1996 AUDI A4 torque

70-98


Trim (Avant)

Tailgate trim, removing and installing


Note:
When installing the lower trim, guide bars must be inserted in upper trim. - Remove bolt -1-.
- Tightening torque: 1.2 Nm (10 in. lb)
- Unclip lower tailgate trim -2-.
- Unclip upper tailgate trim -3-.
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Roof panel trim, removing and installing


- Remove side panel page 72
-75
.

- Remove rear panel trim page 70
-103
.

- Remove side trim page 70
-102
.

- Remove D-pillar trim -3- page 70
-100
.

Note:
To install, insert centering drifts in locating holes -2- and correctly position
retaining clips. - Remove bolts (arrow) 2x and unclip trim -1-.
Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (13 in. lb)
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70-102

Left and right-side trim, removing and
installing


- Remove side panel page 72
-75
.

- Remove tailgate seal in area of loading
edge/side panels.

- Remove loading edge page 70
-103
.

- Lift front edge of cover for seat belts and
unclip.

- Lift up cover for latch bracket for rear
backrest.

- Remove cap.
Disassembling tie-down page 70
-104
.

Installation is the reverse of removal. - Remove bolts (arrow).
Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (13 in. lb)
- Unclip side trim and pull up and over belt guide and latch bracket.
- If changing completely, disassemble seat belt webbing underneath rear
seat.
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Rear panel trim, removing and installing


- Remove tailgate seal in area near trim.

- Remove bolts (2x).

Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (13 in. lb)

Note:
When installing, install centering drifts in locating holes and position
retaining clips properly. - Remove rear panel trim upward.
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70-104

Tie-down (Avant), removing and
installing


- Remove bolts (2x) for each tie-down.

Tightening torque: 4.5 Nm (40 in. lb)

- Remove trunk mat.

- Remove side trim page 70
-102
.

- Remove trunk mat backing and brackets for
front and rear tie-downs.
Installation is the reverse of removal

Tightening torques for front brackets:
Phillips-head screw (2x with front-wheel drive; 4x with all wheel drive):
6 Nm (53 in. lb)
Hex bolt (1x - only for front wheel drive): 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
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Tightening torques for rear brackets:
Bolt in floor: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
Bolt in rear panel: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
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