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

• Remove support, luggage compartment cover → Luggage compartment cover support, removing and installing (Golf)  .
• Remove roof end strip → Roof end trim, removing and installing (Golf)  .
• Unclip cover cap - 1  - and unscrew hex bolt - 2  - (40 Nm).
• Remove belt relay - 5  - , tension disc - 3  - and spacer sleeve - 4  -.

• Remove spring nuts - 6  - and - 7  -.

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

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• Loosen trim - 9  - in area of rear lid.

Fig 2: Upper C-Pillar Trim Assembly Overview (Golf With Side Curtain Protection)

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• Position release tool T10078 between trim - 2  - and C-pillar - 3  -.
• Slide release tool T10078 until it engages into clip - 1  - - arrow A  -.
• Pull release tool T10078 back - arrow B  - , thereby removing lower part of steel clip - 1  -.

Fig 3: Removing Upper C-Pillar Trim (Golf With Side Curtain Protection)

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• Unclip trim - 2  - from C-pillar - 3  -.

• Disengage locking mechanism of steel clip - 1  - by forcefully pushing together using standard pliers - 2  -.
• Remove steel clip - 1  - from C-pillar.

NOTE:

• It is not possible to remove steel clip - 1  - without destroying it.

Fig 4: Removing Steel Clip From C-Pillar

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