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Removing and installing B-pillar trim > < Removing and installing upper A-pillar trim

Passat (B3)

Removing and installing lower A-pillar trim
Removing and installing lower A-pillar trim
  Note
To remove lower trim (left or right), sill panel strip must first be removed → Chapter.
   
1 - Right trim
q   Removing - remove screw, first take out trim from spring clip and then out of clip
q   Trim can be pulled out beneath upper A-pillar trim
q   Installing - position bottom of upper A-pillar trim, guide in clips and push lug in spring clip
q   To ease assembly of lug in spring clip - remove lower securing bolt for stowage compartment
q   Checking seat of trim on door inner seal
2 - Spring clip
q   Inserted in A-pillar
3 - Clip
q   Once secured correctly on trim, bend clip slightly with screwdriver
q   Inserted in A-pillar
4 - Left trim
q   Removing - unscrew bonnet release and unhook cable
q   Remove screw, first take out trim from spring clip and then out of clip
q   Trim can be pulled out beneath upper A-pillar trim
q   Installing - position bottom of upper A-pillar trim, guide in clips and push lug in spring clip
q   To ease assembly of lug in spring clip, remove lower securing bolt for stowage compartment
q   Checking seat of trim on door inner seal

   

Removing and installing B-pillar trim > < Removing and installing upper A-pillar trim