D-pillar trim, removing and installing
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1410
CAUTION:
Note safety precautions for working on airbags →
Airbag system, general safety precautions and side curtain airbags →
Side curtain airbag, additional safety precautions .
1 - Upper D-pillar trim
- Removal:
- Remove upper A-pillar trim → Upper A-pillar trim, removing and installing .
- Fold down roof grab handle - 5 -.
- Fold down lid - 4 - above bolts - 6 - on roof grab handle - 5 -.
- Remove two bolts - 6 -.
- Remove upper D-pillar trim - 1 - from upper B-pillar trim.
- Remove roof end → Roof end trim, removing and installing .
- Unclip three clips - 2 - at D-pillar trim - 1 -.
- Remove upper D-pillar trim - 1 - from rear shelf.
- Remove D-pillar trim - 1 -.
- Installing:
CAUTION:
Always follow installation sequence for D-pillar trim.
NOTE:
- If the front and rear roof grab handles have been removed, make sure to use the roof grab handle with clothing hook when installing D-pillar trim.
- Guide D-pillar trim - 1 - first to the rear into rear shelf.
- Guide hooks - 7 - into C-pillar trim slots.
- After installing, slide D-pillar trim - 1 - with front edge beneath upper B-pillar trim and move door seal accurately over trim edges again.
- Ensure that hooks of head-level airbag adapter and clip engage properly.
CAUTION:
Ensure trim is held securely.
2 - Clamps (Qty. 3)
3 - Bolt (Qty. 1)
- Belongs to upper A-pillar trim, holds A-pillar trim and D-pillar trim together
4 - Roof grab handle cover
5 - Roof grab handle
6 - Screws, (2x)
- Tightening torque 4 Nm
- Self-locking
- Replace after each disassembly
- Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)
7 - Hook