Removing and installing illuminated sill panel mouldings: VW CC

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

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• For reasons of clarity, the rear backrest is not shown in the illustration.
• For reasons of clarity, clip (2) is shown in removed state.

🔩 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 bench seat / single seats .
2. Remove lower C-pillar trims . [Note: For reasons of clarity, the rear backrest is not shown in the illustration.]
3. Pull out trim (1) in middle area from mounting in body and beading of door seal (arrow A).
4. Pull out trim in lower area from mounting in body (arrow B).
5. Pull out trim in upper area from clip (2) in body (arrow C). [Note: For reasons of clarity, clip (2) is shown in removed state.] [Note: For reasons of clarity, the front seat is not shown in the illustration.]

6. Remove the two bolts (1).
7. Pull out sill panel moulding (2) in area of front door from retainers in sill panel.
8. Cut through cable tie (5) and separate connector (4).
9. Detach sill panel moulding (2) from retainers in front area of B-pillar.
10. Pull sill panel moulding (2) out of retainers in sill panel in area of rear door.
11. Guide seat belt (3) through opening in sill panel moulding (2).
12. Guide seat belt (3) through opening in sill panel moulding.
13. Bend sill panel moulding (2) outwards in rear area of B-pillar.
14. Press sill panel moulding (2) in area of rear door into retainers of sill panel.
15. Position sill panel moulding (2) in front area of B-pillar in respective mountings.
16. Join connector (4) and secure with cable tie (5) to sill moulding (2).
17. Press sill panel moulding (2) in area of front door into retainers of sill panel.
18. Secure sill panel moulding (2) with the two bolts (1) (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
19. Check that sill panel moulding (2) is located in beading of door seals.

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