Just because some here might be swapping out interior trim...

Boston Driver · 03-30-2006, 08:46 AM

here are the removal steps that I followed, basically a repost of carbonLORD's 3 seperate posts on this very topic. If I have a chance, I will update with some pics later.

Door trim removal: use a plastic putty knife (or a metal one with tape to protect the trim) and work from the lower-rear corner. It is held in by metal pegs that are on the metal backing of the trimpiece. If it is stubborn, use some dental floss, and work it into the back of the trim to the point where it will give you some leverage.

Dash trim removal: Again, use the plastic putty knife and work from the lower outer edge. It is held in by four suprisingly long pegs that are on the back on the trim piece.

Shift surround: Use the plastic putty knife on the rearward edge and pull up. The rear is held in by two plastic blocks in a metal clip. Once the rear edge of the trim is loose, slide the trim toward the back of the car. There are two flat tabs that hold in the front under the ashtray.

Armrest tray: Work from the forward or side edge, and use the plastic putty knife again. The rearward edge is held in with a couple of small tabs. Once unsnapped, just lift the forward edge upward and slide forward to remove the tabs from the slots on the back edge.

Piece between brake lever and tray: Just use the plastic putty knife. Held in with a few small metal pegs.

Under armrest hinge: Remove the rear vent/cig lighter by using the plastic putty knife on the upper edge. Then remove the plastic vent piece (pull straight back). Once removed, you will see a nut in the right center in the middle of a rectangular bracket. Using a 13mm micro-adjust ratchet, remove the nut, and lift the armrest straight up (you might also need to unplug wires if you car is equipped with factory phone setup). Then using the plastic putty knife, remove the trim, which is held in with small metal pegs.

Brake lever: This one is a major PITA. Kind of hard to describe, but once the trim is seperated from the brake lever, you have to maneuver it around to get the lowest catch released from the hidden part of the brake lever. With the rear vent removed, it is easy to see what is holding this piece in.

Hazard switch trim: Suprisingly, this piece is one of the hardest to get out. Easiest way I have found is to remove the radio (which requires radio keys). Then using the plastic putty knife, work from the bottom. It is held in with 6, yes, 6 clips, many of which willl probably break in the removal process. Don't worry. Only two are really needed to hold the trim in place.

Ashtray cover: Lift up on the trim while using your thumbs to pry the upper edge back. Once the upper edge is released, rotate it down to release the loops from the hooks that are hidden under the ashtray. Be careful, these loops on the bottom edge break very easily.

I think that is it. Sorry, no pics yet, but hopefully this is descriptive enough.

Deuce4.2 · 03-30-2006, 10:02 AM

Boston Driver · 03-30-2006, 10:09 AM

Deuce4.2 · 03-30-2006, 10:34 AM

TeddyBGame · 03-30-2006, 11:50 AM

Grapeking · 03-30-2006, 02:08 PM

néné · 03-30-2006, 03:11 PM

If not, I do. Just call me with what parts you want removal info on.

TeddyBGame · 03-30-2006, 03:17 PM

nocturnal28 · 07-27-2007, 07:41 AM

Hello,

I was wondering where you bought the trim and how much was it? Also, would it fit my 2002 A6 2.7T?
i looked everywhere online but could not find anything. I hate my wood trim, makes the car look so ugly inside.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.

hahayan · 11-23-2008, 03:26 AM

03-30-2006, 08:46 AM	#1
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 26,995	Just because some here might be swapping out interior trim... here are the removal steps that I followed, basically a repost of carbonLORD's 3 seperate posts on this very topic. If I have a chance, I will update with some pics later. Door trim removal: use a plastic putty knife (or a metal one with tape to protect the trim) and work from the lower-rear corner. It is held in by metal pegs that are on the metal backing of the trimpiece. If it is stubborn, use some dental floss, and work it into the back of the trim to the point where it will give you some leverage. Dash trim removal: Again, use the plastic putty knife and work from the lower outer edge. It is held in by four suprisingly long pegs that are on the back on the trim piece. Shift surround: Use the plastic putty knife on the rearward edge and pull up. The rear is held in by two plastic blocks in a metal clip. Once the rear edge of the trim is loose, slide the trim toward the back of the car. There are two flat tabs that hold in the front under the ashtray. Armrest tray: Work from the forward or side edge, and use the plastic putty knife again. The rearward edge is held in with a couple of small tabs. Once unsnapped, just lift the forward edge upward and slide forward to remove the tabs from the slots on the back edge. Piece between brake lever and tray: Just use the plastic putty knife. Held in with a few small metal pegs. Under armrest hinge: Remove the rear vent/cig lighter by using the plastic putty knife on the upper edge. Then remove the plastic vent piece (pull straight back). Once removed, you will see a nut in the right center in the middle of a rectangular bracket. Using a 13mm micro-adjust ratchet, remove the nut, and lift the armrest straight up (you might also need to unplug wires if you car is equipped with factory phone setup). Then using the plastic putty knife, remove the trim, which is held in with small metal pegs. Brake lever: This one is a major PITA. Kind of hard to describe, but once the trim is seperated from the brake lever, you have to maneuver it around to get the lowest catch released from the hidden part of the brake lever. With the rear vent removed, it is easy to see what is holding this piece in. Hazard switch trim: Suprisingly, this piece is one of the hardest to get out. Easiest way I have found is to remove the radio (which requires radio keys). Then using the plastic putty knife, work from the bottom. It is held in with 6, yes, 6 clips, many of which willl probably break in the removal process. Don't worry. Only two are really needed to hold the trim in place. Ashtray cover: Lift up on the trim while using your thumbs to pry the upper edge back. Once the upper edge is released, rotate it down to release the loops from the hooks that are hidden under the ashtray. Be careful, these loops on the bottom edge break very easily. I think that is it. Sorry, no pics yet, but hopefully this is descriptive enough. __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

03-30-2006, 10:02 AM	#2
Deuce4.2 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,320	Instead of the putty knife you can use the handy dandy tools which TBG informed everyone of. __________________ 02 S6, OEM RS6 Wheels, RS6 Grills, RS6 Carbon Fiber, H-Sport, PSS9 Coilovers SOLD - 00 A6 4.2

03-30-2006, 10:09 AM	#3
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 26,995	Yeah, but this for the everyday folks without special tools (other than the 13mm micro-adjust) __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

03-30-2006, 10:34 AM	#4
Deuce4.2 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,320	I thought everybody bought the special tools :-) __________________ 02 S6, OEM RS6 Wheels, RS6 Grills, RS6 Carbon Fiber, H-Sport, PSS9 Coilovers SOLD - 00 A6 4.2

03-30-2006, 11:50 AM	#5
TeddyBGame AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,789	cool. This will be handy for my upcoming interior UPGRADES. __________________ TeddyBGame - C5 Avant - "the Beast" (Ha!!) - 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring (Nav, Sirius, Bluetooth, Xenon, TPMS, ParkSense, DVD Changer - basically loaded) - 2003 Vespa ET2 (modified exhaust and carb -- so I can max out at 45MPH) - John Deere Gator (4x2) for the boy As of November 2006: Accessory Add-ons: (Definition: An item that provides a specific function - in a cyclical nature - and can be removed very..very easily.) 1) OEM winter floor mats 2) OEM rubber trunk mat and cargo net 3) VW Touareg cigarette lighter flashlight 4) Thule roof bars with Evolution 1200 roof box Upgrades: (Definition: A [bolt-on/bolt-off] item that enhances the appearance, performance or misc function of your car.) 1) OEM front/rear Euro black Recaro Seats (from a Euro 2003 S6 Avant) http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/618112.phtml 2) OEM HID/Xenon (complete) housings (car never came with the Xenon option from the factory) 3) OEM Euro front/rear (avant) beam-style wiper blades/arms (available via www.vagparts.com) 4) OEM B6 S4 Interior auto-dimming black mirror with compass and on/off button 5) OEM Euro blindspot exterior mirrors 6) OEM S6/4.2 exterior lower door trim 7) OEM S4/S6/S8 aluminum mirror housings 8) OEM Euro rear license plate panel from 2002+ facelift avant (slight MODification to US plate required) 9) ? 10) OEM Euro RNS-E DVD Navigation system with MP3, SAT control and TV input 11) Dietz 1417 A/V input to RNS-E 12) Blaupunkt ME3 DVD/CD/MP3/TV Tuner with aftermarket amplified TV antenna in windshield 13) OEM Sirius tuner (special version to work with RNS-E) 14) OEM Phatnoise Phatbox MP3 player (trunk mounted) with custom interface cable to allow Sirius tuner and Phatbox to work together -- cool!! 15) ? 16) BBS RC 17x8 ET35 with Michelin Pilot Sports (summer tires) 17) 2002+ Rear bumper with valance openings for Magnaflow 3" exhaust tips 18) OEM submarine fin roof antenna for SAT / GPS / Cellphone (GSM) 19) OEM Euro gunmetal black avant roof rails 20) 2002+ Climate control faceplate to match faceplate color of RNS-E 21) Walnut wood trim near hazard button (above RNS-E) to match rest of interior wood scheme 22) OEM Euro Avant door panels with integrated sunshades (imported from Germany to match the black leather in my Euro Recaro interior) 23) OEM Euro blacked out front grille (no chrome perimeter) 24) OEM gunmetal black lower rear hatch strip (specific part# for avant vs. sedan) 25) OEM RS6 gunmetal black interior door latches; no need to add any RS6 badges in my car (Thanks Nelson!!!) 26) OEM Euro four spoke walnut wood and black leather (special order via Audi GmbH) multi-function wheel with tip buttons and OEM phone (BT) control 27) Upgraded "618" MF/Tip control module Coming soon: - rear mounted removable 7" LCD panel MODifications: (Definition: Any permenant change to a part or component of your car that you cannot reverse) 1) Tray under armrest to add aux. cigarette lighter 2) OEM avant CD changer bracket MODified (to fit two large CD changers etc) - now I just use it for Phatbox, OEM SAT tuner and OEM BT module. 3) Exhaust tips MODified to add Magna Flow (#35163) 3" dual walled tip 4) Factory wiring behind Sym I to simplify installation/removal of RNS-E 5) MODified glovebox to support fitment of Blaupunkt ME3 (a biatch to install!!) 6) MODified headlight switch bezel for fitment of GALA switch for "video-in-motion" for playing Blaupunkt ME3 through RNSE 7) MODified stock exhaust and had magnaflow 3" tips welded on (see above) 8) MODified rear Euro license plate surround to house 2nd rear foglight (2001 model only came with one from the factory); US license plate needed to be MODified a bit to fit inside the narrow Euro opening. RNS-E for C5 A6/S6/allroad/RS6 - your quest starts here - (regularly updated) <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/607331.phtml">OEM submarine fin installed on

03-30-2006, 02:08 PM	#6
Grapeking AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,878	what do you have up your sleeve now?

03-30-2006, 03:11 PM	#7
néné Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,459	I thought you had the Bentley? If not, I do. Just call me with what parts you want removal info on. __________________ www.htms.org :: www.RS6.com :: RS6 Trance Sessions

03-30-2006, 03:17 PM	#8
TeddyBGame AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,789	I have the bentley...but can't seem to get it to work. I haven't used it in 2 years. __________________ TeddyBGame - C5 Avant - "the Beast" (Ha!!) - 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring (Nav, Sirius, Bluetooth, Xenon, TPMS, ParkSense, DVD Changer - basically loaded) - 2003 Vespa ET2 (modified exhaust and carb -- so I can max out at 45MPH) - John Deere Gator (4x2) for the boy As of November 2006: Accessory Add-ons: (Definition: An item that provides a specific function - in a cyclical nature - and can be removed very..very easily.) 1) OEM winter floor mats 2) OEM rubber trunk mat and cargo net 3) VW Touareg cigarette lighter flashlight 4) Thule roof bars with Evolution 1200 roof box Upgrades: (Definition: A [bolt-on/bolt-off] item that enhances the appearance, performance or misc function of your car.) 1) OEM front/rear Euro black Recaro Seats (from a Euro 2003 S6 Avant) http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/618112.phtml 2) OEM HID/Xenon (complete) housings (car never came with the Xenon option from the factory) 3) OEM Euro front/rear (avant) beam-style wiper blades/arms (available via www.vagparts.com) 4) OEM B6 S4 Interior auto-dimming black mirror with compass and on/off button 5) OEM Euro blindspot exterior mirrors 6) OEM S6/4.2 exterior lower door trim 7) OEM S4/S6/S8 aluminum mirror housings 8) OEM Euro rear license plate panel from 2002+ facelift avant (slight MODification to US plate required) 9) ? 10) OEM Euro RNS-E DVD Navigation system with MP3, SAT control and TV input 11) Dietz 1417 A/V input to RNS-E 12) Blaupunkt ME3 DVD/CD/MP3/TV Tuner with aftermarket amplified TV antenna in windshield 13) OEM Sirius tuner (special version to work with RNS-E) 14) OEM Phatnoise Phatbox MP3 player (trunk mounted) with custom interface cable to allow Sirius tuner and Phatbox to work together -- cool!! 15) ? 16) BBS RC 17x8 ET35 with Michelin Pilot Sports (summer tires) 17) 2002+ Rear bumper with valance openings for Magnaflow 3" exhaust tips 18) OEM submarine fin roof antenna for SAT / GPS / Cellphone (GSM) 19) OEM Euro gunmetal black avant roof rails 20) 2002+ Climate control faceplate to match faceplate color of RNS-E 21) Walnut wood trim near hazard button (above RNS-E) to match rest of interior wood scheme 22) OEM Euro Avant door panels with integrated sunshades (imported from Germany to match the black leather in my Euro Recaro interior) 23) OEM Euro blacked out front grille (no chrome perimeter) 24) OEM gunmetal black lower rear hatch strip (specific part# for avant vs. sedan) 25) OEM RS6 gunmetal black interior door latches; no need to add any RS6 badges in my car (Thanks Nelson!!!) 26) OEM Euro four spoke walnut wood and black leather (special order via Audi GmbH) multi-function wheel with tip buttons and OEM phone (BT) control 27) Upgraded "618" MF/Tip control module Coming soon: - rear mounted removable 7" LCD panel MODifications: (Definition: Any permenant change to a part or component of your car that you cannot reverse) 1) Tray under armrest to add aux. cigarette lighter 2) OEM avant CD changer bracket MODified (to fit two large CD changers etc) - now I just use it for Phatbox, OEM SAT tuner and OEM BT module. 3) Exhaust tips MODified to add Magna Flow (#35163) 3" dual walled tip 4) Factory wiring behind Sym I to simplify installation/removal of RNS-E 5) MODified glovebox to support fitment of Blaupunkt ME3 (a biatch to install!!) 6) MODified headlight switch bezel for fitment of GALA switch for "video-in-motion" for playing Blaupunkt ME3 through RNSE 7) MODified stock exhaust and had magnaflow 3" tips welded on (see above) 8) MODified rear Euro license plate surround to house 2nd rear foglight (2001 model only came with one from the factory); US license plate needed to be MODified a bit to fit inside the narrow Euro opening. RNS-E for C5 A6/S6/allroad/RS6 - your quest starts here - (regularly updated) <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/607331.phtml">OEM submarine fin installed on

07-27-2007, 07:41 AM	#9
nocturnal28 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	Where did you buy the RS6/S6 Euro blue-weave carbon fiber trim Hello, I was wondering where you bought the trim and how much was it? Also, would it fit my 2002 A6 2.7T? i looked everywhere online but could not find anything. I hate my wood trim, makes the car look so ugly inside. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

11-23-2008, 03:26 AM	#10
hahayan New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 46	how long do it take ?

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