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Audi Q7: Trim Molding, Removing and Installing

Audi Q7 (4M) 2016-2026 Workshop Manual / Body / Body Exterior / Exterior Equipment / Trim Molding, Removing and Installing

Trim Molding, Removing and Installing, Front Door

Removing

- Using a small screwdriver -2-, pry the trim molding -1- out of the clip at the opening -arrow-.

- Carefully pry the entire length of the trim molding out of the window guide -3- and remove it.

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

  • The arrow -1- on the clip -2- must point upward.
  • "VT" = Front door

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- Align the trim molding -1- on the B-pillar door flange, and insert it from below into the clip -3- and window guide -2-.

  Note

For an easier installation, spray the seal with soapy water, for example.

- Push on the entire length of the trim molding.

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Trim Molding, Removing and Installing, Rear Door

Removing

- Using a small screwdriver -3-, pry the trim molding -1- out of the clip at the opening -arrow-.

- Carefully pry the entire length of the trim molding out of the window guide -2- and remove it.

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- With the trim molding still removed, the parallel alignment of the trim molding mount in the window guide to the front door and to the side window must be checked.

  • The trim molding mount -2- must be parallel -3- with the front door trim molding -1-.

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  • The trim molding mount -1- must be parallel -3- with the side window trim molding -2-.

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- There are colored clips for correct adjustment and checking.

  • -a- = + 1.0 mm
  • -b- = Normal position
  • -c- = -1.0 mm

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- Push a new clip -1- into the window guide mounting -3-.

  • The arrow -2- must point upward.
  • "HT" = Rear door

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- Align the trim molding -1- on the C-pillar door flange, and insert from below into the clips -3- and window guide -2-.

  Note

For an easier installation, spray the seal with soapy water, for example.

- Push on the entire length of the trim molding.

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Trim Molding, Removing and Installing, Side Window

Removing

- Remove the side window. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Side Window, Removing and Installing".

- Bend the tabs -1- straight.

- Carefully pry the trim molding -2- out of the window guide and remove.

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

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