Okay so last night, at 6pm, after work I decided to install the RS4 pedal covers. The estimated 15 minutes to install this thing is so way off that it isn't even funny. It may be that I've gotten a bit too portly and old, but it took a good 2.5 hours. But after 2 sore ribs, jacking the heck out of both hands and digits, they are on. Pictures to follow later. Most write ups about this, BTW suck. There are many things that are not mentioned. What the heck is an assembly grease? Anyway, here's what I would write on how to install these darn things.
Pull the seat all the way back. Place a blanket or pillow on the door frame on the body of the car since your ribs will be hanging off of it for a long time, most of the time using it as support while you apply pressure to the pedals.
Tools you need (yes, it is required!). Small flathead screwdriver, keyword would be short and sturdy. Don't use the "precision" set. If you have one of the stubby flat heads, you would be of an advantage, I didn't. I used a "sewing machine" type screwdriver, the one that looks like a pen with two screwdriver ends (philips and flat).
Recommended or optional: I used Prolong penetrating lubricant, since I have no idea nor does my local Kragen and Autozone, what the heck assembly grease is. Hair dryer, in retrospect, I probably would have had a better time if I used one of these to soften the rubber.
1. Remove the stock pedals, only the brake and clutch pedals have removal covers. I started with the clutch which was the hardest to remove. Using the screwdriver, get the blade between the rubber and the metal of the pedal and lift up to get the rubber off the pedals. Do it this until you loosen it enough to remove the covers. Brake pedal is by far the easiest to remove.
2. Install the pedals. I started with the Clutch which was the toughest. Start by getting the top of the pedal covers on the pedal. Make sure the metal is on the rubber groove. Using one hand, hold down the top to keep the pedal from moving while using your other or free hand to use the screwdriver to work the rubber so that the metal is inserted into the rest of the rubber groove on the pedal covers. The brake pedal is the easiest, in that you will have more room and that it slips in much easier. Using the same idea, start with the top first and then the left, which is the more rigid since of the rubber. With top and left side secured, use one hand to keep it from moving and use the other hand to work the pedal in. The right side of the pedal is where Audi put the "stress reliever" side of the rubber, where it is workable and pliable. Find the slit in the middle right side and use that as a guide to insert the screwdriver and work down. Note that the brake pedal cover has a middle notch/tab that marries with the hole on the pedal itself.
Accelerator or gas pedal. Start on top and get the right side secured. I had to stretch the left side fairly long to get it on the lower left side of the pedal. Holding the cover with one hand, work the screw driver to the lower 1 quarter of the pedal for the notch which you can insert your blade in and work outwards. Work it to the top. You're finished. Hopefully, yours won't take 2.5 hours, with some sore fingers and ribs.
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Originally Posted by SeKKeY
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