Removing and installing side member trim: VW Jetta VI
Step-by-step removing and installing side member trim for the VW Jetta VI: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)
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- Self-tapping screws for side member trim are corrosion-resistant. No secondary treatment is required.If the self-tapping screw is overtightened, it is essential to replace it with a "“black”" oversize self-tapping screw.
- Dimension (a) is measured inclusive of front wheel housing liner; always measure other dimensions (b) to (e) from centre of hole.Dimension (f) is measured at centre hole.
📋 Procedure
- Release locking lugs of clips (3), and pull clips out of side member trim (1) as far as stop (arrow a).
- Heat up adhesive tape (4) on top of side member trim (1) using hot air blowerV.A.G 1416.
- Carefully remove adhesive tape (4) between side member and side member trim (1) (e.g. using removal wedge3409).
- Push side member trim (1) forwards (arrows b) until it can be removed from self-tapping screws (2) (qty. 5) (arrows c).
- Follow installation instructions .
- Screw self-tapping screws (2) into previously drilled holes.
- Fit side member trim (1) with openings on rear over self-tapping screws (2) so that side member trim is in uniform contact with side member (arrows a).
- Push side member trim (1) towards rear as far as stop onto self-tapping screws (2)(arrows b).
- Press clips (3) into side member trim (1)(arrow c) until they engage.
- Remove protective film on top of side member extension (1) from adhesive strip (4), and press adhesive strip firmly onto side member. [Note: Self-tapping screws for side member trim are corrosion-resistant. No secondary treatment is required.If the self-tapping screw is overtightened, it is essential to replace it with a "“black”" oversize self-tapping screw.]
- Measure required holes for self-tapping screws using table below ().
- Use punch to centre measured points for holes and pilot-drill holes with 1.5 mm drill bit. [Note: Dimension (a) is measured inclusive of front wheel housing liner; always measure other dimensions (b) to (e) from centre of hole.Dimension (f) is measured at centre hole.]
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