Removing and Installing Front Side Section Trim

Removing And Installing Front Side Section Trim

Preliminary work

1. Remove dashboard cover.

Removing front side section trim

INFORMATION: To reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the removal steps must be carried out at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.












1. Unclip side section trim from top of A-pillar trim.
2. Unclip side section trim at the lower edge.







3. Remove trim panel in a downward direction.

Installing front side section trim

Installing side section trim

INFORMATION:
- Check that all the fastening clips are positioned fully and correctly.
- Check that all the fastening clips are not bent or broken.
- Replace damaged or missing clips with new ones.
- Make sure that the retaining lugs are not bent or broken.
- Replace the trim panel if the retaining lugs are damaged.







1. Guide in side section trim.
1.1. Push side section trim into the A-pillar trim from below -A-
1.2. Push in side section trim at the bottom -B- .







2. Clip in the trim panel.
2.1. Fit fixing clips in the cut-out in the middle of the trim panel.
2.2. Clip in fixing clips -A- .
2.3. Clip trim panel into the door sill trim -B- .
2.4. Clip trim panel into the A-pillar trim -C- .

Subsequent work

1. Install dashboard cover.