D-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1783
CAUTION:
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags →
Airbag Safety Precautions
.
1 - Clips (qty. 2)
2 - Screw
- Tightening torque 4 Nm
- self-locking
- Replace
- Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
3 - Upper D-pillar trim
- Removing
- Remove roof grab handle → Roof Grab Handle, Removing and Installing .
- Remove garment hook → Garment Hook, Removing and Installing .
- Remove screw - 4 -.
- Unclip upper A-pillar trim in area of the D-pillar trim.
- Remove screw - 2 -.
- Unclip upper D-pillar trim - 3 - at clips - 1 - (2x).
- Remove upper D-pillar trim - 3 - inward.
- Installing
- Install D-pillar trim - 3 - in reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Ensure trim is held securely.
- Make sure that door rubber is pulled cleanly over D-pillar trim.
4 - Screw
- Tightening torque 4 Nm
- self-locking
- Replace
- Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)