Audi A4 (b6) Door Panel Removal ? - How?

[recliner]

Thanks, removed the screw, but panel isn't budging. I am assuming it's held in place by clips ... but where? Does it pop out or up?

[sboutros]

It is held in by 5 big plastic clips and a few smaller ones. The panel comes straight out (away from the door laterally) but does require a fair bit of force.

The 5 clips are around the perimeter of the door panel. You will very likely break some or most of the big clips but not to worry as the Audi dealer sells new ones for about ~$1 each - so just stop by and get them from the parts department.

To get started use a screw driver covered in masking tape and pry the panel away from the door and then work around the perimeter. Pull forcefully but in a controlled manner and keep in mind there are a few wires/items that attach to the panel (window controller, latch control rod, lights).

[britinindy]

sboutros described the process well. If you work the panel out with a screwdriver (I used a plastic spatula from the kitchen) until you can get your fingers under it, then pull straight out. I found that a short sharp tug at each connection point did the job and I didn't break any clips.
If you think this is tricky wait until your windshield washer bottle springs a leak and you have to remove it ... it's been a whole day and I'm still working it!

[recliner]

Thanks sboutros and britinindy for the quick replies and clear instructions. Got panel off with 2 out of 5 clips intact. Used a flexible plastic putty knife to pry it far enough away to get started.

Window is stuck solid in down position. Removed and tested motor and it is working properly, so on to regulator. Wish me luck... good luck with the washer bottle.

[drahrs]

Originally Posted by Rusnak_322

I am having the same problem with my 2004. I need to get the front and rear door skins off. Both windows are acting up. The front sounds like it has something grinding on it when it goes up and down. the rear keeps popping off the track and has been repaired by the dealer 4 times.
Any online service manuals out there?

Hi Rusnek, did you get to the bottom of this as this has happened to my car today. it sounds like a bit of glass or a stone is grinding against the window (front driver) and it won't close all the way.

I took it to audi early this year and it cost about £50 to fix it so i want to see if i could do it myself.

Was it something grinding or was something broken?

Darren

[david maclean]

hi recliner,i had some problem turned out the wires between the door and the car body had broken and had to be re-soldered together.Wires are located in the black rubber sleeve. Hope this helps..