Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 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. |
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Removal lever -80 - 200 |
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Remove rear shelf support
→ Chapter. |
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Remove roof end strip
→ Chapter. |
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Unclip -arrows A- C-pillar trim
in area of retaining clips from body mountings using removal
lever -80 - 200-. |
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Remove C-pillar trim downwards -arrow
B-. |
Note
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Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and
renew if necessary. |
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Remove any retaining clips left in body mountings
using removal tool -T40280- and fit them in C-pillar trim
for installation. |
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Following installation, ensure that the C-pillar trim
is positioned in rear lid seal beading. |
| Installation is carried out in reverse order. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Wedges -T10383
Removing
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Note
Removal and installation are described for the left
vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
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Other materials:
Checking shock absorbers when removed
Defective shock absorbers can be identified by loud rumbling
noises when driving, caused by wheel hopping, especially on bad
roads. Heavy fluid leakage is an additional visual indication.
Note
Shock absorbers are maintenance-fre ...
Preparing new windows for installing
Note
The area on which the adhesive bead is applied is not
precoated or primed.
The sealing lip is included with a new windscreen.
No win ...
Notes for wheel alignment
Wheel alignment must be performed only using a VW/AUDI-approved
wheel alignment unit!
Whenever wheels are aligned, both the front and rear axles
must be measured.
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Carry alignment out with the wheel alignm ...
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