Removing, installing and adjusting the trunk lid Audi A4

Removing and installing the trunk lid (Sedan body)

1 . To remove the trunk lid, disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

Warning:

Follow the instructions in section Replacing the battery .

2 . Remove the trunk lid trim, refer to Removing and installing trunk lid trim .

3 . Disconnect the connectors and remove from the trunk lid.

Note:

To facilitate installation, it is necessary to attach a cord to the ends of the wire, which, after pulling the wires, remains in the cover.

4 . To reinstall: Mark the position of the hinge balancers ( 3 ) on the boot lid with a felt pen .

5 . Remove the gas-filled stop, refer to Removing and installing the tailgate (Station wagon) .

6 . Ask an assistant to hold the trunk lid and unscrew 2 fastening nuts ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) on the left and right in the trunk lid.

7 . Remove the trunk lid with the help of an assistant.

8 . Installing the trunk lid  in place is done  with the help of an assistant. Set the old cover according to the previously applied marks.

9 . Screw on two nuts on the left and right.

10 . Install the gas-filled stop, refer to Removing and installing the tailgate (Estate) .

11 . Release the wedge lock, close the trunk lid and adjust its position so that the clearance along the fit contour is uniform, refer to the relevant section .

12 . Tighten the nut to 21Nm.

13 . Further installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

14 . Connect the negative (-) battery cable.

Checking and adjusting the trunk lid

1 . Check trunk lid clearances. The gap along the fit contour must be uniform.

• A - 4.0 ± 0.5 mm
• B - 2.0 ± 0.5 mm

2 . Remove the tailgate trim, refer to Removing and Installing Trims (Sedan) .

3 . Loosen the nuts ( 1 ) so that the wedge lock ( 2 ) can be moved.

4 . Close the trunk lid and adjust the clearance to fit contour.

5 . Open the trunk lid and tighten the wedge lock nuts to 8Nm.

6 . Reinstall the tailgate trim, refer to Removing and Installing Trims (Sedan) .

7 . Remove the rubber covers ( 2 ) on the stops on the left and right and screw the stop ( 1 ) completely into the trunk lid.

8 . Screw in the stops so that the closed cover ( 3 ) is flush with the adjacent bodywork and the stops rest lightly against the loading edge ( 4 ).

9 . Place the rubber caps on the stops.

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