So Fix it

The 2002 Audi Quattro wagon is an Avant or estate version of the A4, which is a high end Passat. Within the Volkswagen Auto Group (VAG) Audi is the mass luxury brand -- Lamborgini and Bugatti are the top tiers of luxury. THe Quattro system is Audis famed all-wheel drive system that enabled Audi to rise to the top of the luxury market after BMWs rear-wheel drive system became less popular. The trunk panel can need removal if it has become damaged or if you want to access the wiring underneath.

Instructions

1

Park your 2002 Audi Quattro wagon somewhere with room around the rear of the car. Make sure the emergency brake is on before you turn the engine off and pull the trunk release latch. Get out of the car and empty out the rear of the car so you have room to work in.

2

Unscrew the eight Philips head screws that secure the bottom of the trunk panel to the rear hatch. Make sure to keep the screws as replacement Audi parts are a lot more expensive then most other car manufacturers, even though they are just regular Volkswagen parts in most cases. Unscrew the four Philips head screws on the top part of the panel. The panel wont come out now, it is still held in place by pressure.

3

Pry the panel off the rear hatch with a flathead screwdriver. Push the flathead into the seam and work it along the seam line. Once the panel is standing out all along the edge, then pull the panel off by hand. Place the panel somewhere safe as it can be broken if stepped on. If you are replacing the panel then just follow the removal procedure in reverse.

Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports no safety recalls for Volkswagens 2001 Audi S4 as of 2010, NHTSA has record of various Technical Service Bulletins and consumer complaints pointing to problems with this models electrical system, engine, and drivers side seats.

Electrical Problems

On January 26, 2010, Volkswagen issued a Technical Service Bulletin and reported to the NHTSA that owners of 2001 Audi S4 vehicles may experience problems with malfunctioning ignition coils. This issue could cause the indicator light to alert the driver of deterioration in performance. Consumer complaints to NHTSA indicate that missing pixels in the instrument panel may keep the driver from being able to read safety warnings.

Engine Problems

Multiple consumers have complained to NHTSA that their 2001 Audi S4 vehicles have experienced coolant leaking into the engine. If not repaired, this can lead to motor failure. A Technical Service Bulletin was issued in 2005 by the manufacturer but, as of 2010, no recall has been issued.

Seat Problems

The NHTSA has received several consumer complaints about drivers side seats rocking in 2001 Audi S4 models. One consumer report indicates that a year after having the seat rails and frame replaced by the dealer, the same problem has resurfaced. No Technical Service Bulletins or recalls have been issued to address this problem as of 2010.