patch Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Hi guys hope some one can help with this small problem. I have an issue with my rear wiper motor on 03 A4 avant its running all the time. have looked through a lot of threads on this and recon I have to replace motor..i'm having serious trouble getting rear panel off the boot. have 4 screws out and all 6 clips relased but its still hanging in by both corners up at window.. how do i get it off???thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenda Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have the same issue, except that my motor is dead already. Any info is appreciated J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maersk Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Removing and installing rear lid trim (bottom)Special tools and workshop equipment required t Front-end hook -3370- 1 - Luggage compartment lightq Removing and installing 2 - Bolts (4x)q Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm3 - Rear lid trim (bottom)t Removing:– Open flap for warning triangle and detach warning triangle.– Unscrew bolts -2- (4x).– Disengage fasteners (left and right) at top of trim using front-end hook -3370- → – Carefully pull spring clips -4- of trim at bottom right and left out of rear lid.– Reach between trim and rear lid and disengage four more spring clips -4-.– Detach trim.t Installing:Install in reverse order of removal. Observe the following:– Make sure trim engages in trim panel at rear lid lock. Caution Make sure trim is properly secured.4 - Spring clips (6x) Disengaging trim (bottom) from fastener– Disengage fastener (left and right) at top of trim using front-end hook -3370--arrow-. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenda Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thanks Maersk, I will give it a try. Hopefully I wont break some stuff. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOSMIRE Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 thanks for the posts, we managed it with an aftermarket tool available from any good kitchen drawer - no need for an expensive trip to Audi. See photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenda Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 thanks for the posts, we managed it with an aftermarket tool available from any good kitchen drawer - no need for an expensive trip to Audi. See photo. Nice one, I didn't manage to try it yet. Can the motor be somehow repaired? Or I have to change the whole unit? I assume that the part will be common in whole VW portfolio, so Skoda Octavia Combi should have the same right? (At least from sight from outside) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny_rotten Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hi folks, this is the exact problem that i have - thanks for the instructions - i have just fashioned myself a release tool also, will try it tonight. My motor is dead, which i think is due to a blocked washer nozzle - i guess the fluid went back into the motor. Does anyone know if it is possible to re-condition these motors rather than pay Audi 83 quid for one? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny_rotten Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Havin made a release tool, I am still no closer to removing the trim. Once I have removed the 4 screws - i can pull the trim away from the boot by about 1 cm - enough to get my release tool in. But I can't seem to find what you guys are talking about. Can anyone describe the removal of these spring clips? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busteroonie Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 you have to pull really hard, be carefull when putting back ,just push on gentley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpatman Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 thanks for the posts, we managed it with an aftermarket tool available from any good kitchen drawer - no need for an expensive trip to Audi. See photo. Hi I have made a tool, but have no idea where to put it. I realise it is the window side of the trim, not the boot lock side as shown on the diagram. I've got all of the clips out so its just hanging from the window side and I can see where the end of the tool comes through into the void between the boot and the trim. At either end there is a metal plate so I cant et the tool through there, and inbetween is just space, so I can't figure out where the clips are. Can anyone help? I can send photos if it helps.. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 My rear wiper motor failed spectacularly a few weeks ago (smoke pouring out while I was driving along, so I had to pop the fuse to remove power to both wipers - bad mistake Audi, the front and rear wipers should have separate fuses). Rang my wife when I got home as she works next door to the local Audi dealer, by the time she got home half an hour later I had the tailgate trim off - you just have to use "controlled violence" to pull out the clips, there's no need for a special tool - and by the time she had made a cuppa the new motor was fitted and working and the tailgate trim was back on. Surprisingly the Haynes A4 manual has a very good set of instructions and photos, so if you're still struggling I suggest you either take a look at a copy in a local Halfords or even buy a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redavant Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 No need to remove it, just replace the motor with it hanging. Bit awkward but can be done. I did mine last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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