Lower A-pillar trim, removing and installing

Fig 1: Lower A-Pillar Trim Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Lower A-pillar trim panel

• Removal:

• Unclip two clips - 5  - and remove A-pillar intermediate piece - 4  -.
• Unclip lower A-pillar trim - 1  - from intermediate piece - 4  -.
• Unclip two clips - 2  - at lower A-pillar trim - 1  -.
• Pull hook - 6  - from bracket - 3  -.

• Installing: 

• When installing, ensure that the door rubber is pulled cleanly over the lower A-pillar trim.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

2 - Clamps (Qty. 2)

3 - Bracket

4 - A-pillar intermediate piece

5 - Clamps (Qty. 2)

6 - Hook