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Exploded view of sill panel trim (front) > < Exploded view of A-pillar trim (top)
Removing and installing A-pillar trim (top)
Removing and installing A-pillar trim (top)
  Note
Removal and installation are identical on the left and right.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Removal wedge -3409-
  W00-0016
Removing
  WARNING
Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
–  Use a screwdriver to carefully unclip cap -1- with „airbag“ symbol from A-pillar trim (top).
–  Remove bolt -2-.
–  Starting at top, carefully unclip A-pillar trim (top) -3- with removal wedge -3409--arrow A-.
–  Pull A-pillar trim (top) out of dash panel -arrow B- and detach.
Installing
  WARNING
t  Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Take care not to trap curtain airbag when fitting A-pillar trim (top).
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
  Note
t  If there are still trim clips in the body mounting points, they must be removed and inserted in the trim when installing.
t  Check the clips for damage or deformation and renew them if necessary.
–  Use a thread tap to remove any residual locking fluid from threaded hole for bolt for A-pillar trim (top).
  Note
If the threaded hole is not cleaned, there would be a danger of the new bolt seizing when screwed in and shearing off if removed later.
  A70-10809
–  Insert A-pillar trim (top) -1- in mounting -2- of dash panel and sill panel trim (front) in direction of -arrow-.
–  Clip in A-pillar trim (top) and fold over lip of door seal.
  A70-10429

Exploded view of sill panel trim (front) > < Exploded view of A-pillar trim (top)