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

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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

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. ...

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