Side trim (sill side), removing and installing: Notes

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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: Side Trim (Sill Side) Remove/Install Components

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1 - Catch

2 - Side trim (sill side)

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.
Remove backrest adjustment wheel → Backrest adjustment wheel, removing and installing .

Remove seat height adjustment handle → Seat height adjustment handle, removing and installing .
Loosen footwell cover retaining strip from side panel Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening .
Position a screwdriver to head of plastic rivet - 5 - (2x).
Pry out plastic rivet - 5 - (2x) by turning the screwdriver.

Remove screw - 4 -.
Disengage front side panel from locking mechanism - 1 -.
Pull side panel toward front in order to disengage eyelet - 3 -.
Disengage side panel toward top.

Remove connector - 6 -.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal. When doing so, note the following:

Slide footwell cover retaining strip into side panel brackets - 2 - Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening .

3 - Eye

4 - Screw

5 - Plastic rivets (2x)

6 - Connector

7 - Wire to four-way lumbar support switch