D-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing

D-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)





• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)





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

• Replace self-locking screws.





1 D-pillar trim

• Removal:

- Remove roof panel trim => [ Roof Panel Trim, Removing and Installing ].

- Remove bolt - 3 - by sliding covering plate in eyelets to the rear => [ Partition grille lifting eyes, loosening ].

- Release only the rear edge of luggage compartment side trim => [ Luggage Compartment Side Trim ].

- Unclip D-pillar trim - 1 - from top downward.

- Remove D-pillar trim upward out of luggage compartment side trim.

- Remove D-pillar trim to the rear from trim - 4 - above rear door.

- Remove bolts for head-level airbag in rear area => [ Side Curtain Airbag, Avant ] Side Curtain Airbag, Servicing.

- Remove the bolts - 6 -.

- Remove trim - 5 - above rear side window.

• Installing:

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. Observe the following when doing so:

- Secure head-level airbag with new bolts => [ Side Curtain Airbag, Avant ] Side Curtain Airbag, Servicing.

- Slide D-pillar trim into mount for cover - 4 - above rear doors.

- Slide D-pillar trim behind luggage compartment side trim.

- Insert trim - 1 - into mounts using spring clips - 2 -.

- Tailgate rubber must be laid over D-pillar trim.

CAUTION!
Ensure trim is held securely.

2 Spring clamp

3 Bolt

• Tightening specification 9 Nm

• To loosen and tighten, push covering plate in eyelet to the rear => [ Partition grille lifting eyes, loosening ]

4 Cover over rear door

5 Cover over rear side window

6 Screws, (Qty. 2)

• Tightening specification 3.5 Nm

Partition grille lifting eyes, loosening





- Press covering plate - 1 - in partition grill eyelet - 2 - to the rear and remove the bolt lying behind it.