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

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Trim, noise insulation / Interior trims / Removing and installing C-pillar trim, estate

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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