Upper A-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 A-pillar trim
- Removal:
- Remove sun visor → Sun visor, removing and installing .
- Fold down roof grab handle - 5 -.
- Fold down lid above bolts on roof grab handle - 4 -.
- Remove bolts - 2 -.
- Unclip rear airbag label - 9 - (on B-pillar) and move it down.
- Remove bolt from airbag label.
- Remove upper A-pillar trim - 1 - below upper B-pillar trim and unclip three clips - 3 -.
- Remove upper A-pillar trim - 1 - to the rear.
- Installing:
CAUTION:
Always follow installation sequence for A-pillar trim.
- Guide upper A-pillar trim - 1 - toward front between door rubber and side plate.
- Guide trim retainer - 10 - into the proper clip.
- Clip upper A-pillar trim - 1 - using three clips - 3 -.
- Slide trim under upper B-pillar trim.
- Ensure that clip and metal hook of head-level airbag adapter engage securely.
CAUTION:
Ensure trim is held securely.
2 - 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)
3 - Clamps (Qty. 3)
4 - Roof grab handle cover
5 - Roof grab handle
6 - Mounts
7 - Groove
8 - Gasket
- After assembling trim, make sure seal is properly fitted.
9 - Airbag label
10 - Retainer