Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing D-pillar trim

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Trim, noise insulation / Interior trims / 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.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal lever -80 - 200

Removing

–	Remove roof end strip → Chapter.

–	Release D-pillar trim -1- in area of retaining clips -2- from body mountings using removal lever -80 - 200-.

–	Release D-pillar trim -1- from luggage compartment side trim.

–	Unclip D-pillar trim from retaining clips -3-.

–	Pull D-pillar trim -1- downwards out of moulded headliner -arrow-, and remove it.

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 D-pillar trim for installation.
Following installation, ensure that the D-pillar trim is positioned in rear lid seal beading.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

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