Upper C-pillar trim, removing and installing (Golf with side curtain protection): Installing

CAUTION: For safety reasons, steel clips - 1  - and - 3  - must be replaced after each removal and installation of C-pillar trim

NOTE:

• Steel clips and trim parts can no longer be ordered separately for vehicles with side curtain protection → parts catalog.

• Slide steel clip - 1  - in - direction of arrow A  - into first catch - 2  - of C-pillar trim.
• Insert steel clip - 3  - into mount.

Fig 1: Installing Upper C-Pillar Trim (Golf With Side Curtain Protection)

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• Slide steel clip - 1  - in - direction of arrow B  - up to second catch - 4  -.

NOTE:

• The upper section of trim panel must be fixed with steel clip - 4  - , until it engages audibly.
• Before installing trim, check clips - 3  - for damage and replace if necessary.
• Avoid damage due to striking!

• Clip trim - 1  - to C-pillar - 2  -.
• Secure trim with two spring nuts - 5  - to C-pillar.

• Bolt spacer sleeve - 6  - , tension disc - 7  - and belt relay - 8  - with hex bolt - 9  - (40 Nm) to C-pillar.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt Spacer Sleeve, Tension Disc, Belt Relay With Hex Bolt And C-Pillar

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