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Removing and installing D-pillar trim > < Removing and installing B-pillar trim (bottom)
Removing and installing C-pillar trim
Removing and installing C-pillar trim
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
  W00-0554
  WARNING
Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
1 - C-pillar trim
t  Removing:
–  Remove D-pillar trim → Chapter.
–  Loosen both bolts -2- at top and bottom of C-pillar trim -1-.
–  Remove side padding → Chapter.
–  Unfasten clip -3- beneath side padding; to do so, press a screwdriver between the two clip sections and pull top section of clip upwards. Bottom section of clip is compressed and can be detached.
–  Unfasten rear shelf at outer clip and lift shelf up.
–  Unfasten C-pillar trim at clip -4- and detach.
t  Installing:
  Caution
Always keep to installation sequence for C-pillar trim.
–  Raise rear shelf.
–  Insert trim -1- in mountings at rear shelf.
–  Engage clip -4- in its mounting.
–  Squeeze bottom section of clip -3- and re-insert clip.
–  Screw both bolts -2- back in.
  Caution
Make sure trim is properly secured.
–  Secure rear shelf and side padding.
2 - Bolts (2x)
q   Tightening torque: 4 Nm
q   Self-locking
q   Always renew after removing
q   Always clean threaded holes for bolts (using a tap for example)
3 - Clip (1x)
4 - Clip (1x)

   

Removing and installing D-pillar trim > < Removing and installing B-pillar trim (bottom)