Front tweeter grille removal

[downtothebone]

So I've got a set of trim removal tools - what's the best way to prise them out of the pillars?

 

[Sayam]

Nooooo don't pull them, you'll break them.

Remove the A-pillar and then on the reverse you'll see they're held on with little metal clip thingys, remove the metal and then the just push out.

 

[NHN]

Sayam's a pro at this, so heed his advice

 

[downtothebone]

I was hoping I didn't have to remove the a pillar - but thanks I was prodding around the grilled and there didn't seem to be any give and I thought I'm gonna snap something so I stopped right more work than I thought ... Thanks guys. Oh by the way the rear speakers on my cabrio are components which I wasn't expecting. I'm not gonna bother replacing those as its a bit of a faff.

 

[Sayam]

Sayam's a pro at this, so heed his advice

Thanks Nigel

I was hoping I didn't have to remove the a pillar - but thanks I was prodding around the grilled and there didn't seem to be any give and I thought I'm gonna snap something so I stopped right more work than I thought ... Thanks guys. Oh by the way the rear speakers on my cabrio are components which I wasn't expecting. I'm not gonna bother replacing those as its a bit of a faff.

Doing the 3 door or the cabrio (similar setup) is a right ol' mess about lol...5 door nice and easy!

 

[Keram]

Haha, I wonder how I managed to get grills out without removing a pillar, and then putting everything back together =D

 

[Sayam]

Haha, I wonder how I managed to get grills out without removing a pillar, and then putting everything back together =D

Its possible to maybe remove from the front letting the metal clips fall back behind the pillar and then refit the grille but it won't be held as securely.

I can only speak of experience of working on 2009 A3 or newer so they could have had a different design...?

 

[Keram]

Yes, I fitted them back only with 2 of 3 clips It holds ok but I didn't know the proper removal way at that moment.

 

[Sayam]

Yes, I fitted them back only with 2 of 3 clips It holds ok but I didn't know the proper removal way at that moment.

Proper way is to remove the whole a-pillar and then remove the tweeter grille.