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How to remove the dashboard trim of the Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 8V, MK 3 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Dashboard

Removing and refitting the dashboard trim is a straightforward operation that takes only a few minutes and involves a few steps. You will need: new trim pieces, a plastic trim tool, and extraction keys. The first step is to remove the left dashboard trim; use the plastic tool to pry it off. Once removed, you can insert the new piece. The second step is to remove the central trim pieces; use the extraction keys as shown in the video to remove the central and side sections, then insert the new ones.

Updated on 1 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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