705719 Removing and installing A-pillar trim

WM 705719 Removing and installing A-pillar trim

Preliminary work

Remove side section trim. -> 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim - section on "Removing" 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim

Removing A-pillar 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.

NOTICE

Caution

- Risk of damage to electric wires and head airbag.

-> When unclipping the trim panel using a tool, make sure not to damage the electric wires lying behind it and the head airbag.

1. Carefully pull out trim for upper A-pillar at the door aperture -arrow-.





Loosening A-pillar trim

2. Turn lock -1- through 90° using pointed-nose pliers and pull off trim -2-.





Releasing lock for A-pillar trim

3. Detach A-pillar trim out of locks -arrow-.





Loosening A-pillar trim

4. Pull off A-pillar trim in an upward direction -arrow-.





Removing A-pillar trim

Information

The upper clip -1- of the A-pillar trim must not be reused.

It must always be replaced, even if there is no visible damage.





Upper clip for A-pillar trim

5. Release upper lock -1- using a screwdriver -A- and pull it off -B-.





Removing upper lock for A-pillar trim

Installing A-pillar trim

Information

The upper clip -1- of the A-pillar trim must not be reused.

It must always be replaced, even if there is no visible damage.





Upper clip for A-pillar 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.

The A-pillar trim is installed in reverse order to installation.

Subsequent work

Install side section trim. -> 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim - section on "Installing" 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim