Rear panel sill, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G 1783

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1783

Fig 2: Rear Panel Sill Remove/Install Components

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1 - Rear panel sill

Removal:

Remove rear panel trim → Rear panel trim, removing and installing .
Remove four bolts - 2 -.
Remove rear panel sill - 1 - upward.

Installing:

Check whether the four expanding nuts - 3 - are seated properly and replace them if necessary.
Position rear panel sill with four holes on expanding nuts - 3 -.
Thread in four bolts - 2 - through holes into expanding nuts - 3 -.

2 - Screws (4x)

Tightening torque 3 Nm

3 - Expanding nuts (4x)