Tunnel-side side trim, removing and installing: Notes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Special Tool - Engine And Transmission Holder VAS 6095

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• Engine and transmission holder VAS 6095

Fig 2: Fixture For Seat Repair VAS 6136

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• Fixture for seat repair VAS 6136

Fig 3: Tunnel-Side Side Trim Remove/Install Components

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• 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.
• Loosen footwell cover retaining strip from side panel Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening .

• Position a screwdriver to head of plastic rivet - 2  - (2x).
• Pry out plastic rivet - 2  - (2x) by turning the screwdriver.
• Disengage side panel - 1  - toward top.

• 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