Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing side trim panel
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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Wedges -T10383 |
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Remove rear seat backrest
→ Chapter. |
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Remove sill strip
→ Chapter. |
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Unclip side trim panel -1- from upper
B-pillar trim and C-pillar trim -2-. |
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Starting at front, release side trim panel -1-
in area of clips from body mountings -arrows-
using wedge -T10383-. |
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If fitted, disconnect connector on button for deactivating interior
monitoring and vehicle inclination sensor -E616- and remove side trim
panel -1-. |
Note
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Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and
renew if necessary. |
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Following installation, ensure that the side trim
panel is positioned in the door seal beading. |
Install in reverse order, but note the following: |
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Insert retaining clips into side trim panel. |
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Caution
Before installing side trim panel, ensure that the locking
mechanisms of all clips are in
-position 1-. |
It is not possible to install the side panel trim without
problem if clips are in -position 2-. |
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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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Note
Removal and installation are described for the left
vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
...
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Issue 05.14
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and some special aids deployed.
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Disconnecting the Tow Hitch
After towing, remove the hitch:
1. Insert the key and turn to align the top of the key
with the "unlocked" position.
2. While firmly holding the bottom of the hitch (to
prevent it from dropping to the ground), pull the
locking cylinder out approximately 1/8" (0.5 cm), and
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It is not possible to use sno ...
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