Removing and installing A-pillar trim: VW Golf VII Variant / Golf VII

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020); platform code BE1

• Renewed: if necessary

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• Before installing, always renew the 2 upper retaining clips. — Pull upper A-pillar trim (1) upwards out of dash panel (arrow C).
• Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

📋 Procedure

1. Release upper A-pillar trim (1) from door seal beading.
2. Carefully release upper A-pillar trim (1) starting at top and continuing up to first catch (arrow A) and (arrow B) using removal wedge3409.
3. ⚠ When carrying out the steps below, the curtain airbag may become damaged. For this reason, proceed with extreme caution when bending the barbs. — Insert a screwdriver between body and curtain airbag in area of each of the 2 upper retaining clips.
4. Bend barbs of the 2 retaining clips with the screwdriver until the retaining clips can be removed.
5. ⚠ Before installing, always renew the 2 upper retaining clips. — Pull upper A-pillar trim (1) upwards out of dash panel (arrow C).

6. Disconnect connector on treble loudspeaker and remove upper A-pillar trim (1). [Note: Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.]
7. Remove upper A-pillar trim .
8. Remove A-pillar gap cover .
9. Release trim for triangular window (2) with clip (1) in (direction of arrow A) from body mounting.
10. Pull trim for triangular window (2) with clip (1) upwards out of dash panel (arrow B).
11. Release sill panel moulding from body in area of overlap to lower trim of A-pillar .
12. Remove A-pillar gap cover .
13. Remove bonnet operating lever (3)General body repairs, exterior55Bonnet; Removing and installing bonnet lock operating lever.
14. Remove clip (2).
15. Release lower A-pillar trim (1) in (direction of arrow B) from body. Release lower A-pillar trim from door seal beading while doing so.
16. Remove lower A-pillar trim (1) in (direction of arrow A) from mounting.
17. Release sill panel moulding from body in area of overlap to lower trim of A-pillar .
18. Remove A-pillar gap cover .
19. Remove bonnet operating lever (3)General body repairs, exterior55Bonnet; Removing and installing bonnet lock operating lever.
20. Remove clip (2).
21. Unclip lower A-pillar trim (1) in (direction of arrow A) from mountings.
22. At the same time, release lower A-pillar trim (1) in (direction of arrow B) from body. Release lower A-pillar trim from door seal beading while doing so.
23. Push floor covering in area of bolted connections aside and unscrew nuts (arrows).
24. Lift bracket (1) off studs and pull it out from beneath floor covering.
25. Release sill panel moulding from body in area of overlap to lower trim of A-pillar .
26. Remove A-pillar gap cover .
27. Release lower A-pillar trim (1) in (direction of arrow A) from body. Release lower A-pillar trim from door seal beading while doing so.
28. Remove lower A-pillar trim (1) in (direction of arrow B) from A-pillar. [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.Remove any retaining clips left in body mountings using removal tool T40280 and fit them in A-pillar trims for installation.Following installation, ensure that the A-pillars trim are positioned in door seal beading.]

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