Tunnel-side side trim, 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: Tunnel-Side Side Trim Remove/Install Components

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1 - Backrest

2 - Rear side trim (sill side)

3 - Plastic rivets (2x)

4 - Screw

5 - Bracket

6 - Retainers (2x)

7 - Eye

8 - Front side trim (sill side)

9 - Catch

10 - Connector (3x)

11 - Support

12 - Side trim (tunnel side)

Removal

Remove seat → Front power seats with memory, 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 - 13 - (2x).
Pry out plastic rivet - 13 - (2x) by turning the screwdriver.
Remove side panel - 12 - upward.

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 .

13 - Plastic rivets (2x)