Removing and installing left side window roller blind — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T6 (7E)

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• A second mechanic is required for this assembly work.
• Lower B-pillar trim must be pulled off slightly to remove expansion rivet.
• Only pull roof side member trim off with a 2nd mechanic until roller blind can be removed easily.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To prevent damage/scratching of adjacent surfaces in interior, mask around components and their adjacent surfaces using commercially available adhesive tape and/or cover/mask using plastic foil. — Remove B-pillar trim .
2. Remove C-pillar trim . [Note: A second mechanic is required for this assembly work.]
3. ⚠ To remove and install roller blind on left side window, roof side member trim is loosened up to wardrobe and is then pulled off sufficiently to enable removal and installation of roller blind without damage.Carefully pull off roof side member trim without damaging it. — Move driver seat as far forwards as possible.
4. Remove kitchenette light 1W57 and kitchenette light 3W59(3).
5. Remove kitchenette light 2W58(4).

6. Remove vent (2) from left roof side member trim (1).
7. Remove left roof side member trim (1).
8. Unscrew 2 bolts (2) for roller blind trim on B-pillar.
9. Remove clamping pin for expansion rivet (3) on D-pillar using 3 mm hexagon key and then remove expansion rivet. [Note: Lower B-pillar trim must be pulled off slightly to remove expansion rivet.]
10. Unscrew bolts (2) for roller blind trim (1) on C-pillar.
11. Remove clamping pins for expansion rivet (3) on D-pillar using 3 mm hexagon key and then remove expansion rivets.
12. Release roller blind trim (1) from C-pillar using removal wedge3409.
13. Release roller blind trim (1) from B-pillar using removal wedge3409. [Note: Only pull roof side member trim off with a 2nd mechanic until roller blind can be removed easily.]
14. Carefully remove roller blind with trim in direction of travel with the help of a 2nd mechanic.
15. Renew bolts (2) for roller blind (1) on B-pillar and tighten them.
16. Renew bolts (2) for roller blind trim (1) on C-pillar, and tighten them.

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