Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing sill panel moulding, 2-door model

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Trim, noise insulation / Interior trims / Removing and installing sill panel moulding, 2-door model

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

Wedges -T10383

Removing

–	Remove rear bench seat → Chapter.

–	Release sill panel moulding -1- from side member and beading of door seal -arrows- using wedge -T10383-.

Removing and installing sill panel moulding, 2-door model

–	Remove spreader clip -1-.

–	Release locking lug -3- of sill panel moulding from side trim panel -arrow A- using wedge -T10383-.

–	At the same time, pull sill panel moulding -2- towards front off side trim panel -arrow B-.

–	Remove sill panel moulding.

Installing

Note

Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
Remove any retaining clips left in body mountings using removal tool -T40280- and fit them in sill panel moulding for installation.
Following installation, ensure that the sill panel moulding is positioned in the door seal beading.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Removing and installing sill panel moulding, 2-door model

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