drhaller

Teaser shot of finished product:

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/CompleteLeft2.jpg">

Despite recently having major surgery on my car to repair multiple oil leaks, it is back and it runs great... and (in a Jack Handey voice) "dammit, I love it". I just pray that I am not plagued by oil leaks ever again.

Now onto the good stuff.

I ordered the following parts from Clair Parts a while back and they arrived today:

4B3-853-959-7DL COVE (Front Left)
4B3-853-960-7DL COVE (Front Right)
4B3-853-969-7DL COVE (Rear Left)
4B3-853-970-7DL COVE (Rear Right)

Front pieces were $52.91 each and rear only $35.49 each. Shipping $14.97 from Boston to San Jose.

Tools required:

1 #2 Phillips screwdriver.
1 rag and your favourite detailing product.
1 rubber mallet (or suitable alternative).

These simple tools plus 30 minutes of your time is all that is required!

Shipping cartons from Clair Parts:

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/NewParts.jpg">


The removal process is easy, first a screw at the rear of the door needs to be removed (rear passenger door pictured here):

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/RemoveRear.jpg">


and then one in the front as well (rear passenger door pictured here as well):

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/RemoveFront.jpg">


With the door opened at least a couple of inches, gently slide the trim towards the rear of the car about 20mm and the trim can be removed from the car (notice how dirty it is under there!):

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/NakedDoor.jpg">


Please clean using your favourite cleaning products (I just used some detailing spray and an old rag):

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/NakedDoorCleaned.jpg">


The trim goes on in a similar manner. Open the door a couple of inches again, align the trim clips to the holes, then slide trim towards the front of the car. Secure each piece with the two screws. You may have to persuade the trim to slide forward, a rubber mallet can be a good friend for this.

Rear trim pieces up close:

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/RearTrimPieces.jpg">


Mounting clip up close:

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/MountingClips.jpg">


Rear trim comparison shots. I estimate the new trim adds 1kg of weight to the car:

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/RearRemoved.jpg">

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/ThicknessCompare.jpg">


1/2 and 1/2 trim:

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/BothTrimTypes.jpg">

Beauty shots:

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/CompleteLeft.jpg">

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/CompleteRight.jpg">

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6_Trim/ProfileView.jpg">

/dan

BlkSnake

Looks good, now ya just need to paint it!

drhaller

<img src="http://home.ix.netcom.com/~drhaller/Audi/S6DoorTrim.jpg">

/dan

BlkSnake

S6 doesnt come with it painted either?

Seattle Scott

Looks sharp and it's FUNCTIONAL not some pansy piece of crap. Unpainted is great !

drhaller

Correct, no paint.

Randy Welch

S6 trim.....

No paint required!

drhaller

Thanks, seeing your car was the final inspiration!

Nebuchadnezzar

I personally think that the silver trim from the allroad would look better than the black.

yzf996fltri

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