C-pillar trim, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Torque wrench V.A.G 1410

1 - C-pillar trim

• Removal:

• Remove - D  - pillar trim → D-pillar trim, removing and installing .
• Remove two bolts - 2  - on C-pillar trim - 1  - at top and bottom.
• Remove side upholstery → Rear seat side padding, removing and installing .
• 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: 

• 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  -.

• 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)