Instrument Panel Trim Removal?
06-16-2008, 04:31 PM
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Instrument Panel Trim Removal?
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/86812/instrumenttrim.1.jpg"></center><p>So I'm swapping out my dark S8 wood trim(anyone want the set?) for the Vavona as per the original post below and I've hit a snag. Do any of you guys that have swaped out trim know how to remove the small piece to the left of the instrument cluster and the piece above the glove box? I've got the Bentley(see picture), but what I've found isn't very clear so before I go tearing something off and kicking myself I thought I'd ask anyone whose already done it.
Does the instrument cluster have to come out to get to the piece on the left? Does the glovebox have to come out to get the one on the right? I'm hopeful it doesn't require all of that to get those two pieces swaped out, but maybe it does. Any hints to save me from tearing the car down any further?<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/154963.phtml">Original Post</a></li></ul>
Does the instrument cluster have to come out to get to the piece on the left? Does the glovebox have to come out to get the one on the right? I'm hopeful it doesn't require all of that to get those two pieces swaped out, but maybe it does. Any hints to save me from tearing the car down any further?<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/154963.phtml">Original Post</a></li></ul>
06-16-2008, 06:15 PM
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Yes, there is a 5mm bolt on the back (8mmsocket), but the clip slides out.
The bolt just for adjusting how far they stick out. I've removed mine a couple of times for the carbon fiber trim.
06-16-2008, 06:37 PM
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Re: You can leave the center vent in, just remove the two side vents. 2 clips on the driver's side
Ah, no. Turns out there is a screw only accessible from under the open glove box(or under the knee bar on the driver's side) that anchors that vent in. Torque alone wasn't working for me. At least that's the case on my 01 S8. Thanks for the feedback though. Thanks to that I was inspired to look further and actually got those two pieces swapped. Now it's time for put-it-all-back-together fun!
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06-17-2008, 04:23 AM
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Probably around $150
Let me get all the parts together and take a look. I want to see if there are any scratches or other detractors. My preference would be to sell the whole set as a kit.
What do you mean by "back window"?
What do you mean by "back window"?