Side Trim, Tunnel Side, Removing and Installing

Fig 1: Front Trim Panel, Screw, Tunnel Side & Clamping Strip

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Removing 

• Remove seat pan → Seat Pan, Removing and Installing .
• Disengage front trim panel - 1  - at arrow position from side panel on tunnel side - 3  -.
• Remove screw - 2  -. 2.5 Nm.
• Pry out clamping strip - 4  -.

• Pull off side panel on tunnel side - 3  - toward rear.

Installing 

• Install side panel on tunnel side - 3  - in reverse order of removal.