Removing and installing door trims: VW Golf Cabriolet

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016)

• Renewed: if necessary

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• Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
• Then push door trim panel into window slot seal and press into clips, working from top to bottom.

🔩 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. Switch off ignition.
2. Detach decorative trim (1) from door trim using wedge T10383/1.
3. Remove bolts (1) and (2) (4.5 Nm). — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)
4. Turn clips (arrows) 90° anti-clockwise.
5. ⚠ When the door trim is being detached, there is a risk that fastening elements will be damaged. To avoid this, always detach the door trim from the clips in the specified order. — Release door trim from clips in (specified sequence). Use wedges T10383 to do this.

6. Pull door trim upwards vertically out of window slot.
7. Now unhook Bowden cable (1) from interior door handle on inside of door trim.
8. Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring connectors from door trim. [Note: Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]
9. ⚠ Before installing door trim, ensure that the locking mechanisms of all clips are in (position 1).It is not possible to install the door trim without problem if clips are in (position 2)! — Install in reverse order of removal. [Note: Then push door trim panel into window slot seal and press into clips, working from top to bottom.]

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