2022 Q5 middle console gear shift panel trim
03-29-2023, 09:02 AM
#22
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You have to remove the volume **** trim piece (where the small cubby is) first, and then you can remove the piano black trim.
There is a T20 torx screw underneath the rubber mat where the (small) right side cubby is, below the volume ****, that needs to be removed. Then, starting at the lower left corner, I used a nylon/plastic trim removal tool to gently pry up the piece and I worked my way around counter-clockwise to the upper left corner (the whole piece just pulls up once the screw is removed). Disconnect the wiring harness for the volume **** and set that trim piece aside.
The piano black trim piece (photo above) is just held in by clips, so I just used the trim removal tool again to pry up the piece/pulled straight up.
This thread is good to see where the clips are, and you don't need to remove the shift **** if you're only removing the piano black trim piece;
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-...-next-3039966/
There is a T20 torx screw underneath the rubber mat where the (small) right side cubby is, below the volume ****, that needs to be removed. Then, starting at the lower left corner, I used a nylon/plastic trim removal tool to gently pry up the piece and I worked my way around counter-clockwise to the upper left corner (the whole piece just pulls up once the screw is removed). Disconnect the wiring harness for the volume **** and set that trim piece aside.
The piano black trim piece (photo above) is just held in by clips, so I just used the trim removal tool again to pry up the piece/pulled straight up.
This thread is good to see where the clips are, and you don't need to remove the shift **** if you're only removing the piano black trim piece;
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-...-next-3039966/
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03-29-2023, 11:00 AM
#24
Yeah, I didn't want to cover up the carbon fiber trim in my 2023 SQ5, so I ended up removing the piano black trim plate and wrapped it in a satin black vinyl myself;
If I could have found a replacement trim piece or even an "overlay" that only covered the piano black portion on Amazon/Ebay/AliExpress, I would have gone that route instead (I have a carbon fiber center console overlay on my Tesla Model 3).
The piano black trim wasn't difficult to remove and wrap it, but definitely remove it first vs. trying to wrap it while it's still in the car (lesson learned).
If I could have found a replacement trim piece or even an "overlay" that only covered the piano black portion on Amazon/Ebay/AliExpress, I would have gone that route instead (I have a carbon fiber center console overlay on my Tesla Model 3).
The piano black trim wasn't difficult to remove and wrap it, but definitely remove it first vs. trying to wrap it while it's still in the car (lesson learned).
03-29-2023, 11:51 AM
#25
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spinmar (03-29-2023)
03-29-2023, 01:02 PM
#26
I found it easier to lay a rectangular piece of vinyl down on a table with the adhesive facing up, and then lowering/gently pushing the piano black console trim down onto it. Most of the trim is pretty flat so it's not too bad, and I used a hair dryer to heat up any areas where I needed the vinyl to adhere better/lay flat. I also took my time using an x-acto knife to cut the vinyl to the shape of the trim (you'll want to use a new/sharp one).
My I ask from where/how you bought the "satin black vinyl"? The look is terrific.
03-29-2023, 01:25 PM
#27
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https://a.co/d/i3J8Bfo
03-29-2023, 01:48 PM
#28
Thanks, and I used the "VViViD+ Satin Black Premium Adhesive Vinyl Wrap Film (1.5ft x 5ft)" from Amazon;
https://a.co/d/i3J8Bfo
https://a.co/d/i3J8Bfo
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