Lower A-pillar trim, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Lower A-Pillar Trim Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Lower A-pillar trim panel

Removal:

Unclip two clips - 5 - and remove A-pillar intermediate piece - 4 -.
Unclip lower A-pillar trim - 1 - from intermediate piece - 4 -.
Unclip two clips - 2 - at lower A-pillar trim - 1 -.
Pull hook - 6 - from bracket - 3 -.

Installing:

When installing, ensure that the door rubber is pulled cleanly over the lower A-pillar trim.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

2 - Clamps (Qty. 2)

3 - Bracket

4 - A-pillar intermediate piece

5 - Clamps (Qty. 2)

6 - Hook