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

• Remove rear shelf → Rear shelf, removing and installing  .
• Unclip cover cap - 2  - and unscrew hex bolt - 3  - (40 Nm).
• Remove belt relay - 1  - , tension disc - 4  - and spacer sleeve - 5  -.

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Relay, Tension Disc, Spacer Sleeve, Cover Cap And Hex Bolt

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• Pull off seal - 6  - in area of trim.

• Position release tool T10078 at transition from molded headliner to C-pillar trim.
• Distance from rear windshield to center of tool must be approx. 66 mm ( - dimension A  - ).
• Slide release tool T10078 between molded headliner and C-pillar trim until it engages audibly - arrow A  -.

Fig 2: Release Tool T10078 Inserted Between Molded Headliner And C-Pillar

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• Pull tool back - arrow B  - , thereby removing lower part of steel clip - 1  -.

• Unclip trim - 1  - from C-pillar - 2  -.

NOTE:

• Check clips - 3  - and replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Trim, C-Pillar And Clips

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• 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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