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How to remove a door belt molding on 2005 Audi a6?

Step 1: Open the Front Door

• Open the front door on the side of the vehicle you’ll be working on.

• Pull up on the door release handle to open the door.

Step 2: Locate the screws

• Look along the top and bottom edges of the belt molding for screws.

• The screws may be covered with caps or plugs.

• Pry off the caps or plugs to expose the screws.

Step 3: Remove the screws.

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the belt molding in place.

Be careful not to drop the screws.

Step 4: Remove the weatherstrip

• Gently pull the weatherstrip away from the door.

• Start at one end of the molding and work your way to the other.

• Be careful not to damage the weatherstrip.

Step 5: Remove the belt molding

• Once all the screws are removed and the weatherstrip removed, you can remove the belt molding.

• Start at one end of the molding and work your way to the other.

• Gently pull the molding away from the door until it comes off.

Step 6: Clean the door

• Wipe the door clean with a damp cloth to remove any dirt, debris, or adhesive residue.

• Let the door dry completely.

Step 7: Reinstall the weatherstrip

• Once the door is dry, you can reinstall the weatherstrip.

• Start at one end of the weatherstrip and work your way to the other.

• Press the weatherstrip into place until it is secure.

Step 8: Reinstall the belt molding

• Once the weatherstrip is reinstalled, you can reinstall the belt molding.

• Start at one end of the molding and work your way to the other.

• Press the molding into place until it is secure.

Step 9: Reinstall the screws.

• Replace the screws that you removed in Step 3.

• Tighten the screws until they are snug.

Step 10: Close the Front Door

• Close the front door to complete the installation.