Removing and installing sill panel mouldings — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 137

• Renewed: if necessary

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• Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

🔩 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 .
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 roof end strip
4. Remove C-pillar trim .
5. Remove side panel trim .

6. Unscrew bolt (1) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
7. Remove nut (2) (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
8. Pull sill panel trim out of fasteners in sill. [Note: Before installing, check fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]
9. Install in reverse order of removal.
10. Check that sill panel moulding is located in beading of door seal.

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