JimmyC83

BD, i hope you don't mind i used your writeup and mated them with these pictures i took over a year ago when i was doing the same
=) Henry let me know if you have a problem with this writeup and ill make the necessary changes




Referencing <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/610553.phtml"> This Original Post </a>
Made by Boston Driver on 2006-03-30 11:46:45


Disclaimer: No responsibility nor accountability will be taken for any modifications or changes done to one's car following this writeup

OK Let's Begin.

All you need is:
<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/tools.jpg">
(yes BD's putty knife is safer than a flathead)


<b>Door trim removal:</b> 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.

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/howtodoor.jpg">




<b>Dash trim removal:</b> Again, use the plastic putty knife and work from the lower outer edge. It is held in by four suprisingly long toothed pegs that are on the back on the trim piece. (note red lines as pegs pictured rear of hazard)

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/howtoquattro.jpg">




<b>Shift surround:</b> 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. Note the Yellow Dots the "Peg blocks"

<b>&amp; Ashtray cover: </b> 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. note Red outline

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/centerconsole.jpg">




<b>Armrest tray: (3 pics )</b> 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.

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/howtotray.jpg">

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/howtoarmrest.jpg">

the Tray, i plasti-dipped mine later to cover the "peeling" and wear and tear.

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/traywithouttrim.jpg">




<b>Piece between brake lever and tray:</b> Just use the plastic putty knife. Held in with a few small metal pegs.
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<b>Under armrest hinge:</b> 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, (you might also need to unplug wires if you car is equipped with factory phone setup. The telephone plug is hidden in a protective foam). Then using the plastic putty knife, remove the trim, which is held in with small metal pegs.

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/removearmrest.jpg">

You will have to take out the plastic vent guide shown here before you can get at the 13mm bolt that secures the armrest (BTW tighten this VERY hard + add felt to kill the squeaking armrest effect =)

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/ventduct.jpg">

and lift the armrest straight up

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/armrestseparated.jpg">

Picture of phone cord once disconnected

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/telephone.jpg">





<b>Brake lever:</b> 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. Note the red dot is where you want to pivot.

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/howtoebrake.jpg">

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/ebrakedot.jpg">


<b> Hazard switch trim:</b> 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. Note Red color is Clip locations

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/hazard.jpg">


A Finished Picture of the center:

<img src="http://twinturboa6.com/pix/cfdiy/finalcenter.jpg">

Boston Driver

<center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/hliu55/reference/zdmak.jpg"></center><p>...they seemed to change the set, now larger (and more expensive now)...<ul><li><a href="http://www.zdmak.com/wbstore/main.asp?action=PROD&amp;PROD=ST9030SET&amp;CTMP=1 ">ZDMAK tools</a></li></ul>

RS2urq

Awesome pictures and help for me and installation of CF set I just purchased from seller in Slovakia (if they ever get here!)

Great looking interior.

My purchase includes the whole center armrest box so maybe some of the fitting in that area is just replacing the box!?

The reveal around the hazard button sounds like a big pain, and the central focus of the installation, so I will have to figure out how to remove the radio, which I have never done.

Just have to figure where the boost gauge after the PES supercharger will reside!

P

04/A6/2.7t/S-line

awesome write up guys!!! Just pulled out all my trim with ease thanks to this thread. Well almost all, just like to confirm that the hand-brake is indeed a PITA

now 2-3 weeks wait for the Carbon trim


thanks again: Boston Driver and Jimmy!!

RistoEe

04/A6/2.7t/S-line

Did you sent your trim set somewhere to covered with carbon fiber or did you found somewhere the whole carbon fiber set?

Boston Driver

Glad that helped! Good luck with the carbon fiber!

04/A6/2.7t/S-line

sent it to get covered couldn't find a RS6 set.

hyped

Cant see any pics?

NikkyG

Any pics for this post?