Removing and installing middle guide rail — 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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• Close sliding door just enough for cover (3) to be unclipped without damage (do not close sliding door completely).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove tail lights Electrical system94Tail lights (Multivan, Transporter).
2. Remove lower trim of sliding door General body repairs, interior70Rear door trim panels; Removing and installing lower trim of sliding door.
3. Unscrew securing bolts (2) at front and rear from cover (3).
4. Close sliding door just enough for cover (3) to be unclipped without damage (do not close sliding door completely).
5. Pull cover (3) in direction of (arrow) out of side panel.

6. First, unscrew securing bolt (1) from C-pillar.
7. Close sliding door until door lock engages in first detent of striker pin.
8. Then, unscrew remaining securing bolts (1).
9. Guide the guide rail (5) out of hinge. [Note: Before installing the guide rail (1), make sure that the intermediate piece (zinc)AKL 381 035 50(6) is adapted using workshop equipment before bonding to the side panel.Cut intermediate piece (zinc)AKL 381 035 50(6) to size as follows: "“cut outer edge round, cut out centre piece, and assemble in a circle”". Before installing cover (3), check securing parts (4) and renew as necessary.]
10. Further installation of guide rail (5) is performed in the reverse order of removal.

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