Upper C-pillar trim, removing and installing (Golf wagon/Jetta wagon with side curtain protection 04.01): Removing

• Pry off cap - 1  -.
• Unscrew bolt - 2  - (40 Nm) and remove belt relay - 3  -.
• Loosen C-pillar trim - 4  - in lower area - arrow A  -.

• Pull C-pillar trim - 4  - downward - arrow B  -.

Fig 1: Upper C-Pillar Trim Assembly Overview (Golf Wagon/Jetta Wagon With Side Curtain Protection 04.01)

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• Position standard needle-nose pliers at the side between C-pillar - 1  - and steel clip - 2  -.
• Disengage locking mechanism of steel clip - 2  - by forcefully pushing together using needle-nose pliers - arrows  -.
• Remove steel clip - 2  - from C-pillar - 1  -.

NOTE:

• It is not possible to remove steel clip - 2  - without destroying it.

Fig 2: Removing Upper B-Pillar Trim (Vehicles With Side Curtain Protection 04.01)

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