C-Pillar Trim

C-pillar Trim, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Torque wrench V.A.G 1410

CAUTION: Note safety precautions for working on airbags and side curtain airbags.







1 - C-pillar trim

- Removal:
- Remove - D - pillar trim.
- Remove two bolts - 2 - on C-pillar trim - 1 - at top and bottom.
- Remove side upholstery.
- Remove clip - 3 - beneath side panel: Press a screwdriver between both parts of the clip and pull the upper part upward. Lower clip part compresses and can be loosened.
- Unclip rear shelf at outer clip and raise it up.
- Unclip C-pillar trim at clip - 4 - and remove it.

- Installing:

CAUTION: Always follow installation sequence for C-pillar trim.

- Raise rear shelf.
- Position trim - 1 - into mounts at rear shelf.
- Install clip - 4 - in its mount.
- Press lower part of clip - 3 - together and insert clip again.
- Reinstall two bolts - 2 -.

CAUTION: Ensure trim is held securely.

- Secure rear shelf and side upholstery.

2 - Screws, (2x)
- Tightening torque 4 Nm
- Self-locking
- Replace after each disassembly
- Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
3 - Clip(Qty. 1)
4 - Clamp(Qty. 1)