Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim, Cabriolet — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• Before installing, all securing elements must be checked for damage. Damaged parts must be replaced.Following installation, ensure that luggage compartment trim at side is correctly positioned in rear lid seal beading.

📋 Procedure

1. Removing lock carrier cover .
2. Release rear seat backrest.
3. Remove clip (arrow) of luggage compartment side trim.
4. Remove subwoofer Communication91Sound system; Removing and installing subwoofer R211.
5. If fitted, unclip luggage compartment light and disconnect wiring.

6. Remove spreader clips (1) using release tool T10236.
7. Remove spreader clips (2) using release tool T10236.
8. Pull release lever (1) and release rear backrest.
9. With release lever still pulled, press pin in spreader rivet (arrow) towards inside.
10. Lever out rear backrest release operating mechanism (2) using removal wedge3409 and remove it.
11. Remove trim.
12. Install in reverse order of removal. [Note: Before installing, all securing elements must be checked for damage. Damaged parts must be replaced.Following installation, ensure that luggage compartment trim at side is correctly positioned in rear lid seal beading.]

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