1998 AUDI A4 torque

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Trim (general)

Lower A-pillar trim, removing and
installing


- To remove, remove A-pillar bolts 4 (2x).
Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (13 in. lb)
- Remove door seal -2- in area of A-pillar trim.
- Pull A-pillar trim -3- from door sill molding -1-.
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Lower C-pillar trim, removing and
installing


- Remove rear seatback.

- Remove bolt -3-.
Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (13 in. lb)
- Remove trim -2-.
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Rear panel trim, removing and installing


- Remove bolt -2- (8x).
Tightening torque: 2 Nm (18 in. lb)
- Remove rear panel trim -1- up and out.
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Rear belt adjuster, removing and
installing


Removing

Note:
It is not necessary to remove the rear shelf when
removing the rear belt adjuster.

- Undo lower anchoring point of rear three-point seat belt.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
- Unclip belt guide cover -3-.
- Detach belt adjuster cover -2- at left and right of retaining tab -7-.
- Swing belt adjuster -4- with belt webbing upward.

- Use screwdriver to press retaining tab -1- (2x) inward while
simultaneously pulling up on belt adjuster -2-.
- Pull belt webbing through belt adjuster -2-.
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Left and right-side trunk trim, removing
and installing


Foldable rear backrest

- Remove side cover page 72
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Split-foldable rear seat, removing and installing
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- Remove on-board tool kit and jack.

- Remove cover -1- for latch bracket and remove trim -2-.
- Remove plastic clips -5- (2x) at tail light.
- Remove screws -3- for loading edge cover -4-.
Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (13 in. lb)
- Unclip clip -6- at left side reinforcement.
- Raise loading edge trim -4- slightly and pull out trim -2-.
- Tilt trim toward center of vehicle and remove.
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