Tunnel-side side trim, removing and installing: Notes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Engine and transmission holder VAS 6095

• Fixture for seat repair VAS 6136

1 - Backrest

2 - Rear side trim (sill side)

3 - Plastic rivets (2x)

4 - Screw

5 - Bracket

6 - Retainers (2x)

7 - Eye

8 - Front side trim (sill side)

9 - Catch

10 - Connector (3x)

11 - Support

12 - Side trim (tunnel side)

• Removal

• Remove seat → Front power seats with memory, removing and installing .
• Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
• Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
• Loosen footwell cover retaining strip from side panel Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening .

• Position a screwdriver to head of plastic rivet - 13  - (2x).
• Pry out plastic rivet - 13  - (2x) by turning the screwdriver.
• Remove side panel - 12  - upward.

• Installing 

Installation is reverse of removal. When doing so, note the following:

• Slide footwell fastening strip into side trim bracket Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening .

13 - Plastic rivets (2x)