Upper A-Pillar Trim

Upper A-Pillar Trim

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)





CAUTION!
Note safety precautions for working on airbags. Refer to => [ Airbag System Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions and side curtain airbags => [ Side Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions ] Side Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions.





1 Upper A-pillar Trim

• Removal:

- Remove sun visor. Refer to => [ Sun Visor ] Roof Trim, Sedan.

- Fold down roof grab handle - 5 -.

- Fold down lid above bolts on roof grab handle - 4 -.

- Remove bolts - 2 -.

- Unclip rear airbag label - 9 - (on B-pillar) and move it down.

- Remove bolt from airbag label.

- Remove upper A-pillar trim - 1 - below upper B-pillar trim and unclip three clips - 3 -.

- Remove upper A-pillar trim - 1 - to the rear.

• Installing:

CAUTION!
Always follow installation sequence for A-pillar trim.

- Guide upper A-pillar trim - 1 - toward front between door rubber and side plate.

- Guide trim retainer - 10 - into the proper clip.

- Clip upper A-pillar trim - 1 - using three clips - 3 -.

- Slide trim under upper B-pillar trim.

- Ensure that clip and metal hook of head-level airbag adapter engage securely.

CAUTION!
Ensure trim is held securely.

2 Screws, (Qty. 2)

• Tightening specification 4 Nm

• self-locking

• replace after each disassembly

• Threaded holes for screws must always be cleaned (for example, with thread cutter)

3 Clamps (Qty. 3)

4 Roof Grab Handle Cover

5 Roof Grab Handle

6 Mounts

7 Groove

8 Seal

• After assembling trim, make sure seal is properly fitted.

9 Airbag Label

10 Retainer