Removing and installing lower rear lid trim, as of 2010 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

• Renewed: as necessary

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• With this level, the "“lock cylinder cover of the child lock”" and the "“inner lock trim”" must also be removed.
• Damage to rear lid trimTrim must be renewed in the event of non-observance.Please carefully release trim around lid lock first! — Only loosen towards corners once trim has been released there.
• Do not simply pull trim down; instead, grip behind trim with fingers and press against rear lid with thumbs.
• Before installing, check clips (1) for damage and renew as necessary.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear lid trim at lower left and right ends on window frame .
2. Carefully lever switch (5), using screwdriver (arrow), out of rear lid trim (1).
3. Disconnect connector at switch (5). [Note: With this level, the "“lock cylinder cover of the child lock”" and the "“inner lock trim”" must also be removed.]
4. Carefully push inner lock trim upwards and pull it off panel.
5. Insert 2 spiral drills (1 mm in diameter) 15 mm deep into apertures of lock cylinder cover of child lock. Press drills together and pull cover out of mounting brackets.

6. ⚠ Damage to rear lid trimTrim must be renewed in the event of non-observance.Please carefully release trim around lid lock first! — Only loosen towards corners once trim has been released there.
7. Do not simply pull trim down; instead, grip behind trim with fingers and press against rear lid with thumbs.
8. If trim is loose from rear lid lock to corners, remainder of trim comes loose.
9. Unscrew bolts (3) (Qty 2).
10. Hold trim firmly with one hand. Remove pull loop (4) with the other hand.
11. Trim is now completely free and can be removed.
12. Release clips (1) which have remained in rear lid using release lever T10039. [Note: Before installing, check clips (1) for damage and renew as necessary.]

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