Side trim (sill side), removing and installing: Notes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Engine and transmission holder VAS 6095

• Fixture for seat repair VAS 6136

1 - Catch

2 - Side trim (sill side)

• Removal

• Remove seat → Front seats (standard seat), 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.
• Remove backrest adjustment wheel → Backrest adjustment wheel, removing and installing .

• Remove seat height adjustment handle → Seat height adjustment handle, removing and installing .
• Loosen footwell cover retaining strip from side panel Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening .
• Position a screwdriver to head of plastic rivet - 5  - (2x).
• Pry out plastic rivet - 5  - (2x) by turning the screwdriver.

• Remove screw - 4  -.
• Disengage front side panel from locking mechanism - 1  -.
• Pull side panel toward front in order to disengage eyelet - 3  -.
• Disengage side panel toward top.

• Remove connector - 6  -.

• Installing 

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

• Slide footwell cover retaining strip into side panel brackets - 2  - Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening .

3 - Eye

4 - Screw

5 - Plastic rivets (2x)

6 - Connector

7 - Wire to four-way lumbar support switch