Upper C-pillar trim, removing and installing (Jetta 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  - into first detent - 2  - of C-pillar trim - arrow A  -.
• Insert steel clip - 3  - into mount.

• Slide steel clip - 1  - up to second detent - 4  - - arrow B  -.

Fig 1: Slide Steel Clips Into Detents Of C-Pillar Trim

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NOTE:

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

• Clip trim - 1  - to C-pillar - 2  -.
• Insert door seal.

Fig 2: Installing C-Pillar Trim (Jetta With Side Curtain Protection )

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