Removing and installing front door trim, 2-door models: VW Polo 6C

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6C (2014–2017)

• Renewed: if necessary

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• Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
• When fitting door trim panel, first slide hook (front section of door trim panel) under front trim panel cover.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. Remove bolt (1) on underside (4.5 Nm). — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)
3. Models with manual adjustment of exterior mirror, unclip trim (1) from door trim using wedge T10383/1.
4. Models with electric adjustment of exterior mirror, unclip trim (1) from door trim using wedge T10383/1 and disconnect connector.
5. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) (4.5 Nm). — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)

6. ⚠ When the door trim is separated, there is a risk that fastening elements may be damaged. To avoid this, always follow the specified order and positions of clips when removing the door trim. — Release door trim from clips in (specified sequence). Use wedges T10383 to do this.
7. Swivel rear area of door trim panel upwards slightly.
8. Pull door trim panel out of window slot.
9. Now unhook Bowden cable (1) from interior door handle on inside of door trim.
10. Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harnesses from door trim. [Note: Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]
11. ⚠ 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: When fitting door trim panel, first slide hook (front section of door trim panel) under front trim panel cover. Then push door trim panel into window slot seal and press into clips, working from top to bottom.]

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