Audi Q7: Overview - A/B/C/D-Pillar Trim Panel
Overview - A-Pillar Trim Panel
![Overview - A/B/C/D-Pillar Trim Panel](images/books/3007/audi_q7_overview_a_b_c_d_pillar_trim_panel_1164.webp)
1 - Clip
- Insert in the trim panel
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
2 - A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Stretch the door seal lip over
3 - Clip
- Insert into the gap cover
- Remove the clips that are still in the mounting points on the body
using the Omega Clip Tool -T40280-.
4 - A-Pillar Gap Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Hook into the A-pillar upper trim panel and clip into the A-pillar
- Stretch the door seal lip over
5 - A-Pillar Upper Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "A-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over
6 - Bolt
7 - Clip
- With hooks
- Insert in the trim panel
8 - Cap
- With the "Airbag" symbol
- Unclip using flat-head screwdriver
9 - Clip
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove the clips that are still in the mounting points on the body
using the Omega Clip Tool -T40280-.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
10 - Clip
- Press in completely, it must engage.
11 - Release Lever Handle
- For the latch
- Driver side only
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.55; Hood; Latch Release Lever, Removing and
Installing.
12 - Bolt
Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel
![Overview - B-Pillar Trim Panel](images/books/3007/audi_q7_overview_a_b_c_d_pillar_trim_panel_1165.webp)
1 - Clip
- Quantity: 4
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the trim panel.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
2 - Speaker
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Communication; Rep. Gr.91; Sound System; Component Location Overview -
Sound System.
3 - Bracket
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Clipped in the B-pillar
- Press on it until it locks
4 - B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Insert in the upper part of the mounting points on the roof and clip
into the bracket
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over.
5 - Vent
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Connect electrical harness connector, first insert lower vent in the
trim and press on it until it engages audibly
6 - Speaker Adapter
- Clip into the speaker trim
7 - Speaker Trim
- Clipped in the B-pillar trim panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Press on until it engages audibly
8 - B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Clipped in the B-pillar
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over.
- Equipped on some models on the front passenger side: with Air
Ionization System Button -E677-
9 - Front Sill Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing".
- Engage the sill panel strip in the B-pillar trim.
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over.
Overview - C-Pillar Trim Panel
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1 - Rear Sill Panel Strip
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Sill Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over
2 - Clip
- Insert in the trim panel
- Replace any damaged or deformed clips
3 - C-Pillar Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "C-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Insert at the top in the mounting points on the roof
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over
4 - Clip
- Quantity: 2
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the trim panel.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
Overview - D-Pillar Trim Panel
![Overview - D-Pillar Trim Panel](images/books/3007/audi_q7_overview_a_b_c_d_pillar_trim_panel_1167.webp)
1 - Bolt
2 - Clip
- Insert in the trim panel
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-. To install, insert into the trim panel.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips
3 - Bracket
- For the D-pillar trim
- Insert in the mounting points on the roof
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "D-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
4 - Bolt
5 - Bolt
6 - Bolt
7 - Rear Seat Belt Guide
- Only 7 seats
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing".
8 - D-Pillar Trim Panel
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "D-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the rear lid seal lip
READ NEXT:
1 - Rear Carpet
One piece
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Carpet, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bracket
For floor mat
Quantity: 4 each on front a
Front Sill Panel Strip, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Wedge Set -T10383-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- Move the front
A-Pillar Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80-200-
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- Remove the
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Overview - Sun Shade, Side Window
1 - Bolt
3.3 Nm
Quantity: 4
2 - Sun Shade Cover
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Sun Shade, Removing and Installing, Side Window".
3 - Bolt
1.7 Nm
Quantity: 2
4 - Sun Shade Mounting Eye
Remov