Removing and installing side trim panel, Saloon — 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.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear bench seat .
2. ⚠ The backrest of the rear seat system must not be pushed down on the centre backrest mounting! To prevent damage to covers on backrest, place a foam cushion or similar between backrest mounting and backrest. — Remove side support for luggage compartment cover .
3. Remove C-pillar trim .
4. Detach B-pillar trim
5. Fold backrest forwards.

6. Remove bolt (1).
7. Remove clip (2).
8. Pull side trim panel (3) in front area towards interior of vehicle to remove it from mountings in body.
9. Remove side trim panel (3) out of mounting in body towards front of vehicle (arrow).
10. If fitted, detach connector from treble loudspeaker and from interior monitoring deactivation switch E267. [Note: Before installing, all securing elements must be checked for damage. Damaged parts must be replaced.]
11. Insert retaining clips (1) into front side trim panel (2) and check the locking mechanism .
12. ⚠ Before installing side trim panel, ensure that the locking mechanisms of all clips are in (position 1).It is not possible to install the side panel trim without problem if clips are in (position 2). — Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

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