Side trim of rear panel

Fig 1: Side Trim Of Rear Panel

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Rear panel side trim

• Remove rear panel center trim → Center rear panel trim, removing and installing .
• Remove covers - 2  - (2x).
• Loosen rear panel cover (without removing the mounting point for the outer seat belt floor assembly) and insert a wedge between rear panel cover and crossmember for roll bar → Rear panel cover .
• Disengage rear panel trim - 1  - from rear panel starting at top (grab rear panel through opening at - 2  - ).

• After installing, make sure there is a smooth transition to door seal and B-pillar.

2 - Cover