928Myles

Hi, I want to remove the RHS A pillar trim from my '90 S4 Auto to reattach some of the lining. I have looked through the workshop manual and have been unable to locate a proceedure. Just by looking it seems that dash and roof lining removal is required. Could someone point me to the proceedure in the manual or otherwise assist?
Many thanks,
Myles Garmonsway

Rob M Budd

Take out the screw holding up the headliner closest to the A pillar.
Take out the screws holding the sunvisor pivot.
Take off the weatherstrip between the A pillar trim and A Pillar.
Carefully pull the headliner down just an inch or two to dislodge the adhesive.
Grasp the A pillar cover and pull it straight off toward the inside of the car.
There's clips that hold the A Pillar cover to the A pillar and they should come off with the cover.

If the A pillar won't come off, wrap a long screwdriver with a rag, insert it between the A pillar and cover till it rests on the inside of the cover. The rag should be wrapped over the tip and shaft to dull the tip and protect surrounding area from scratches. Smack it with the palm of your hand and it should dislodge the clips.

borland

It's in the body section of the WSM that discusses A pillar removal for the windshield replacement.

928Myles

Many thanks,
Myles

ColinB

Myles
When you have the A-pillar off you will probably find some scruffy pieces of felt glued to the top and bottom. They are there to prevent friction between the pillar and the headliner and dash. Don't remove them. If you do you will get an infuriating squeaking sound when the car is in motion.

Colin. 89GT

shadowknight

Does anyone have a picture of the inside view of the a pilliar... I would like to see where the felt is and what position the tabs are. It looks to me that mine have been bent when the PO had the window replaced.