Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 2-door models

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Wedges -T10383

Removing

Upper part of B-pillar trim

Note

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

–	Remove front belt end fitting → Chapter.

–	Move belt height adjuster to lowest position.

Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 2-door models

–	Lever out cap -3- marked with an “airbag” symbol using a screwdriver.

–	Remove bolt -2-.

–	Release side trim panel in area of overlap to upper B-pillar trim -1- → Chapter.

–	Starting at bottom, detach upper B-pillar trim -1- from door seal and release it from retaining clips -arrows A- using wedge -T10383-.

–	Pull upper B-pillar trim -1- out of body mounting -arrow C-. To do this, swing trim towards inside and simultaneously pull it off downwards.

–	Thread out belt webbing through slider for belt height adjuster and remove upper B-pillar trim.

Installing

Note

Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
Following installation, ensure that the upper B-pillar trim is positioned in door seal beading.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - B-pillar trim“

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