Removing and installing deformation element of C-pillar trim — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes A32, A33

• Renewed: if necessary

Don't miss

• Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove C-pillar trim .
2. Release and lower roof trim at rear as much as necessary .
3. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
4. Remove deformation element of C-pillar trim (3) from body. Slightly push curtain airbag upwards when doing so. [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]

Other VW procedures

• Removing engine · 41 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft – VW Golf Cabriolet · 47 torque figures
• Adjusting valve timing – VW Passat B5 · 83 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshafts – VW Passat B6 · 39 torque figures
• Removing and installing coolant pump · 53 torque figures
• Removing and installing dual-mass flywheel – VW Passat B5 · 3 torque figures
• Removing and installing steering box, right-hand drive vehicle
• Removing and installing filling connection · 1 torque figures
• Checking delivery pressure and fuel delivery quantity of fuel system pressurisation pump G6, engine codes CFFA, CFFB, CFGB, CLLA, CFGC
• Removing and installing steering rack, left-hand drive – VW