Removing and installing left side window roller blind — VW
Removing and installing left side window roller blind on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Removing and installing left side window roller blind
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge
3409
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1783
Caution
To prevent damage/scratching of adjacent surfaces in interior, mask around components and their adjacent surfaces using commercially available adhesive tape and/or cover/mask using plastic foil.
Removing
Remove B-pillar trim
Chapter
.
Remove C-pillar trim
Chapter
.
Caution
To remove and install roller blind on left side window, roof side member trim is loosened up to wardrobe and is then pulled off sufficiently to enable removal and installation of roller blind without damage.
Carefully pull off roof side member trim without damaging it.
Note
A second mechanic is required for this assembly work.
Move driver seat as far forwards as possible.
Remove
kitchenette light 1
W57
and
kitchenette light 3
W59
3
Chapter
.
Remove
kitchenette light 2
W58
4
Chapter
.
Remove vent
2
from left roof side member trim
1
.
Remove left roof side member trim
1
Chapter
.
Unscrew 2 bolts
2
for roller blind trim on B-pillar.
Remove clamping pin for expansion rivet
3
on D-pillar using 3 mm hexagon key and then remove expansion rivet.
Note
Lower B-pillar trim must be pulled off slightly to remove expansion rivet.
Unscrew bolts
2
for roller blind trim
1
on C-pillar.
Remove clamping pins for expansion rivet
3
on D-pillar using 3 mm hexagon key and then remove expansion rivets.
Release roller blind trim
1
from C-pillar using
removal wedge
3409
.
Release roller blind trim
1
from B-pillar using
removal wedge
3409
.
Note
Only pull roof side member trim off with a 2nd mechanic until roller blind can be removed easily.
Carefully remove roller blind with trim in direction of travel with the help of a 2nd mechanic.
Installing
Installation is basically carried out in the reverse sequence, when doing this note the following.
Renew bolts
2
for roller blind
1
on B-pillar and tighten them.
Renew bolts
2
for roller blind trim
1
on C-pillar, and tighten them.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Roller blind trim
3.0 Nm
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