clips on the A-pillar.
Driver Side:
- Remove the cable operating lever, removing and installing. Refer to → Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.55; Hood; Hood Release Lever, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the front sill panel trim screw -2-.
Procedure for Both Sides of Vehicle:
- Unclip the front sill panel strip -1- from the sill panel beginning at the front using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409--arrows-.
- Pull the front sill panel trim toward the rear and out of the footrest/floor covering.
- Disengage the front sill panel trim on the operating lever mount and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
- If the sill panel trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.
- Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
Driver Side:
- Engine the front sill panel trim to the operating lever mount and push it into the footrest.
Front Passenger Side:
- Slide the front sill panel trim guide into the carpet.
Procedure For Both Sides Of Vehicle:
- Mount the front sill panel trim onto the sill panel and cover the rubber lip with the door seal.
Sill Panel, Removing and Installing, Rear Sill Panel
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Pry Lever -80 - 200-
- Omega Clip Tool -T40280-, is needed to remove any clips are that still inside the body.
Removing
- Remove the rear seat. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the luggage compartment side trim. Refer to → Chapter "Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing. Refer to → Chapter "B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel".
With Rear Side Airbag:
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Follow the additional safety precautions when working with the side airbag. Refer to → Chapter "Side Airbag Additional Safety Precautions".
- Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storing, Transporting and Disposing".
- Turn on the ignition.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Remove the bolt -1-.
- Carefully pry off the cap -2- with the "airbag" symbol with a screwdriver and remove the screw for the side airbag.
Continuation for all Vehicles:
- Unclip the sill panel strip -1- from the sill panel beginning at the front using the pry lever -80 - 200--arrow A-.
- Remove the rear sill trim -arrows B- downward and remove it from the seat belt guide -arrow C-.
- Open the flap -2- on the sill trim strip and disengage the seat belt webbing.
With Rear Side Airbag:
WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Lift the sill trim just enough until it is possible to connect the bracket -1- to the sill trim connector.
- Open the bracket, remove the connector and disconnect it.
- Push connector lock -3- to stop -arrow-; this disconnects electrical connection -2- and -4- and it can be removed.
- Remove the rear sill trim strip.
Installing
With Rear Side Airbag:
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
Note
Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
Continuation for all Vehicles:
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
- If the sill panel trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim.
- Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
- Install the sill trim strip into the belt guide and press on it until the audibly latches into the clips.
- Fold over the rubber lip on the door seal.
With Rear Side Airbag:
WARNING
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
DANGER!
When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.
Perform the following before switching on the ignition:
- Move the selector lever into P.
- Activate the parking brake
- Turn off the ignition.
- Open the hood
- Connect Battery Charger -VAS5095A- to the battery jump start terminal.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
Note
If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
