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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing C-pillar trim, estate

  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 lever -80 - 200
Removal lever -80 - 200

Removing

Removing and installing C-pillar trim, estate

–  Remove D-pillar trim → Chapter.
–  Remove wheel housing trim → Chapter.
–  Only release luggage compartment side trim in area of C-pillar, D-pillar and rear side window. Do not remove it completely.
–  Unclip C-pillar trim -1- in area of retaining clips -2- from body mountings using removal lever -80 - 200-.
–  Unclip C-pillar trim from retaining clips -3-.
–  Remove C-pillar trim downwards -arrow-.
 
Installing
  Note
  •   Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
  •   Remove any retaining clips -2- left in body mountings using removal tool -T40280- and fit them in C-pillar trim for installation.
  •   Following installation, ensure that the C-pillar trim is positioned in door seal beading.
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Removing and installing C-pillar trim, saloon
  Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate. ...

Removing and installing D-pillar trim
  Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate. ...

Other materials:

Windscreen and rear window washer system
  Pull the two coupling sections apart (no securing device) to loosen the connection. –  To secure the connection, push the two coupling sections together, until you hear and feel them engage.   ...

Removing and installing belt height adjuster, 4-door model and estate
Removing –  Press belt height adjuster button and move slider of belt height adjuster to lowest position. –  Detach upper B-pillar trim → Chapter. –  ...

Operating the speed limiter
Fig. 164 Left-hand side of the steering column: switch and buttons for operating the speed limiter Fig. 165 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: buttons for operating the speed limiter First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  ...

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