C-pillar trim, removing and installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1783
CAUTION:
Note safety precautions for working on airbags →
Airbag system, general safety precautions and side curtain airbags →
Side curtain airbag, additional safety precautions .
NOTE:
- Replace self-locking screws.
1 - C-pillar trim
- Removal:
- Remove rear seat side panel → Rear seat side padding, removing and installing or rear side airbag → Rear side airbag (foldable backrest), removing and installing .
- Remove luggage compartment side trim → Side luggage compartment trim .
- Remove cover above rear doors → Trim above rear door, removing and installing .
- Remove rear belt guide → Right and left rear belt guide piece, removing and installing .
- Remove bolts for head-level airbag in rear area → Side curtain airbag (Avant), removing and installing .
- Remove bolts - 3 -.
- Remove trim - 1 -, unclip spring clip - 2 - to do so.
- Installing:
Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:
- Secure head-level airbag with new bolts → Side curtain airbag (Avant), removing and installing .
- Sealing rubber in rear side door must be laid over C-pillar trim.
CAUTION:
Ensure trim is held securely.
2 - Spring clamp
3 - Screws, (2x)
- Tightening torque 3.5 Nm