Removing and installing A-pillar trim, upper A-pillar trim — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

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• At top, the A-pillar trim is secured to the body with a two-piece panel clip.
• Following installation, ensure that the A-pillars trim are positioned in door seal beading.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove A-pillar gap cover .
2. Using removal wedge3409, detach A-pillar trim (1) at transition to moulded headliner (2) from tab of moulded headliner (arrow a). [Note: At top, the A-pillar trim is secured to the body with a two-piece panel clip.]
3. Pull A-pillar trim in area of two-piece clip off body (arrow b) until the stop of the clip has been attained.
4. Push A-pillar trim to installation position (arrow c).
5. Pull A-pillar trim off body (arrow d), and remove it completely.

6. Remove any retaining clips left in body mountings using removal tool T40280, and fit them into trim.
7. Remove head of clip (3) from body.
8. Remove base of clip (4) from trim.
9. Insert base of clip (2) into lower grooves of trim (arrows A).
10. Slide head of clip (1) into trim and into base of clip (2)(arrow c) until tab (arrow b) rests against trim on both sides.
11. Insert trim in vehicle, and clip it to body. [Note: Following installation, ensure that the A-pillars trim are positioned in door seal beading.]

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