Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing A-pillar gap cover

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Trim, noise insulation / Interior trims / Removing and installing A-pillar gap cover

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal wedge -3409

Removing

–	Remove side dash panel cover → Chapter.

–	Unclip A-pillar gap cover -1- from upper A-pillar trim and lower A-pillar trim -arrows-.

–	Release A-pillar gap cover -1- from door seal beading and remove it.

Installing

Note

Following installation, ensure that the A-pillar gap cover is positioned in door seal beading.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

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